Medieval Fantasy Spectacle (MPS) Bückeburg – Weekend 2
Second medieval market weekend of the MPS in Bückeburg – with Subway to Sally and Versengold on the main stage, last MPS season 2026
About MPS Bückeburg WE 2
Second Weekend in the Palace Park
The Bückeburg MPS reaches its climax with the second weekend. After the first weekend set the stage, the musical focus shifts to the second weekend: Subway to Sally, one of the defining bands of medieval rock since the early 1990s, returns to Bückeburg. Versengold, which has mobilized its own fanbase with its mix of German folk, medieval, and punk, is also on board. Both bands are among the weekend's crowd-pullers.
Market World and Living History Camp
The market world unfolds across over 200 stalls, presenting crafts, costumes, jewelry, blades, leather goods, and culinary delights. In the living history camp, blacksmiths, archers, spinners, and cooks embody their roles; visitors can explore the camp and talk to the participants. In between, jesters, acrobats, fire-eaters, and storytellers perform, accompanying the market activities.
Last MPS Season
According to the organizers, 2026 is the last season of the MPS in this form. For the Bückeburg market community and the regular visitors who attend the Spectaculum every year, this news is an occasion for remembrance and farewell. The second Bückeburg weekend with Subway to Sally and Versengold could thus become a special moment of this farewell season.
Set in Bückeburg
The MPS benefits from its unique location in the palace park of Bückeburg Castle. The historic backdrop, the extensive green spaces, and the infrastructural connections make Bückeburg an ideal venue. In conjunction with the first weekend and the immediately following Craft Beer Festival, a dense festival spectacle unfolds around the Bückeburg city center and the castle grounds during the summer weeks.
MPS Bückeburg WE 2 — edition 2026
The second weekend concludes the Bückeburg MPS season. Subway to Sally and Versengold attract an audience that travels specifically for the concerts. The mix of market activities, living history camps, jester performances, and major live acts defines the special character of this weekend.
The organizers, Vehi Mercatus, expect tens of thousands of visitors; in Bückeburg, distances are short, and the infrastructure is adapted to the large event.
Programme MPS Bückeburg WE 2 2026
Musical Highlights
- Subway to Sally: Medieval rock pioneers from Potsdam, a defining band of the scene since the 1990s
- Versengold: Pirate folk and medieval pop from Bremen
Program Focus
- Market Activities: Over 200 stalls with crafts, costumes, jewelry, blades, mead, and food
- Knight Tournaments: Several performances daily with lances and swords
- Living History Camp: Walkable camp with craftspeople, fighters, and cooks
- Falconry Demonstrations, Jester Performances, Fire Show
- Several Music Stages with medieval rock, folk, hurdy-gurdy music
The exact 2026 program, including performance times for Subway to Sally and Versengold and the schedule for other stages, will be published by the organizer Vehi Mercatus on spectaculum.de. Tickets are available in advance.
Highlights MPS Bückeburg WE 2 2026
- Subway to Sally and Versengold live
- Last MPS season 2026
- Over 200 market stalls in the palace park
- Knight tournaments and fire show
- Bückeburg as the only MPS location with two weekends
- Open Saturday until midnight
Prices MPS Bückeburg WE 2 2026
Practical information — MPS Bückeburg WE 2
Date 2026
- Saturday, August 1st, 2026 and Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
Location
- Schlosspark Bückeburg
- Postal Code 31675 Bückeburg
Organizer
- Mittelaltermarkt Veranstaltungs GmbH (Vehi Mercatus)
- Website: spectaculum.de
Music 2026
- Subway to Sally
- Versengold
Important Note
- Season 2026 is the last MPS season according to the organizers
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