Name: Plattenburgspektakel – Medieval Spectacle 2026
Start: 2026-06-20T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-21T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Burg Plattenburg

Plattenburgspektakel

About Plattenburgspektakel

On June 20 and 21, 2026, Plattenburg Castle in Prignitz will be transformed into a medieval setting. Knights, jesters, musicians, and craftspeople will gather on three stages and over 70 market stalls for a grand spectacle around Northern Germany's largest moated castle. FABULA, the Tanzwut-Theatrum Diaboli with puppets, the horseman Mandshur Tengri with his ride through flames, and the steppe horse tournaments are the highlights. Tickets from €3.90 – an affordable family outing with great visual appeal.

Dates 20 Jun — 21 Jun 2026

Venue Plattenburg (12070)

Prices Since 3.90€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Plattenburgspektakel — edition 2026

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Two days of medieval life at Plattenburg Castle, Northern Germany's largest moated castle. Three stages, over 70 market stalls, knight fights, and horse tournaments. Highlights include the Tanzwut-Theatrum Diaboli, the horseman Mandshur Tengri with his ride through flames, and music by FABULA and Sack and Pacc.

The Plattenburgspektakel 2026 promises another packed program around the castle in Prignitz. Three stages, a medieval market with over 70 stalls, plus shows, tournaments, and the activities of jesters, giant figures, and mythical creatures across the festival grounds.

Program highlights: Puppet show with live music (Tanzwut-Theatrum Diaboli), medieval music (FABULA, Sack and Pacc), and the spectacular equestrian games of Mandshur Tengri.

Highlights Plattenburgspektakel 2026

Northern Germany's largest moated castle, Mandshur Tengri with Ride Through Flames, FABULA, Theatrum Diaboli with puppets.

Programme Plattenburgspektakel 2026

Stages

Castle Courtyard – central main stage within the castle walls
By the Ruins and in Front of the Castle – shows, tournaments
In the Elbenwald – light effects, fairy tale figures

Performers

FABULA – finest medieval music
Tanzwut-Theatrum Diaboli – puppet show with live music
Mandshur Tengri – horse show, 'The Ride Through Flames'
Lupus the Jester – juggling and comedy
Theater Federgeist – theatrical performances
Chibraxa – witch comedy and storytelling
Duo Sack and Pacc – percussion and bagpipes

Market

Over 70 stalls: blacksmiths, glassblowers, basket weavers, leather workshops, bow makers, food stalls with wild boar, stick bread, mead.

Prices Plattenburgspektakel 2026

Tickets from €3.90. Combined ticket for both days. Children under 6 free.

Practical information

Practical information — Plattenburgspektakel

Getting There

Take the RE2 or RE6 train to Bad Wilsnack, then a bus or taxi (10 km). By car, take the A24 (exit Karstädt) or A14 (exit Wittenberge). Parking is available directly at the festival grounds.

Tickets

From €3.90, combined ticket for 2 days. Adults and children at different rates. Children under 6 years free.

Tip

Come in medieval costume – many visitors do, and it greatly enhances the atmosphere.

Spectacle at the Moated Castle

Plattenburg Castle in the Prignitz district, in the far northwest of Brandenburg, is considered the largest preserved moated castle in Northern Germany. Its history dates back to the 12th century, and its moated location has protected it from destruction for centuries. For one weekend in June, this setting becomes the stage for one of Brandenburg's most impressive medieval festivals: the Plattenburgspektakel.

Three Stages, Three Worlds

The festival grounds are divided into three areas. The castle courtyard with its brick Gothic walls forms the central stage. The area by the ruins and in front of the castle utilizes the medieval atmosphere of the historic ruins. In the Elbenwald behind the castle, light effects and fairy tale figures enchant visitors. Strange giant figures and mythical creatures wander across the grounds – a hallmark of the spectacle.

Music, Theatre, Knight Fights

The 2026 program includes medieval music with FABULA, the puppet show Tanzwut-Theatrum Diaboli with live musical accompaniment, the Mongolian-inspired equestrian games of Mandshur Tengri with the famous 'Ride Through Flames', the jester Lupus, Theater Federgeist, the witch comedy of Chibraxa, and the percussion duo Sack and Pacc with bagpipes and drums.

Market and Crafts

Over 70 market stalls line the festival grounds: blacksmiths, glassblowers, basket weavers, leather workshops, bow makers. Food stalls serve wild boar, stick bread, mead, and honey wine. The stalls are deliberately committed to the medieval style – plastic and modern logos are taboo.

Prignitz – the Quiet Brandenburg

Prignitz is one of the most rural regions of the state of Brandenburg, sparsely populated, characterized by brick Gothic architecture and river landscapes. The Plattenburgspektakel is one of the highlights of the tourism season in the district and attracts visitors from Northern Germany, Berlin, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Those who visit once often return – the combination of an authentic castle, an ambitious program, and a tranquil landscape has become well-known.