PROGRAM
Program for 2025
26.4.2025
10:00
Opening of the area and the market for spectators
11.00 – 15.15
- Combat fencing tournament
- Aurinko Félag z.s. - early medieval village
- Krohis- tournament in Knattleikr- medieval full-contact ball game
- Lucrecia Borgia - historicizing music, musical accompaniment
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
BATTLE
Act No. 1
The story of a Viking king who lives his valiant life full of twists and exciting plots across
centuries.
Act No. 2
Free clashes
The final parade of the fighters
19:00 -20:00
Mercenaries - archery tournament
21:30 – 22:30
Peregrin- unplagged concert in the pub
22:30
closure of the premises
Battle of Libušín
26. 4. 2025
The largest Czech medieval historical festival, the Battle of Libušín, was
founded in 1991 as one of the first initiatives of its kind in
Europe. In 2024 we will be organizing the 31st year of this important event,
which has grown over the years to become one of the largest of its kind
species in Europe.
Thanks to the accompanying program and the number of member countries that have joined it
will participate, we can say without exaggeration that this year will be the biggest
festival of its kind in the world in the last few years.
The location and date of the festival are not just a coincidence. The hill, under
where the Battle of Libušín takes place is dedicated to Saint George, the patron saint
knights. His feast day is April 24th. The hill of St. George near Libušín as
Moreover, it is connected with the beginnings of Czech statehood, as it is
archaeologically proven that in the 10th century AD there was
there was a Přemyslid hillfort.
And so characteristically medieval
The camp of all the performers is spread out below this hill.
The market itself is located along the historic merchant route, as
It was operated for centuries in the past.
The historical camp can be visited with the whole family during the festival.
family, to learn about the ways of medieval camping and life
in individual historical periods, see the equipment with your own eyes
warriors and the ways of dressing common people, get to know the crafts of the time
art and in the historical stalls you can also find beautiful original products
to purchase.
The festival also includes a rich accompanying program, which includes:
It is worth paying attention. Period stage and dance performances will be on display.
performances, horses in action, period crafts, evening concerts by period artists
music groups.
The accompanying program of the entire festival is also worth noting, where you can
watch an archery tournament, visit a children's corner or watch
a variety of performances by jugglers, clowns or street artists.
There will also be a performance of medieval torture including a staged execution, and you can spend the evenings with us by the fire or listening to medieval music concerts. You can also make your journey into the past deliciously pleasant in our pub, which offers a rich
selection of drinks and food.
This year's new event will be a tournament in Knattleikr, a medieval full
contact ball game.
The traditional climax of the entire festival is of course a staged medieval battle with the participation of thousands of fighters, in which we will present not only the methods of fighting and military tactics of the various periods of the Middle Ages, but also unique pyrotechnic effects, real stunt performances, as well as drama, suspense and a captivating exceptional spectacle according to a scenario inspired by real events from Czech history.
In the main battle this year, you will be able to watch the captivating legend of a Viking king who lives his brave life full of twists and turns and exciting plots across the centuries.
The Battle of Libušín festival is a return to history full of knowledge, exceptional experiences and extraordinary fun for the whole family, which you cannot miss.
I wish you an unforgettable cultural experience.
Josef F. S. Král, Libušín Fortress
