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Malik Fest 2026

26.09.2026. - 27.09.2026. / Rijeka

⚔️ Malik Fest 2026 – Festival of Legends & Myths of Istria and Kvarner

📅 September 26, 2026 (3:00 pm – 9:00 pm) & September 27, 2026 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm)
📍 Trsat Castle, Rijeka

Trsat Castle transforms once again into a mystical medieval fortress! 🏰✨ Organized by the Ordo Sancti Viti living history association and the Rijeka Tourist Board, Malik Fest brings a thrilling weekend of knights, reenactors from Croatia, Italy, Hungary, and Slovenia, magical shows, workshops, and historical battles for the whole family.

📜 EVENT SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (3:00 pm – 9:00 pm)

• 3:00 pm – Festival & medieval camp opening
• 3:15 pm – Swordsmanship workshop
• 3:30 pm – Archery tournament for medieval archers
• 3:45 pm – Knight show
• 4:00 pm – Traditional medieval games (Tug of war, sack race, stone throw)
• 5:10 pm – Children's workshop: Malik's playroom
• 5:30 pm – Educational presentation: How to put on armor?
• 5:45 pm – Flag-throwing show: Flag-bearers of the Palio di Asti
• 6:00 pm – Trsat School of Magic (Terra Incognita)
• 6:30 pm – Reenactment: Battle for the Castle
• 6:45 pm – Interactive workshop: How to become a knight?
• 7:00 pm – Interactive kids' battle
• 7:15 pm – Flag-throwing show: Flag-bearers of the Palio di Asti
• 7:30 pm – Court life presentation
• 8:30 pm – Spectacular Fire Show

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm)

• 10:00 am – Opening of camps & visitors' archery range
• 10:10 am – Children's workshop: The Crimson Witch
• 10:15 am – Knight combat finals
• 10:45 am – Magic show by Andrej Škedel
• 12:00 pm – Knight show
• 1:00 pm – Final match of the knight's tournament

🎟️ Admission is free for all visitors!

Step back in time at Trsat Castle! 🛡️🏹

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