Duelling Weapons Symposium 2026 4.5

The Duelling Weapons Symposium is a celebration of elegant and deadly fencing with the civilian weapons of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment. This is an era where even a lethal encounter has a social aspect, where winning a sword fight can mean ostracism and financial ruin. This year’s event focusses on the point oriented sword duel (Rapiers, Sideswords, Smallswords), and what happens when these swords meet a military weapon