Jels Vikingespil in English

About Jels Vikingespil

Burning romance, fencing battles and colorful scenes performed by hundreds of volunteers creates a unique experience at Jels Vikingespil (viking theater) every summer. The trees and the lake forms a very special stage for the theater, which have taken place since 1977. The theaters are based on Nordic mythology presented with modern effects.

All actors and stage technicians are amateurs spending their spare time on practicing the theater of the year. The staff of professionals among others include Rasmus Ask as director and Miriam Raagaard as fencing teacher.

Buy your tickets online or at the box office at the theater from 2 hours before the performance.

Before the theater you can enjoy a special Viking buffet in the incredible longhouse, Valhal. You can reserve tickets to the buffet online along with tickets for the theater. It’s possible to order buffet until 10.00 a.m on the day of your visit.

Performance Dates in 2026

  • Friday 3 July at 8.00 p.m
  • Saturday 4 July at 8.00 p.m
  • Sunday 5 July at 4.00 p.m (afternoon performance)
  • Monday 6 July at 8.00 p.m
  • Tuesday 7 July at 8.00 p.m
  • Wednesday 8 July at 8.00 p.m
  • Thursday 9 July at 8.00 p.m
  • Friday 10 July at 8.00 p.m
  • Saturday 11 July at 8.00 p.m
  • Sunday 12 July – No performance
  • Monday 13 July at 9.00 p.m (late night show)
  • Tuesday 14 July at 8.00 p.m
  • Wednesday 15 July at 8.00 p.m
  • Thursday 16 July at 8.00 p.m
  • Friday 17 July at 8.00 p.m
  • Saturday 18 July at 8.00 p.m
  • Sunday 19 July at 8.00 p.m

Summary of “Loke” 2026

The summary of the “Loke” are not yet ready, but will be here during the spring of 2026 at the latest.