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Souvigny Medieval Fair - European Festival of Troubadours and Jesters

Souvigny — Allier (03) 02 Aug 2025 — 10 Aug 2025
Souvigny Medieval Fair - European Festival of Troubadours and Jesters
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2025

Edition 2025 — Finished

Edition 2025 — Souvigny Medieval Fair

30th edition of the Souvigny Medieval Fair and the European Festival of Troubadours and Jesters. Nine days of medieval celebration with street performances, artisans, taverns, banquets, and entertainment for all in the historic center of Souvigny.

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.

Programme

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

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

Prices

0.00€ — 36.00€

Free and open entry. Medieval banquet: 36 euros per person (reservation and costume mandatory). Costume rental: from 5 Sou-Vigny.
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