The next Medieval Days in the Old Town of Tallinn will take place on July 6-9 AD 2023
For four days, the Town Hall Square and the surroundings of St. Nicholas Church will become a flourishing Hanseatic city. The heart of the Medieval Days is the Medieval Market on the Town Hall Square, where cheerful concerts, performances, and medieval entertainment are offered to the townspeople on all four days.
MEDIEVAL MARKET, Town Hall Square
The heart of the Middle Ages is the Town Hall Square. Here is the main stage where the performances take place. In addition to the timeless program, demonstrations of medieval clothing can be seen on stage, and the best of the fair are honored here, and many great events begin here. There will also be a large medieval-style masters’ fair on the Town Hall Square, workshops will be open and those interested can get involved and watch the masters do. Traditionally, the masters of Labora are present. Labora combines the experiences and skills of the masters of Tallinn Paper and Tallinn Calligraphy School. And how to decorate the fabric differently, you can see the fabric printing in the workshops. And, of course, there is the Town Hall Pharmacy, which celebrates its dignified 600th anniversary this year.
Come with us to the Middle Ages!
MEDIEVAL VILLAGE, on the Niguliste Hill
The area around St. Nicholas church will become into a Medieval Village for 4 days during the Medieval days in 2023. Local craftsmen, journeymen and apprentices as well as masters from countries far away will show their skills to the citizens and trade with wide assortment of medieval arts and crafts.
The masters of the strolling medieval workshops twist ropes, smelt the iron, spin the yarn and weave fabrics and create different handcrafted items.
Master Eremiit is present to show us what you can create from wood. Carpenter Peter will demonstrate how to carve a spoon and with apprentice Martin you can make wooden animals.
Medieval archers guided by famous Katarina will help us to straighten our eye and hit the target.
Handicraft club Raudrohi teaches us the art of embroidery and you can try your skills in twisting ropes and making a traditional doll with the help of real artisans.
Wood-cut medieval printing presses can be used to print scarves as well as other decorative items.
Lonkava Hundi Koda is present with carpenters, fighters as well as wise and noble ladies, who can give us additional information about the Medieval ages.
Hunters from countries far away are bringing magnificent fur skins, genuine leather and bone products. The noble Aija will share us the secrets of dying with plants.
Silver jewelry will be exhibited by Runa Rotas goldsmiths from faraway countries.
You can also visit Medieval Hairdresser to braid your hair and make flower wreathes.
Knife masters will recommend you their best sharp creations.
Children can study in a small school of Knights. Noble Christian and Eliisabet will guide different games of skills and you can take part in medieval dances as well.
Lord and artist Michael will also visit us and tell about the art of painting.
Noble Katharina will help us to put together a bag of perfumes, which will help against all diseases and you will learn which plants are good for what. Many herbal plants and seeds will be for sale as well.
The Medieval Village will live its merry and busy life!
Come and join us, plenty of activities and fun for everyone!
REVAL TOURNAMENT, on the Niguliste Hill
On Saturday, sword fighters will determine the greatest. The organizer is Nordbug, an association of historical fighting.
Thursday, 6 July
10:00 – 18:00 Medieval Market at Town Hall Square and Medieval Village at Niguliste Hill
Stage programm at Town Hall Square :
12:00 Announcments from Herold
13:00 Olde Hansa house folk
14:00 Activities and games to citizens
14:30
15:00
15:30 Medieval customary clothing by Katarina
16:00 Orient Accident Trio
17:30 Opening Parade starting from Viru gates in the beginning of Viru Street.
Historical and city tours: coming soon
Friday, 7 July
10:00 – 18:00 Medieval Market at Town Hall Square and Medieval Village at Niguliste Hill
Stage programm at Town Hall Square:
12:00 Announcments from Herold and aaward ceremony of the best craftsmen.
12:30 Activities and games to citizens
13:00 Medieval dances by “Saltatriculi”
14:00 Medieval fairy tales and music by Polina Tšerkassova
15:00 Tabulatura, Hungary
16:00 Medieval dances by “Saltatriculi”
16:30 Medieval customary clothing by Katarina
17:00 Tabulatura, Hungary
Historical and city tours: coming soon
Saturday, 8 July
10:00 – 18:00 Medieval Market at Town Hall Square and Medieval Village at Niguliste Hill
Stage programm at Town Hall Square:
12:00 Announcments from Herold
12:10 Tabulatura, Hungary
13:00 Medieval dances by “Soldans”, Finland
13:30 Strolling musicians Johanna and Robert
14:00 Tabulatura, Hungary
14:45 Activities and games to citizens
15:00 Strolling musicians Johanna and Robert
16:00 Dance, music and fire show
Historical and city tours: coming soon
In the Old Town:
12:00 – 16:00 Reval Cup beside the St. Nicholas Church
Spectacular performances from Knights, historical dances and craftsmen.
Sunday, 10 July
10:00 – 18:00 Medieval Market at Town Hall Square and Medieval Village at Niguliste Hill
Stage programm at Town Hall Square:
12:00 Strolling Theatre Tricktrek show “Kuthi”
12:30 Historical dances by “Fioretto”
13:00 Circus performers from “Folie”
13:30 Kaari Uus playes the nyckelharpa
14:00 Strolling Theatre Tricktrek show “Kuthi”
14:30 Kaari Uus playes the nyckelharpa
15:00 Historical dances by “Fioretto”
16:00 Circus performers from “Folie”
Historical and city tours: coming soon
The organizer maintains the right to alter the program.
The main organizer is the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union
Co-organizer of the cultural program is the Hopneri Maja and MTÜ Ajad ja Tavad
