SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Below you will find Saturday’s event program both at the Old Great Square and in other locations around Turku (at the Rohan Stables, Turku Castle and Turku Cathedral).
If you wish to see the full event program, click here.
You can explore the event area in more detail by clicking here.
The program is subject to updates and changes.
Medieval Turku at the Old Great Square
The Old Great Square
Market Square
Market stalls open from 12 PM to 6 PM
The Old Great Square
14.15 Ora et labora, scene 8 
14.30 Ora et labora, scene 10
The Old Great Square: The Old Town Hall’s Stage
12.30 Ora et labora, scene 1
13.30 Ora et labora, scene 5
13.45 Ora et labora, scene 6
14.20 Ora et labora, scene 9
15.30 Ora et labora, scene 14
15.45 Morus Musica 
16.45 Ora et labora, scene 19 *
17.15 Ora et labora, scene 20
The Old Great Square: The Well
12.45 Ora et labora, scene 2
13.00 Ora et labora, scene 3
14.45 Ora et labora, scene 11
16.15 Ora et labora, scene 17
The Work Display Area
Stalls open 12.00-18.00
Brinkkala Courtyard
Brinkkala Courtyard’s Stage: Yard of Widowed Burgher Lady Birgitta
15.00 Ora et labora, scene 12
15.45 Ora et labora, scene 15
16.30 Margaretha Ante Porcos
Sahti Quad
The Three Queens’ Tavern
13.00 Morus Musica
14.00 Ora et labora, scene 7
16.00 Ora et labora, scene 16
18.00-22.00 SahtiFolk
Historical reenactment camp
12.00-18.00 Historical reenactment camp
12.30 WarusSeppäin Kilta: fencing performance 
13.15 Ora et labora, scene 4
13.30-14.30 Scribes Workshop
15.15 Ora et labora, scene 13
15.30 WarusSeppäin Kilta: fencing performance
16.30 Ora et labora, scene 18
Art House Turku Courtyard
12.00-17.00 Workshop: Draw with Charcoal
12.45 Unikankare: dance performance
15.00 Unikankare: dance performance
16.00 Meren Sisaret
Via Tribunali’s Terrace
14.00 Margaretha Ante Porcos
Children’s Play Area
12.00-18.00 Face painting (subject to fee) 
13.00-16.00 Adventure Quest for children
12.30 Hero School
14.30 Hero School
= Theater = Music
= Dance
= Circus = Performance
= Scientific/Lecture = For Children
*The scene contains fake blood and shows the use of physical force
Medieval Turku elsewhere in the City
Rohan Stables
3 PM & 5.30 PM Horse Tournament Performance Warrior Queen
Tickets €16 / children under 12 € 11. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the Rohan Stables’ website or at the gate before the performance
Accessibility: The area is mostly cobblestone, but it is possible to navigate the area in a wheelchair.
A limited number of wheelchair spaces are available; they are located in the spectator area next to the tournament gate, allowing for unobstructed viewing of the performances. An assistant may attend the event free of charge.
The program includes horses, battle reenactments, cannon fire, and smoke effects, which means there will be loud noises and smoke at times during the event.
Turku Cathedral
12:00–18:00 Parish information stand open at the Old Great Square
12:00–17:00 Joint event of Turku Cathedral and Turku Castle in Brahe Park (break at 15:00–16:00)
Turku Cathedral and Turku Castle are seeking new brave knights to join their ranks, and the people of the castle will arrive at the Cathedral to examine new knight candidates for the Order of the Lily of the Beata Maria. The trial includes reading and writing skills, courtly manners, martial skills, and a riding demonstration. After completing the trial, the knight candidates swear the knight’s oath and are dubbed knights. Candidates can also try on knightly gear and castle court attire, as well as to endure a punishment of shame in the stocks. Knight candidates of all ages are welcome – join the trial!
Accessibility: The grass surface may be soft and slightly uneven in places. If necessary, we can adapt the routine to suit the participant. The activities are relatively simple and quick to perform.
18:00 Vespers at the Holy Ghost Chapel
The Holy Ghost Chapel is located on the ground floor of the Casagrande House, Linnankatu 3. Access via the shopping arcade.
Accessibility: The chapel is accessible by elevator. There is a threshold at the entrance to the chapel, and two steps a little further inside, but the back of the chapel is barrier-free.
No guided tours on Saturday