IMC · Institute for Medieval Studies at the University of Leeds
International Medieval Congress 2027
ConferenceMedieval Studies, Academia, History, Literature, Archaeology, Musicology, Byzantine StudiesHybridAnnual
Leeds, GB5 Jul 2027 – 8 Jul 20274 days
Delegates
2,700+
Countries
60+
Duration
4 days · 5 Jul 2027 – 8 Jul 2027
Frequency
Annual
About this congress
The International Medieval Congress (IMC) is Europe's largest forum for sharing ideas in medieval studies, providing an interdisciplinary forum for discussion on all aspects of the European Middle Ages (c. 300–1500). It regularly attracts thousands of medievalists from around the world and includes academic papers, public concerts, performances, excursions, bookfairs, and networking opportunities. The 2027 thematic focus is 'Communities'.
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Key details
- City & country
- Leeds, GB
- Dates
- 5 Jul 2027 – 8 Jul 2027
- Duration
- 4 days
- Frequency
- Annual
- Format
- Hybrid
- Rotation pattern
- Fixed
- Commercial type
- Academic ConferenceBookfairCraft FairPublic Event
- Official website
- www.imc.leeds.ac.uk — register free for link access
Who attends
Medieval scholarspostgraduate studentspost-doctoral researchersacademics (HistoryLiteratureArchaeologyMusicologyByzantine Studies)independent scholarsmembers of the clergylocal and national historical groupsand the public
Programme
Tracks
Communities (Special Thematic Focus)HistoryLiteratureArchaeologyMusicologyByzantine Studies
Networking events
- LUU Medieval Society Film Night
- Medieval Society Pub Quiz
- Medieval Open Mic Night
- IMC Dance
- IMC Receptions
Host city history — 7 congresses since 1994
2026LeedsGB← current
2025LeedsGB
2024LeedsGB
2023LeedsGB
2013LeedsGB
2012LeedsGB
1994LeedsGB
Europe
GB ×7
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to a different region. Leeds has hosted 7× (1994, 2012, 2013, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).