JULY 11 TO 14, 2024
Tomar's Festival of the Knights Templar, a not-to-be-missed event that is fast approaching, celebrates the spirit of this order that has profoundly marked the city's history and development.
The 2024 edition, to be held in the Mouchão park, promises total immersion in this unique legacy. The festivities, scheduled from July 11 to 14, will take over the streets of Serpa Pinto, Magalhães, Infantaria 15 and Praça da República, where merchants and craftsmen will have the opportunity to display their stalls.
Tomar's Templar Festival is just around the corner
More than just a celebration, the event aims to bring the era back to life through historical re-enactments, guided tours, seminars and much more. The initiative aims to immerse participants in the history, legends, secrets and myths surrounding the Order, the richest and most powerful medieval institution of its time.
The city of Tomar, with its rich history intimately linked to this order, sees these emblematic figures as more than just symbols; they embody its very genesis. The festival offers a unique opportunity to discover or rediscover Tomar's fascinating past, and to celebrate the legacy left by the Order of the Knights Templar.
The medieval atmosphere will take hold in the Mouchão Park, where taverns run by local associations will offer visitors an authentic experience. The delights of regional cuisine, as well as typical products and materials, will be available in specially-designed catering and sales areas.
By taking part in this festival, you'll plunge into the heart of this era, discovering the mysteries surrounding this illustrious institution. Between street animation and exhibitions, every corner of the city will resonate with echoes of the past, transporting visitors on a captivating temporal adventure.
Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in the spirit of the Knights Templar in Tomar. The Festival is much more than an event, it's an invitation to explore the past and celebrate the rich history of this emblematic city.
For Tomar, the Knights Templar are more than a symbol, they represent the genesis of the company.
The program
Thursday, July 7
- 9:30 a.m., Convent of Christ - Seminary
- 6:00 pm, Praça da República - Official opening of the festivities
- 8:00 pm, Seven Mountains Wood - Dinner
- 23h00, Açude dos Frades - Dragon fire
Friday, July 8
- 10:00 - Children's parade
- 8:00 pm, Convent of Christ - Royal dinner
- 22h45 - Reconstruction of the siege of the castle in 1190
Saturday, July 9th
- 10h00 e 13h00 - Cultural tours
- 10:00 pm - Parade of Nights
Sunday, July 10
- 9:00 am, Bois des Sept Monts - Route des Châteaux Tournament (Historical bow and crossbow)
- 10h00 e 13h00 - Cultural tours
The craft fair and Tasquinhas will be held:
- 7th, 6:00 pm to midnight
- on the 8th, from 6:00 pm to 1:00 am
- on the 9th, from 12:00 to 1:00
- on the 10th, from 12:00 to 19:00
Praça dos Ofício to Praça da República
(days 7 and 8 - 6 p.m. to midnight | day 9 - 3 p.m. to midnight | day 10 - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
Price list
Seat leisure: general - 2 euros / up to 12 years - free admission
Popular dinner: 17 euros / 3 to 9 years - 12 euros
Royal dinner: 35 euros / 3 to 9 years - 25 euros
Cultural visits: €3.
Tickets are on sale directly from Tomar Tourist Office,
