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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Historic festival · Rhodes
Medieval Rose Festival
Late May 2026
2026
Late May 2026
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Rhodes
What it is
Medieval Rose Festival explained
The walled city returns to the age of the Knights of St John: jousting in the moat, medieval markets in the Street of the Knights, fire-eaters and period music in the Palace courtyard.
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 Rhodes tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Medieval Rose Festival, explained
What is Medieval Rose Festival?
The walled city returns to the age of the Knights of St John: jousting in the moat, medieval markets in the Street of the Knights, fire-eaters and period music in the Palace courtyard. It's a historic event held in Rhodes.
When is Medieval Rose Festival in 2026?
Medieval Rose Festival runs Late May 2026 in Rhodes. 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.
Is Medieval Rose Festival free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Medieval Rose Festival is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Medieval Rose Festival?
Book a room in Rhodes 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 Rhodes also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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