Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum (MPS) Rastede 2026
Europe's largest medieval festival in the palace park — May 14th to 17th, 2026
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Four Days of the Middle Ages in the Palace Park
The MPS — Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum is Germany's most important medieval festival series. The Rastede stop, with its historic Schlosspark (palace park), is one of the tour's most beautiful venues — a classic park and palace complex serving as a natural backdrop for market activities, camp life, and stage concerts.
2026 Edition — Ascension Day in the Palace Park
The 2026 edition runs from Thursday, May 14th (Ascension Day), to Sunday, May 17th, 2026. Opening hours: Thursday 11 AM–12 AM, Friday 1 PM–12 AM, Saturday 11 AM–12 AM, Sunday 11 AM–7 PM. At 120 market stalls, artisans, leatherworkers, blacksmiths, potters, toy makers, and medieval cooks will present their wares. 56 encampments with historically costumed participants will bring the Middle Ages to life.
2026 Lineup — Top Bands of the Medieval Scene
The main stage features top acts from the German-speaking medieval and pagan rock scene:
- Thursday: Versengold, Storm Seeker, The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats
- Friday: Saltatio Mortis, dArtagnan, Mr. Hurley & Die Pulveraffen
- Saturday: Subway To Sally, Feuerschwanz
- Sunday: Day program with market bards and show acts
Rastede — Palace Park with History
The Rastede palace park is one of Lower Saxony's most beautiful park landscapes and hosts not only the MPS every year but also the International Music Days, the Oldenburg State Tournament, and the Ellernfest. For the MPS, the spacious park offers optimal conditions for stage construction, the market mile, and encampments.
MPS Rastede — edition 2026
Key Dates
- Date: May 14th–17th, 2026
- Location: Rastede Palace Park
- Opening Hours: Thu 11 AM–12 AM, Fri 1 PM–12 AM, Sat 11 AM–12 AM, Sun 11 AM–7 PM
- Market Stalls: 120
- Encampments: 56
Programme MPS Rastede 2026
2026 Program — Main Stage
- Thursday, May 14th: Versengold, Storm Seeker, The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats
- Friday, May 15th: Saltatio Mortis, dArtagnan, Mr. Hurley & Die Pulveraffen
- Saturday, May 16th: Subway To Sally, Feuerschwanz
- Sunday, May 17th: Market bards, show acts, and day program
Market and Encampments
- 120 market stalls with handicrafts, leather goods, jewelry, toys, and historical reenactments
- 56 historically costumed encampments with demonstrations
- Medieval cuisine and mead taverns
- Juggler program, falconry displays, fire shows
- Children's area with archery and interactive stations
Highlights MPS Rastede 2026
Prices MPS Rastede 2026
Practical information — MPS Rastede
Getting There
Schlosspark Rastede, centrally located in the town. Via the A 29 (Rastede exit). Train connection at Rastede station. Park-and-ride facilities are designated during the festival.
Admission
Day tickets, weekend tickets, and family offers — current prices on spectaculum.de. Discount for visitors in elaborate historical costumes.
Tip
Thursday (public holiday) and Saturday are the busiest days. Those who want to see stage concerts should come in the late afternoon; midday is for browsing the market.
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