About Jerichow Monastery Knights' Festival
Jerichow Monastery Knights’ Festival 2026
The Jerichow Monastery Knights’ Festival will take place on 19 and 20 September 2026 at Jerichow Monastery in Saxony-Anhalt. With its historic architecture, the monastery provides an authentic setting for medieval knights’ festivals.
Jerichow is a small town on the River Elbe with a long cultural history. Jerichow Monastery is a significant Romantic-era building and regularly attracts those interested in culture and history. The event uses this historic site to stage jousting tournaments and medieval activities.
On Saturday, the event is open from 10 am to 9 pm, and on Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. These extended opening hours allow visitors to spend the whole day on the monastery grounds.
Admission prices are family-friendly: children under 5 get free entry, children aged 6 to 16 pay €6. Concession tickets cost €8, and adults pay €10. Family packages for two adults and up to several children under 16 cost €26.
Jerichow Monastery is located at Am Kloster 1, 39319 Jerichow. Visitors can explore the historic rooms, marvel at medieval craft techniques and take part in or watch jousting tournaments.
The event is ideal for family outings. School groups can often receive group discounts. The combination of a historic setting and a lively medieval re-enactment makes the Knights’ Festival an educational and entertaining experience.
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