Performers at Hollola Medieval Event 2026 (in alphabetical order)
Circ2M
The storytelling circus adventures of Kollo Paukapää and Vitkuliina Karvavarvas have entertained visitors at Hollola Medieval Market since 2016.
Frälse j Österlandom ry
https://fraelse.yhdistysavain.fi/
A historical reenactment association specializing in bringing to life the Finnish nobility (the rälssi) of the 14th–15th centuries and their households. During the weekend, members participate in battle demonstrations and, as a major project, present medieval bathing culture in the bathhouse at their living history camp.
Harmaasudet ry
https://harmaasudet.fi/
Harmaasudet is a historical reenactment and live-action role-playing association. At their living history camp, they present medieval camp life in a broad and immersive way. Members participate in battle demonstrations and the theatrical Tavern Fight performance, as well as Friday’s Parrot Archery Competition.
Härkätien Leikarit
https://www.facebook.com/harkatienleikarit/
Härkätien Leikarit perform medieval and Renaissance melodies, featuring music from different parts of Europe. Their instruments include the lute, harp, hurdy-gurdy, octave mandolin, Renaissance guitar, recorders, and percussion instruments.
Iloinen joutsen ry
https://www.iloinenjoutsen.org/
A historical reenactment group specializing in the everyday life of Finnish craftsmen living in the Swedish Eastern Lands (Ruotsin Itämaa) during the late 14th century.
At their camp, visitors can experience and observe various medieval crafts and daily activities. There is plenty to see, from cooking to woodworking. During the event, Iloinen Joutsen will also present a medieval fashion show. Check the program schedule for times.
Keskiaikayhtye Kirkonrotat
https://kirkonrotat.fi/
Their repertoire includes Kalevala-inspired songs and folk arrangements of pieces from the medieval song collection Piae Cantiones.
Their music features historic instruments such as the hurdy-gurdy, Åhtävä harp, lyre, kantele, jouhikko, recorders, drums, bells, and jaw harps. Three of the ensemble’s four musicians will perform in Hollola, guaranteeing an energetic and dance-friendly atmosphere.
Paksun Katariinan Tykkisisarkunta
https://tykkisisarkunta.fi/
Paksun Katariinan Tykkisisarkunta is a historical reenactment association based in the Helsinki metropolitan area. They recreate an early 15th-century artillery unit, portraying women with false moustaches.
The association has two late medieval-style black powder cannons: Paksu Katariina and Pitkä Barbara.
Members and their cannons participate in the Saturday and Sunday battle demonstrations. At other times, they can be found at the Harmaasudet living history camp.
Pony Riding
Guided pony rides for the youngest members of the family.
Schedule:
- Friday 15:00–17:00
- Saturday 11:00–13:00 and 15:00–17:00
- Sunday 11:00–13:00 and 15:00–16:00
Päijät-Häme Medieval Combat ry
https://www.facebook.com/PaijatHameMedievalCombat/
Päijät-Häme Medieval Combat ry comes to Hollola to present local buhurt club activities and organize soft sword fighting in the children’s area. Visitors are welcome to come and learn more!
Rohan tallit
Rohan Tallit will arrive with horses to demonstrate the skills of medieval war riders.
With the Hollola Medieval Market admission ticket, visitors can experience the Pas d’Armes horse tournaments every day from Friday to Sunday.
The performance introduces different disciplines of historical riding, skills at arms, their origins, lance combat, and the process of putting on armor.
Warusseppäinkilta ry
https://www.warussepat.fi/
Warusseppäinkilta is a historical reenactment association whose main themes are the garrison of Turku Castle and the craftsmen and townspeople of medieval Turku.
Their main historical focus is the period 1380–1420. They aim to create an authentic impression of what life would have been like for an ordinary soldier or craftsperson in medieval Finland.
Warusseppäinkilta presents medieval military fashion, and its members participate in battle demonstrations during the event.
