Mohács 500 Memorial Weekend
On 29 August 1526, the Battle of Mohács changed the course of Hungarian history. Five hundred years later, on 29–30 August 2026, Sátorhely comes alive again with the sights and sounds of 16th-century Europe – historical re-enactors, a large-scale battle re-enactment, and two days of family-friendly activities. Entry is free.
The Historical Adventure Field offers all-day activities for children on both days – archery, craft workshops, and hands-on history for kids aged 6–12.
Please note: this is NOT the Mohács National Memorial Site. Most visitors
navigate to the Memorial Site commonly known as the „Mohács battlefield” – the Mohács 500
memorial weekend, however, takes place at a separate, independent location, Sátorhely. Please
check your route before setting off; see the exact route below under Getting There, or on the
site map.
GPS: 45.942081, 18.616544 ·
Get directions →
Battle Day
All day on the Historical Adventure Field · 09:00–17:00
- Pony rides ★
- Lady-in-waiting and knight training (Kanizsai Dorottya Museum) ★
- Mohács 500 Wargame – historical tabletop battle game, playable by visitors
- Jakováli Hassan Mosque, activities by the Janus Pannonius Museum and the Kanizsai Dorottya Museum ★
- Adventure Game at the JPM education tent: „Explore with us the Christian and Ottoman camps! – Discover the secrets of 1526” – starts with an adventure booklet, 10:00–17:00 ★
- Did You Know? – sit down at the museum educators' table: design your own military camp, hand-copy a period letter, and discover interesting facts about the Battle of Mohács, 10:00–17:00 ★
- Weapon and costume displays, weapon trial: feel the weight of a helmet, chainmail, a lance
- Archery trial course ★
- Little Lancers – children's marching drill with wooden lances ★
- Dress-up and photo point with period costumes ★
All day at the Event Tent and entrance
- Children's activity and drawing corner in the tent ★
- Warm food, coffee and cold drinks at the catering area next to the tent · Historical market by the entrance
08:30Camp openingBattlefield▾
10:00HEMA fencing tournaments ☆Adventure Field▾
10:00Mounted competitions ☆Battlefield▾
10:00Opening concert: Magyar TekerőzenekarEvent Tent▾
11:20Prelude to the Battle of MohácsEvent Tent▾
12:00Lunch breakBattlefield▾
12:00Carmina Danubiana – concert with projectionEvent Tent▾
13:00Re-enactors assemble and march to the Memorial Site ☆Battlefield▾
14:00Crawl and Climb – chain tales and tongue twisters ★Event Tent▾
14:00In the Warriors' Footsteps – guided tour of the re-enactor camps (JPM) ★Re-enactor Camps▾
15:00The Armies of MohácsEvent Tent▾
15:00In the Warriors' Footsteps – guided tour of the re-enactor camps (JPM) ★Re-enactor Camps▾
15:30Troops parade in from the state commemoration ☆Battlefield▾
16:00Csajághy György: Tárogató MusicEvent Tent▾
16:00Battle formation explained ☆Adventure Field▾
16:00In the Warriors' Footsteps – guided tour of the re-enactor camps (JPM) ★Re-enactor Camps▾
17:00THE BATTLE ☆Battlefield▾
18:00Clamavi Early Music Ensemble and the Fraternity of St. LadislausEvent Tent▾
19:30Event closingBattlefield▾
In the Battle's Footsteps
All day on the Historical Adventure Field · 09:30–15:00
- Historical tent
- Battlefield research / archaeology tent
- Lady-in-waiting and knight training (Kanizsai Dorottya Museum) ★
- Metal-detecting course ★
- Finds table: hands-on replicas – what a spur can tell you
- Jakováli Hassan Mosque, activities by the Janus Pannonius Museum and the Kanizsai Dorottya Museum ★
- Adventure Game at the JPM education tent: „Explore with us the Christian and Ottoman camps! – Discover the secrets of 1526” – starts with an adventure booklet, 10:00–13:00 ★
- Weapon and costume displays
- Pony rides ★
All day at the Event Tent and entrance
- Children's activity and drawing corner in the tent ★
- Warm food, coffee and cold drinks at the catering area next to the tent · Historical market by the entrance
09:00Camp opening – troops parade in from the Majs battlefield ☆Battlefield▾
09:30Soft-weapon fencing tournament ☆Adventure Field▾
09:30Tiszta Forrás Trió – opening concertEvent Tent▾
10:30In the Warriors' Footsteps – guided tour of the re-enactor camps (JPM) ★Re-enactor Camps▾
10:45Falconry and small-animal show ★Adventure Field▾
11:15Mercenary infantry display with pikes and heavy-cavalry display with lance-breaking ☆Battlefield▾
12:00Clamavi Early Music Ensemble and the Fraternity of St. Ladislaus – concertEvent Tent▾
13:00Dr. Gábor Bertók: Researching the Mohács battlefieldEvent Tent▾
13:00In the Warriors' Footsteps – guided tour of the re-enactor camps (JPM) ★Re-enactor Camps▾
13:45Camp closing with re-enactor salute ☆Battlefield▾
14:00Chance to talk with battle researchersAdventure Field▾
15:00Event closingEvent Tent▾
Getting there & parking
GPS coordinate: 45.942081, 18.616544 – get directions on Google Maps →
Entry route: [COMING SOON: description of the entry route]
Parking on site is free, for approx. 1,200 cars, on a grass area – about a 300 m walk to the arena. The road to the car park is lit until closing time on Saturday.
You can also find the exact parking area and entrance on the site map.
Entry & opening hours
Saturday 9:00–19:30 · Sunday 9:00–15:00. Entry is free on both days, no registration required.
The permitted simultaneous capacity is 4,000 people; if full, admission continues only in proportion to those leaving.
Arrive by 14:00 at the latest for the battle re-enactment. There is both seating and standing room on the viewing area, available on a first-come basis.
There is no battle re-enactment on Sunday; the day is dedicated to battlefield research.
The organisers reserve the right to change the programme and schedule.
Safety information
We ask everyone to watch for posted signs and follow the instructions of the event staff.
- The battle re-enactment is loud: cannon and musket fire are part of it – worth bearing in mind if you're bringing small children. Crossing the cordon is prohibited.
- For fire-safety reasons, smoking is PROHIBITED anywhere on the event grounds. Smoking is only allowed at designated, marked smoking areas – these are closed during the battle re-enactment.
- The venue is an open, dry grass field, where even a single discarded cigarette butt can start a fire. Open flames and lighting fires are prohibited anywhere on the grounds.
- Drone use without permission is prohibited. Photo and video recordings are made at the event, which the organisers may use for communication purposes.
- Persons who do not follow the rules, or whose behaviour or condition is inappropriate, may be removed from the event by security.
- On-site information: [COMING SOON: phone number], information point at the main entrance.
What to bring – and what not to
Bring with you:
- A hat or cap, sunscreen – the terrain is an open grass field with little shade
- Plenty of water, ideally in your own bottle
- Closed, comfortable shoes
- Layered clothing for the evening hours
- Cash
A passing shower is possible – worth preparing for this too.
What not to bring:
- Dogs or other pets (guide and assistance dogs excepted)
- Glass items
- Pyrotechnic devices
- Drones
Food & drink
Hot food, coffee and soft drinks are available both days. Beer and spritzers are also available; no spirits.
Payment: [COMING SOON: card and/or cash payment – to be confirmed by the organisers].
Restrooms, water, first aid, lost-children point
- Restrooms and drinking water points at several locations, marked on the site map
- First-aid point: [COMING SOON: exact location of the first-aid point] – an ambulance unit is on site
- Lost-children meeting point: [COMING SOON: exact location]
Accessibility
Flat grassy terrain, without paved paths or roads. Visitors using a wheelchair or with limited mobility may enter the event grounds only with an accompanying person. The terrain is passable with a stroller, but with some difficulty.
In case of bad weather
The terrain is an open grass field, a passing shower is possible – worth preparing for this. [COMING SOON: what happens in case of a bigger storm – whether any programme item is cancelled or postponed]. Up-to-date news is posted on mohacs1526.com and the Mohács 500 Facebook event.
Other information
- The organisers reserve the right to change the programme and schedule.
- Up-to-date information: on the Mohács 500 Facebook event.
Historical tabletop wargaming, where the Battle of Mohács is re-created with hand-painted miniature figures at 28 mm scale – at least 1,000 painted figures on a scale, historically accurate battlefield model. Visitors can try their hand at playing it themselves at the Historical Adventure Field.
Please note: this is a tabletop miniatures game, not the same as the large-scale live battle re-enactment performed by re-enactors on the Battlefield.
GPS: 45.942081, 18.616544 · Get directions →
