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International Medieval Festival

July 2026

2026

July 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Zakynthos

What it is

International Medieval Festival explained

Venetian-era music, sword shows and street theatre in Solomos Square and the Bochali castle hill, recalling four centuries of Serenissima rule over the Ionians.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Zakynthos tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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The twenty questions people put to an AI assistant before a first visit, answered here in full — logistics, itinerary, food, etiquette and the details guidebooks skip.

International Medieval Festival, explained

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What is International Medieval Festival?

Venetian-era music, sword shows and street theatre in Solomos Square and the Bochali castle hill, recalling four centuries of Serenissima rule over the Ionians. It's a historic event held in Zakynthos.

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When is International Medieval Festival in 2026?

International Medieval Festival runs July 2026 in Zakynthos. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

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Is International Medieval Festival free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, International Medieval Festival is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

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Where should I stay for International Medieval Festival?

Book a room in Zakynthos itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Zakynthos also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

Prices & times

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Checked · 30 July 2026