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Stredoveký deň
Medieval day
Event by: Cech Terra de Selinan, Mestská kultúra Žilina
Location: Námestie Andreja Hlinku, Námestie Andreja Hlinku 815, Žilina
Discussions and lectures, Sports
About event
⚔️ XVIII. edition of the Medieval Day in Žilina
The center of Žilina will once again be transported to the atmosphere of ancient times on July 24. Námestie A. Hlinka and Sad SNP will come to life with a historical camp, crafts, fencing scenes, puppeteers, falconers, period music, a children's zone and an evening torchlight procession.
Come and enjoy a day full of history, experiences and a medieval atmosphere right in the center of the city.
⚠️ Notice: On the given day in the area of Námestie Andrej Hlinka there will be from 5 p.m. to At 7 p.m., increased noise in the form of explosions and shootings, which are part of the historical program. The participation of sensitive people and people who have a problem with the concept of noisy fights is not recommended.
📅 July 24, 2026
🕛 12:00 – 22:00
📍 Námestie A. Hlinku and Sad SNP, Žilina
PROGRAM:
Main program
12:00 – Opening of the event, camp and crafts – M. Kasprzyk
13:00 – Kaukliarsky workshop
14:00 – Horus falconers
15:00 – Ceremonial procession and address of the mayor
16:00 – PURGE – fencing scene
17:00 – JANISARS – training of the Turks
18:00 – Battle of Žilina
19:00 – Historical archery
20:00 – Medieval concert
21:00 – Fire show
21:30 – Torchlight procession
Accompaniment program
13:30 – Invitation to the camp – show of crafts
13:30 – SLAMBURG – conquest of the straw castle
14:30 – Court of Wonders
14:30 – Catch the thief!
15:30 – SLAMBURG – Conquest of the straw castle
16:30 – Court of Miracles – theater
17:30 – Sharp weapons – demonstration of efficiency
18:30 – The Good Lord
19:30 – Knights' tournament for children
All day – By the Path – in the children's zone
Lectures
15:30 – HEMA – historical fencing / not only as a sport
16:30 – The story of the knight in the modern age
17:30 – Clothing throughout the Middle Ages – tour
18:30 – Secrets of scriptoria – medieval calligraphy and painting
19:30 – Shoemaking in the Middle Ages – history footwear
You can also look forward to the performers: Cech Terra de Selinan, Hector, Strigôň, Vres, Cassanova and Vir Fortis.
🎟️ Program subject to change.
The center of Žilina will once again be transported to the atmosphere of ancient times on July 24. Námestie A. Hlinka and Sad SNP will come to life with a historical camp, crafts, fencing scenes, puppeteers, falconers, period music, a children's zone and an evening torchlight procession.
Come and enjoy a day full of history, experiences and a medieval atmosphere right in the center of the city.
⚠️ Notice: On the given day in the area of Námestie Andrej Hlinka there will be from 5 p.m. to At 7 p.m., increased noise in the form of explosions and shootings, which are part of the historical program. The participation of sensitive people and people who have a problem with the concept of noisy fights is not recommended.
📅 July 24, 2026
🕛 12:00 – 22:00
📍 Námestie A. Hlinku and Sad SNP, Žilina
PROGRAM:
Main program
12:00 – Opening of the event, camp and crafts – M. Kasprzyk
13:00 – Kaukliarsky workshop
14:00 – Horus falconers
15:00 – Ceremonial procession and address of the mayor
16:00 – PURGE – fencing scene
17:00 – JANISARS – training of the Turks
18:00 – Battle of Žilina
19:00 – Historical archery
20:00 – Medieval concert
21:00 – Fire show
21:30 – Torchlight procession
Accompaniment program
13:30 – Invitation to the camp – show of crafts
13:30 – SLAMBURG – conquest of the straw castle
14:30 – Court of Wonders
14:30 – Catch the thief!
15:30 – SLAMBURG – Conquest of the straw castle
16:30 – Court of Miracles – theater
17:30 – Sharp weapons – demonstration of efficiency
18:30 – The Good Lord
19:30 – Knights' tournament for children
All day – By the Path – in the children's zone
Lectures
15:30 – HEMA – historical fencing / not only as a sport
16:30 – The story of the knight in the modern age
17:30 – Clothing throughout the Middle Ages – tour
18:30 – Secrets of scriptoria – medieval calligraphy and painting
19:30 – Shoemaking in the Middle Ages – history footwear
You can also look forward to the performers: Cech Terra de Selinan, Hector, Strigôň, Vres, Cassanova and Vir Fortis.
🎟️ Program subject to change.