Provins Medieval Fairs 2026, this weekend’s program

Provins' Medieval Festival makes its grand return in Seine-et-Marne on June 13–14, 2026 for its 41st edition, with a medieval ball, a concert, and a grand costumed parade through the UNESCO-listed town.

The Provins Medieval Festival invites us to meet in Seine-et-Marne (77) on June 13 and 14, 2026 for its 41st edition. After an exceptional 2025 that celebrated the event’s 40th anniversary, the medieval town of Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage site since December 2001, once again turns into a true open-air theater. For two days, we’re whisked back to the atmosphere of the famous Champagne fairs that made the town famous in the 12th and 13th centuries, for the duration of the largest medieval festival in France.

Just a little over an hour from Paris, the medieval town of Provins opens its cobbled lanes to a crowd of troubadours, street performers and crowd-pleasers who make both kids and adults come alive. You’ll meet passionate artisans, merchants and medieval enthusiasts, in a backdrop that takes your breath away.

As we wander along, we enjoy medieval dances and music, the spectacular games and jousting, and the colorful street performances. Families can try hands-on period activities like palet or quilles, sure to delight budding young knights.

We can also watch the work of artisans, who numbered about 320 at the last edition. Leather, precious fabrics, armour and musical instruments carry us through the crafts of old. The storytellers, for their part, spark our imagination by sharing the beliefs and superstitions of the Middle Ages, peopled with dragons and mythical creatures.

What can visitors expect from the 2026 Provins Medieval Fair?

This 41ᵉ édition unveils a robust program, featuring more than forty companies spread across the city. On the street‑arts front, festival-goers can wander to the musical parades of Pescaluna, Aouta, Les Monts Rieurs, and Algard, as they fill the narrow lanes with bagpipes and percussion. Comedy fans won't want to miss Les Aboyeurs and their juggling, the Compagnie du Traknart and its grouchy traffic‑wardens, or the Lanceurs de Drapeaux of the Palio d'Asti, an Italian tradition dating back 800 years.

Several encampments recreate the daily life of the Middle Ages along the Fossés des Remparts and the Place des Forges. Visitors can explore a Viking camp with combat demonstrations (Hus Nordr Einherjar), the crafts of the Couloirs du Temps Champenois (weaving, calligraphy, tin smelting), and the mercenaries of the Compagnons pour Taillebourg, featuring a forge and coin minting.

Children are especially spoiled with a real pirate ship moored near the ramparts, oversized games at the Lyon Games, Médiémômes’ treasure hunt, the protohistoric animal farm of the Dovahkiin Company, as well as introductory painting workshops with The Great Painters and wood-turning sessions.

Here are the highlights you won't want to miss during these two days:

Saturday, June 13: gates open at 9 a.m. and the official opening at 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 13: medieval ball presented by the Danseries des Lys in Place du Châtel at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 13: medieval music concert evening starting at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 13: fire show "Arcanes" by the Zoolians company in the lycée courtyard at 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 14: gates open at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 14: grand costume parade at 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 14: festival closes at 6 p.m.

The most anticipated moment, without a doubt, is this grand Sunday parade, bringing together nearly 700 participants in medieval costume along a 1.5 km route. A spectacular finale that beautifully wraps up the weekend. Heads up: some tours and performances are extra and not included in the entry ticket, such as the equestrian show La Légende des Chevaliers in the moat of the ramparts or Les Aigles des Remparts, a birds-of-prey ballet at the Théâtre des Remparts (€14 for adults, €10 for children for each). The full program can be found and downloaded on the official Medievales site (animations not exhaustive, schedules subject to change).

What are the prices for the Provins Medieval Festival 2026?

To make the most of this magnificent medieval adventure, it's best to book online on the official Médiévales site : expect €12 per day or €16 for the two days in advance. On-site, prices rise to €13 per day and €18 for the full weekend. Good news for families: entry is free for children under 12, as well as for people with disabilities and their accompanying person (on-site).

Here's a handy tip: if you come completely in costume, from head to toe, the price drops to €9 per day or €12 for two days (onsite only). Fantastical outfits are also welcome—after all, what would the Middle Ages be without its legends? A note: the festival’s cash registers only accept cash and bank cards, no checks or ANCV vouchers.

How to get to the Provins Medieval Festival by car or by train?

The medieval citadel of Provins sits in Seine-et-Marne, about an hour from Paris. By car, take the A4 (Paris–Metz) with exit No. 13 Serris-Provins, then the D231, or the A5 (Paris–Troyes) with exit No. 16 Châtillon-la-Borde, then the D619. Good news: parking is free in the many car parks around the town, and free shuttles run every 20 minutes between the parking areas and the festivities.

By train, it’s just as straightforward from Paris Gare de l’Est on the P line toward Provins. The town accepts 5-zone passes, so you can use a Navigo pass or a single-journey ticket. Timetables and fares are available at Transilien. A handy extra: small tourist trains run continuously from the SNCF station to the festival entrance from 10:00 to 19:00 (€2 per trip, free for children under 5).

The full program for this 2026 edition is now online, though additional activities may still be added. To catch all the latest updates, stay tuned to the event's Facebook and Instagram pages. You can already book your tickets online and start planning your costume to immerse yourself in the medieval experience at the heart of Provins.

These Provins Medieval Days 2026 are for all families, history buffs, and curious visitors seeking a time-travel escape in the Île-de-France region. If you enjoy this kind of gathering, also check out the Medieval Festivals 2026 and the Castles of the Middle Ages in Île-de-France or our guide to the 9 Medieval Villages Near Paris to Discover. See you on June 13–14, 2026 in this stunning Seine-et-Marne town.

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