International Roman Festival

International Roman Festival

02/08/2026 - 15/08/2026

International Roman Festival

Ave, the Romans are coming!

From Sunday 2 August to Saturday 15 August, the International Roman Festival will take place at Museumpark Archeon in Alphen aan den Rijn for the 27th time!

Roman legionaries set up their camp, accompanied by craftsmen, women, and children. Visit the Roman encampment, watch demonstrations, and enjoy the many other activities. Join the drills and admire the ceremony in the Roman Temple.

Dutch living history groups portray Roman and indigenous life from approximately 50 to 150 AD through re-enactment. Not only soldiers demonstrate Roman military life, but also civilians—men and women—showing daily activities such as leatherworking, making clothing, cooking, creating mosaics, and giving massages. In addition to the well-known Roman legionaries, the military unit also includes auxilia: auxiliary troops originating from our region as well as from many other parts of the Roman Empire.

A surcharge applies for the International Roman Festival: €2.00 for adults and €1.00 for children.

Evening opening

On Saturday 9 August, Museumpark Archeon will be open extra late! Enjoy the International Roman Festival into the evening (until 9:00 PM) and experience a spectacular additional gladiator show in the Arena.

Become a Roman!

Experience for yourself what it is like to be a Roman. Get trained and become a true legionary by joining the drills of the Roman legion. Enjoy a Roman massage in the impressive bathhouse, or make an authentic Roman fibula to take home with you!

Every day, everyone gathers in the Arena for the biggest gladiator show ever! A spectacular performance in which gladiators fight for their freedom. Take a seat and cheer for your heroes!

Strange fellows, those Romans!

Every day, the Romans give an extensive demonstration in the Arena, showing various defense and combat techniques. Children take part in drills with the Roman legion, and of course both young and old can try on Roman helmets or dress in Roman clothing for a unique photo opportunity.

Reserve your visit here.
The program is still being made

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