Bishop’s Market – Tickets
This year’s Bishop’s Market is part of Skive’s 700th anniversary as a market town, and the celebrations will be reflected throughout the event. Expect even more activities, more entertainment and an even richer medieval atmosphere, with traditional crafts, market stalls, performers, live e
Tickets for Bishop’s Market & the World Championship in Medieval Combat 2026
Monday 20 July – Sunday 26 July
Week Pass
A week pass valid for the entire event can be purchased via Place2Book.
Online prices:
- Adults: DKK 350
- Youth (6–17 years): DKK 200
- Children (0–5 years): Free admission when accompanied by a paying adult
A week pass is the best value if you plan to visit the market for more than two days. It is valid throughout week 30 and gives you complete flexibility to visit as often as you like, on the days that suit you best – whether on consecutive days or spread across the week.
Please note: Your ticket must be scanned at the Welcome Centre upon arrival each day.
Day Tickets
Tickets for individual days are also available.
Online prices per day:
- Adults: DKK 170
- Youth (6–17 years): DKK 95
- Children (0–5 years): Free admission when accompanied by a paying adult
Grandstand Tickets
Would you like a front-row view of all the action in the tournament arena? Then reserve a grandstand seat and enjoy the battles from the best vantage point.
Availability is limited.
Each day there are:
- 650 seats available from 10:00–15:00
- 650 seats available from 15:00–20:00
Sunday:
- 650 seats from 10:00–14:00
- 650 seats from 14:00–18:00
Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and remain available while capacity lasts.
Please note that a dedicated wheelchair viewing area is located next to the grandstand and is free of charge for wheelchair users and one accompanying guest.
Important Information
Please note that a small booking fee applies to online ticket purchases. Even with the fee, buying tickets online is cheaper than purchasing them at the gate.
Buying online also allows you to skip the ticket queue and head straight into the event.
Even if you purchase your tickets online, they must still be scanned at the Welcome Centre upon arrival.
Ticket Prices at the Gate
To help reduce queues at the entrance, we encourage guests to purchase tickets online. Online tickets can be purchased before or during the event, even on your way to the market.
Day Ticket:
- Adults: DKK 190
- Youth (6–17 years): DKK 110
- Children (0–5 years): Free admission when accompanied by a paying adult
Week Pass:
- Adults: DKK 370
- Youth (6–17 years): DKK 220
- Children (0–5 years): Free admission when accompanied by a paying adult
Guided Tours
The programme is packed with events, experiences and creative activities throughout the week, offering something for every member of the family.
Bishop’s Market & World Championship in Medieval Combat
Daily Programme
There is something happening every day. You can choose a weekly ticket – the best option if you plan to visit on several days – or purchase tickets for the specific day or days that suit you and your family.
Enjoy your visit!
Step back into the Middle Ages as Spøttrup Castle opens its gates for Bishop’s Market – this year taking place throughout week 30! Enjoy a week filled with living history, medieval atmosphere and unforgettable experiences for visitors of all ages. In 2026, the market will be bigger and more spectacular than ever before.
Step back into the Middle Ages as Spøttrup Castle opens its gates for Bishop’s Market – this year taking place throughout week 30! Enjoy a week filled with living history, medieval atmosphere and unforgettable experiences for visitors of all ages. In 2026, the market will be bigger and more spectacular than ever before.
Step back into the Middle Ages as Spøttrup Castle opens its gates for Bishop’s Market – this year taking place throughout week 30! Enjoy a week filled with living history, medieval atmosphere and unforgettable experiences for visitors of all ages. In 2026, the market will be bigger and more spectacular than ever before.
One of the absolute highlights of the week takes over Spøttrup Castle from Thursday to Sunday in week 30: the World Championship in Medieval Combat. More than 1,000 battle-ready fighters from 28 countries gather here for intense full-armour battles, where victory depends not only on strength, but also on skill, endurance and determination.
One of the absolute highlights of the week takes over Spøttrup Castle from Thursday to Sunday in week 30: the World Championship in Medieval Combat. More than 1,000 battle-ready fighters from 28 countries gather here for intense full-armour battles, where victory depends not only on strength, but also on skill, endurance and determination.
One of the absolute highlights of the week takes over Spøttrup Castle from Thursday to Sunday in week 30: the World Championship in Medieval Combat. More than 1,000 battle-ready fighters from 28 countries gather here for intense full-armour battles, where victory depends not only on strength, but also on skill, endurance and determination.
One of the absolute highlights of the week takes over Spøttrup Castle from Thursday to Sunday in week 30: the World Championship in Medieval Combat. More than 1,000 battle-ready fighters from 28 countries gather here for intense full-armour battles, where victory depends not only on strength, but also on skill, endurance and determination.
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