The Castle of Las Guardas travels back in time to transform its historic streets and its iconic Plaza de España into an authentic 13th-century village. Following its postponement this spring, the 7th Medieval Festival returns from September 18 to 20, 2026, with a program rich in history, a period market, and live performances.
The mountain town hosts a medieval market brimming with local crafts, traditional cuisine, and live workshops. Throughout the weekend, educational activities on ancient trades take center stage, with a special focus on artisanal honey production.
Program and major highlights
The schedule is designed for audiences of all ages, ensuring nonstop action from morning until midnight:
Friday, September 18
- 5:30 p.m. – Opening of the Medieval Market.
- 6:00 p.m. – Opening Parade and grand procession through the historic district.
- 7:00 p.m. – Children’s workshop: making pendants and potions.
- 7:30 p.m. – Educational falconry demonstration and flight exhibition (Plaza de la Fuente).
- 8:00 p.m. – Flower crown workshop.
- 8:00 p.m. – Parade of Giants.
- 8:00 p.m. – Parade featuring itinerant medieval music.
- 10:00 p.m. – Music by Treefolk and Nazaret.
- 10:30 p.m. – Arabic music and belly dance performance.
- 11:00 PM – Medieval magic show by Pablo Guillén.
Saturday, September 19
- 11:00 a.m. – Market opens and visitors are welcomed.
- 11:00 a.m. – Children’s workshop: Decorate your own little horse.
- 12:00 p.m. – Parade and comedy show “Los Leprosos.”
- 12:30 p.m. – Educational falconry demonstration (Plaza de la Fuente).
- 1:30 p.m. – “Los Leprosos” traveling street theater.
- 2:00 p.m. – Comedy show: Los Bufones.
- 3:00 p.m. – Parade: “The Grotesque Friars.”
- 4:30 p.m. – Educational falconry demonstration (Plaza de la Fuente).
- 5:00 p.m. – Music by Treefolk and Nazaret.
- 5:00 p.m. – Workshop on decorating witches’ and wizards’ brooms.
- 5:30 p.m. – Puppet show.
- 6:00 p.m. – Soldiers on horseback.
- 6:30 p.m. – Magic with Pablo Guillén.
- 7:00 p.m. – Live Arabic music and belly dancing.
- 8:00 p.m. – Historical reenactment and parade: Soldiers on Horseback.
- 8:15 p.m. – Los del Bosque.
- 8:30 p.m. – Treefolk and Nazaret.
- 9:30 p.m. – Siniestros Espantapájaros.
- 9:45 p.m. – Treefolk and Nazaret.
- 10:00 p.m. – Large-scale show: *The Beast and His Tamer*.
- 10:30 p.m. – Evening belly dance show.
- 11:00 p.m. – The day concludes with the fireworks and fire show *La niña de fuego*.
Sunday, September 20
- 11:00 a.m. – Opening of the Medieval Market, traditional games stations, and a magic wand decoration workshop.
- 12:00 p.m. – Musical parade and children’s puppet show.
- 12:30 p.m. – Educational falconry demonstration (Plaza de la Fuente) and the “Portes de vikingos” acrobatic show.
- 1:00 p.m. – Treefolk and Nazaret are back with their music, along with a “Kingdom” bracelet-making workshop.
- 1:30 p.m. – Court Dances.
- 2:00 p.m. – Puppet show.
- 2:30 p.m. – The Knight and the Squire.
- 3:00 p.m. – Live music.
- 3:30 p.m. – The Grotesque Friars.
- 4:00 p.m. – Rhythm, drums, and bagpipes.
- 4:30 p.m. – The Jesters bid farewell.
- 5:00 p.m. – Official closing ceremony of the 7th Medieval Festival at Castillo de las Guardas.
How to get there from Seville
The town is located about 50 kilometers northwest of Seville, at the foothills of Seville’s Sierra Morena.
- By car (recommended route): Leave Seville via the A-66 highway (Ruta de la Plata) toward Mérida. Take exit 782 onto the N-433 highway (toward Portugal/Aracena). After about 15 minutes on the N-433, follow the signs for the A-476, which will take you directly to the town center. The trip takes about 45–50 minutes.
- By bus, the Damas company provides service from the Plaza de Armas Bus Station to El Castillo de las Guardas; however, a private vehicle is recommended to enjoy the evening events.
