2026 Arizona Renaissance Festival

When is the upcoming Arizona Renaissance Festival?

The annual Arizona Renaissance Festival returns in 2026 and celebrates its 38th season of tomfoolery, feasting, tricks and thrills!

The 2026 Arizona Renaissance Festival dates are Saturdays, Sundays and Presidents’ Day opening on Saturdays and Sundays & President's Day from January 31 through March 29, 2026.

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2026 Festival Highlights

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The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long adventure. You never know what you will find on or off the stage!

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is the largest and longest-running Renaissance festival in the country. It is a unique medieval-themed event that features over 16th century artisans, performers, and food vendors. Visitors to the festival can enjoy a variety of activities, including watching jousting tournaments, seeing live music and comedy shows, and shopping for unique handcrafted items.

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a family-friendly event with something for everyone to enjoy. Children will love the rides, games, and shows, while adults will appreciate the shopping, food, and entertainment.

This unique outdoor event combines entertainment and wares reminiscent of what may have been found in a 16th Century European village market celebrating the arrival of the King and Queen to their shire. Walk through our gates to be transported back in time.



Mingle with over 2,000 costumed characters, eat a giant roasted turkey leg; take part in games of chance and skill; cheer on your favorite knight; Shop in over 200 artisan shops and select an inimitable gift for that special someone; there is so much to see and do.

Eat Drink and be Merry is the order of the day at the Village of Fairhaven.

Feast like Royalty at the Exclusive Pleasure Feast! There is so much to see and do. A 10 ticket minimum purchase is all that’s required and YOU, the group organizer will receive FREE Admission. Visit our Group Tickets page on our website to BOOK YOUR GROUP NOW. We can also work with you to put together a custom tour package. Let us know what needs, interests you have. Don’t miss the action and adventure at the Royal Faire – The More in your GROUP the Merrier the FUN at the Faire!

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