Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum (MPS) Speyer
World's largest medieval festival with jousting tournament, medieval market stalls, large music stage, and pyrotechnics – last year in its current format
2026
About MPS Speyer
MPS Speyer — edition 2026
The 2026 edition is a special historical occasion: it is the last time the MPS Speyer will take place in its familiar form. Thousands of medieval enthusiasts from all over Germany are expected – many in self-made costumes – to immerse themselves in another era for two days. The combination of spectacle (jousting tournament, pyrotechnics), market atmosphere (hundreds of stalls), and music (medieval rock bands) makes the MPS unique.
Highlights MPS Speyer 2026
Programme MPS Speyer 2026
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 11:00 AM: Opening of the festival grounds in the Unterer Domgarten and on the Rheinstadionwiesen. Start of market stalls and entertainment program.
Saturday Afternoon: First jousting tournament with lance duels and sword fights. Music stage program with various bands. Market stalls with arts and crafts, medieval clothing, and specialties in full swing.
Saturday Evening: Main concert evening on the large music stage with medieval rock bands. Fire shows and pyrotechnics. Medieval campfire atmosphere.
Saturday, 12:00 AM: Festival closes.
Sunday, August 23, 2026, 11:00 AM: Reopening. Family day with a second jousting tournament in the afternoon, children's entertainment program, further band performances, and market stalls.
Sunday, 7:00 PM: End of the last MPS Speyer in its current format.
Prices MPS Speyer 2026
Practical information — MPS Speyer
Date 2026: Saturday, August 22nd and Sunday, August 23rd, 2026.
Opening Hours: Sat 11 AM–12 AM, Sun 11 AM–7 PM.
Location: Unterer Domgarten and Rheinstadionwiesen, 67346 Speyer.
Admission: Sat ages 7–14 €35, ages 15+ €70; Sun ages 7–14 €12, ages 15+ €25.
Organizer: Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum (Agentur Spectaculum).
Important: Last year in its current format – new concept from 2027 onwards.
Getting There: Speyer is located on the Rhine, approx. 25 km southwest of Mannheim. By car via the A 61 and B 9. By train: Speyer Hauptbahnhof.
Parking: designated parking areas around the Domgarten, Park & Walk recommended.
Tip: Saturday remains the more spectacular day with the evening program and pyrotechnics.
The Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum (MPS) Speyer is one of the world's largest medieval festivals and one of the most spectacular events of the southern German event season. The MPS tour stops at several locations each year – in Speyer, the Spectaculum traditionally takes place at the end of August.
Last Year in Its Current Format
The 2026 edition is a special historical edition: It is the last year in its current format. A new concept is planned from 2027 onwards, which will transform the festival into a changed form. Thus, 2026 is the last opportunity to experience the MPS in its familiar guise.
Location: Unterer Domgarten and Rheinstadionwiesen
The event area includes the Unteren Domgarten – directly in the shadow of the UNESCO World Heritage Imperial Cathedral – and the adjacent Rheinstadionwiesen. This setting is unique: one of the largest Romanesque churches in the world forms the backdrop for a medieval festival that brings the Romanesque and Gothic eras to life. It couldn't be more atmospheric.
Program Highlights
- Jousting Tournament: The heart of every MPS edition. Professional knights in historically accurate armor engage in jousting, sword fights, and equestrian games. Spectacular staging with pyrotechnics and musical accompaniment.
- Hundreds of Medieval Market Stalls: Arts and crafts, medieval clothing, jewelry, weapon replicas, leather goods, incense, and much more.
- Large Music Stage: Medieval rock, folk rock, minstrel music, and medieval classics. Well-known bands like In Extremo, Subway to Sally, or Schandmaul regularly perform at the MPS.
- Pyrotechnics: Fire shows and pyrotechnic displays characterize the evening program.
- Medieval Culinary Delights: Campfire specialties, mead, beer, wine, and hearty dishes from wood-fired ovens.
Opening Hours and Admission
- Saturday, August 22, 2026: 11 AM to 12 AM.
- Sunday, August 23, 2026: 11 AM to 7 PM.
Admission prices:
- Saturday: ages 7–14 €35, ages 15+ €70.
- Sunday: ages 7–14 €12, ages 15+ €25.
The significantly higher Saturday prices are due to the spectacular evening program with concerts and fire shows.
Costumed Visitors Welcome
Those who come in medieval or fantasy attire are especially appreciated. Many regular visitors to the MPS invest in their own historical costumes and let the festival transport them to another time.
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