Montblanc Revives Medieval Jousting for 39th Medieval Week

The historic festival returns from April 17th to 26th with giant chess and traditional performances.

Generic image of a medieval square decorated for a historical festival.
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Generic image of a medieval square decorated for a historical festival.

The town of Montblanc in the Conca de Barberà region will host its 39th Medieval Week from April 17 to 26, featuring the return of traditional horse jousting.

This year's edition was officially presented in Vic, highlighting the recovery of historical activities like giant chess matches. The festival, recognized as a National Tourist Interest event, will feature the Saint George's Legend performance with over 250 actors and the Dracum Nocte night show.
The event also includes the Colloquia Draconis lecture series, organized with the Rovira i Virgili University, and will conclude on April 26 with the reenactment of the 1414 Catalan Courts.