After the “Hospitaleros on the Camino de Santiago” event in Leça do Balio, Greater Porto is getting ready to travel back in time once again. This time, at the 15th Rio Tinto Medieval Fair, in the municipality of Gondomar, from September 16 to 20.
Held at Quinta das Freiras, in the parish of Rio Tinto, just a few minutes’ drive from Porto, the 15th annual local Medieval Fair promises plenty of fun for kids and adults alike. This year’s theme takes visitors back to the time of the founding of the Couto de Rio Tinto. Let’s find out more?
What to expect from the Medieval Fair?
For five days, the program offers plenty of activities for all visitors in an immersive atmosphere where everyone is dressed in period costume, with the following attractions standing out:
- Tournaments featuring warriors and knights
- Shows
- Traveling entertainment
- Medieval Market
- Mystics
- Children’s Activities
- Artisans and much more
Other useful information
Daily tickets for the 15th Rio Tinto Medieval Fair cost €2, and children up to nine years old get in free. The general admission wristband costs €4 and grants access to the entire event.
Advance tickets can be purchased at the Rio Tinto Parish Council until September 16, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. It’s also worth noting that admission to the first day of the historical reenactment is completely free.
📍Where: Quinta das Freiras, Rio Tinto
📆When: September16–20 , 2026
🚗How to get there: OrangeMetro Line, get off at the Rio Tinto station; to drive from Porto to Quinta das Freiras in Rio Tinto, take the A20 highway for a distance of approximately 8.9 km, which takes about 17 minutes.
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