The magnificent “Ora et labora” (Pray and work) performance is set in the year 1466, when the central nave of Turku Cathedral was raised by order of Bishop Konrad Bitz. The major renovation of the cathedral involved all social classes, and this is also reflected in the market play. The play features over 60 actors,…
A brand-new Sahti Quad will appear this year in the inner courtyard of the House of Hjelt! Visitors will be offered products from the Olu Bryki Rauma brewery, ranging from sahti (Finnish historical beer) to beers. The Sahti Quad will be open on every event day. Come and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the courtyard…
Restaurant Via Tribunali will once again feature the programme of Medieval Turku this year! At restaurant Via Tribunali, located near Porthan’s Park, a wonderful programme will be presented this year. On Thursday daytime, Margaretha Ante Porcos will appear on the Via Tribunali terrace. On Friday, in addition to the daytime programme, the terrace will host…
This year, a brand-new Historical reenactment camp will be featured at Medieval Turku A medieval encampment created by living history reenactors will rise in the courtyard of the Cathedral School (Katedralskolan), where visitors can immerse themselves in an authentic medieval atmosphere. The Historical reenactment camp will be open throughout all event days, from opening to…
Medieval Turku is almost here! There is only a week left until the event. Medieval Turku starts up again in just a moment on the 25th of June. Get ready for the Old Great Square to be flush with a medieval atmosphere for four whole days! During the event days, visitors can enjoy the vendors’…
Can you already hear medieval music playing from the Old Great Square? Well, it can only mean that there are just two weeks left until Medieval Turku is here once again! You can enjoy the medieval atmosphere at the Old Great Square and its vicinity during 25.6.-28.6.2026. The square shall burst with wonderful performances such…
Medieval Turku is approaching with haste. There are only three weeks left until the event! Medieval Turku takes over the Old Great Square and surrounding areas once again at the end of the last week of June, 25.6.-28.6.2026. Visitors can enjoy tasty foods and the vast supply of the vendors’ stalls, as well as wonderful…
Welcome to follow the open dress rehearsals of the market play “Ora et labora” in Medieval Turku on Saturday 13 June at 12-14 at the Old Great Square. The play will be performed in its entirety at the Medieval Turku event in the Old Great Square block on 25.-28. June 2026. The event is part…