Updated: 18 October 2026
The "Sighisoara Medieval" festival is the town's best-known event: for one weekend at the end of July, the citadel returns to the Middle Ages, with knights, craftspeople, music and shows. In 2025 it took place from 25 to 27 July, at its 30th edition, and entry was free.
What happens at the festival
The citadel's streets fill with knights' camps, craft workshops, medieval music and shows. Food cooked over fire, as in the Middle Ages, completes the atmosphere — see our guide to traditional food.
The setting is perfect: a real medieval town, on the UNESCO list, where the festival feels at home rather than staged.
When it takes place and how to prepare
The festival is usually held on the last weekend of July. The exact dates of the current year's edition are announced by the organisers, so check them before planning your visit.
Being the busiest weekend of the summer, accommodation fills up months in advance. If you want to catch the festival, book early.
Your base for the festival: Casa Roșca
On festival days, a quiet guesthouse a short walk from the citadel makes all the difference: you're close to the spectacle, but retreat in the evening into quiet. Casa Roșca is exactly that refuge.
Book as early as possible on Booking for the festival weekend.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Sighisoara Medieval Festival?
Usually on the last weekend of July. In 2025 it took place from 25 to 27 July, at its 30th edition.
What can you see at the Medieval Festival?
Knights' camps, craft workshops, medieval music and shows, plus food cooked over fire, all in the UNESCO citadel.
How quickly does accommodation fill up for the festival?
Very quickly — it's the busiest weekend of the summer, so booking many months ahead is recommended.
Want to stay right here, by the citadel? Casa Roșca Boutique is at Strada Zaharia Boiu 48, in Sighișoara, about a 15-minute walk from the medieval citadel. Check availability and rates on Booking.com, call +40 720 449 795 or message us on WhatsApp.