Equinox Viking Boat Burn Festival 2027
Saturday 18th September 2027
Join us for Equinox, our immersive celebration, where Viking and Saxon warriors bring the past to life through thrilling combat displays, alongside live music, traditional crafts, storytelling, authentic living history, and the the Viking boat burn! Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and traditions of the early medieval period. As day turns to night, the festival culminates in the iconic burning of a Viking boat - a dramatic finale set against the atmospheric backdrop of Butser Ancient Farm.
Tickets for Equinox 2027 will be going live:
Early access for Butser Plus Pioneer & Hero members: Tuesday 1st June at 10 am.
General tickets go on sale: Wednesday 2nd June at 10 am.
The event sells out quickly, we recommend subscribing to our monthly newsletter to be first to know when tickets are scheduled for release.
Watch the highlights from Equinox 2026 & support the farm at Butser Plus!
Butser Ancient Farm is an independent not-for-profit - and Equinox is one of our biggest fundraising events of the year. We thank all our visitors for the continued support in making this such a memorable event every year.
