Souvigny Medieval Fair - European Festival of Troubadours and Jesters

30th Edition: Three Decades of Medieval Celebration

The 30th edition of the Souvigny Medieval Fair took place from August 2nd to 10th, 2025, celebrating three decades of this event that has become a must-see in the festive landscape of Allier and Auvergne. For nine days, the village of Souvigny regained its medieval colors with a rich and varied program.

From 2 PM to midnight, the streets came alive with troubadours, jugglers, fire-eaters, tightrope walkers, and actors. The craftspeople's stalls showcased period skills: blacksmithing, pottery, leatherwork, and woodwork. The fire shows on the priory esplanade, the grand medieval ball, and the banquets in the Saint-Marc church marked the highlights of this anniversary edition.

2025 Edition Program

• Continuous shows from 2 PM to midnight: medieval music, street theater, juggling, acrobatics, fire shows
• Craftspeople's stalls: blacksmithing, pottery, woodturning, tanning, medieval cooking
• Taverns: cauldron menus and period drinks
• Medieval banquets: in the old Saint-Marc church (by reservation, 36 euros)
• Grand medieval ball
• Fire shows on the priory esplanade
• Organ concerts and guided tours of the priory
• Entertainment and games for children and adults
• Medieval costume rental

Highlights of the 2025 Edition

• 30th anniversary edition of the fair
• Nine days of celebration from August 2nd to 10th
• Around 40,000 visitors expected
• Fire shows on the priory esplanade
• Grand medieval ball
• Banquets in the Saint-Marc church