Vikingfest 2026: Mead and Mischief!

Greetings kinfolk of the Middle West!

Vikingfest returns in 2026 for a two night, one day, epic festival from Friday evening 11.13 til Saturday 11.14!

Join us or an epic festival of mead, metal, melee, music and mischief!

Peeved by the events of last years festival, Floki Liesmith returns amidst Sven's name day with his jotunar and monsterkin allies on a campaign to overthrow Jarl Alga of Hedeby village! Will you stand with the Jarl and the Wolf, Dragon, Bear, and Raven Clans or embrace this new dark and mischievous force?

Friday evening will be LOKI'S NIGHT an adults only night of Mischief and Mayhem, from six til midnight, featuring ICE HOWL, MAD MAUDLYN, MARILYNSDOTTIR, DJ LAUFEYJARSON, and more!

Saturday will be an all ages festival from 11 AM til 11 PM, although the parent discretion is advised for evening entertainment, which will include MAGGIE MOON, PICTUS, and TORDENKOR!

Additionally, for those interested in an elevated experience should opt for the VIV (Very Important Viking) options - including the HUSCARL or VALKYRIE CLUB experiences, and be placed under the direct care of the illustrious Rikaviður!

HUSCARL tickets include admission for both days, a feast, an engraved cup, early access, a cup of mead, access to the private bar / Jarls lounge, special entertainment during the feast, and free access to all “Skalds and Shields” VIP parties throughout the year.

VALKYRIE CLUB tickets include everything in the Huscarl ticket, plus access to the Valkyrie Club lounge with private service, a Friday steak and lobster feast, a Vikingfest wooden shield, special VIP seating at concerts, a bottle of mead, and private entertainment from the Valkyrie experience.

There will be a variety of amazing componets announced about the festival, but fear not, for the majority of your favorite elements are returning this year - including our entering the realm of dice and danger with DM Aiden Doss, and finding Freya's match at Speed Dating!

This year, we are offering Viking Weddings and Elopements inside the Hedeby Village longhouse! If you are interested in sharing your big day with the kinfolk of Vikingfest email your inquiry to weddings@viking-fest.com. If you are interested in joining our cast, or performing at our festival, email info@viking-fest.com

Finally, we are officially excepting sponsors! If you are interested in getting your brand in front of the vast empire of Vikings across the Middle West and beyond, email us at sponsors@viking-fest.com to learn more!