Autun Historical Days
A living history gathering at the Roman theatre of Autun
2026
About Autun Historical Days
Since 2019, the Journées Historiques d'Autun have brought together hundreds of reenactors at the Roman theatre of Autun in Saône-et-Loire. The event spans a vast historical timeline, covering the Gallo-Roman era, the Viking age, the Middle Ages, the French Empires, the American Civil War and the Wild West, as well as both World Wars.
Organized by the Centre d'Histoire Vivante d'Autun in partnership with the De Taille et d'Estoc association and the City of Autun, the event invites visitors to wander freely between historical encampments. Each era is brought to life through authentic costumes, weaponry, and everyday artifacts, alongside live demonstrations including military drills, marksmanship, and period dancing.
Autun Historical Days — edition 2026
For its 2026 edition, the Roman theatre of Autun once again welcomes around 300 reenactors who bring two thousand years of history to life: Roman legionaries, Viking warriors, medieval knights, and soldiers from both Empires and the two World Wars set up their camps side by side. Free admission, over two days.
Programme Autun Historical Days 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026
- 10am-6pm — Reenactment camps open to the public, from Roman Antiquity to the 20th century · Roman theatre
- 10am-6pm — Continuous demonstrations: military deployments, firing displays, historical dances, vintage vehicles
- 10am-6pm — Artisan market, refreshments, and light snacks
Sunday, September 13, 2026
- 10am-6pm — Reenactment camps open to the public, from Roman Antiquity to the 20th century · Roman theatre
- 10am-6pm — Continuous demonstrations: military deployments, firing displays, historical dances, vintage vehicles
- 10am-6pm — Artisan market, refreshments, and light snacks
Around 300 reenactors and about thirty associations are expected. The detailed hour-by-hour program for the 2026 edition has not yet been released by the organizer.
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Practical information — Autun Historical Days
The event takes place at the Roman theatre of Autun (Saône-et-Loire). Admission is free for all, and the site is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both days.
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