Darkshire Arena: Face 2 Face 20. 3. 2026

Join us on March 20th for the premiere of Darkshire Face 2 Face edition in the halls of Nová Zbrojovka, Brno.

They stand face to face, feeding off each other’s energy. No plan. No script. Just raw connection, pure improvisation, and a clash of sound. Two DJ setups locked in a cage, one fate. Expect chaos, tension, and synergy like you’ve never witnessed before.

Tickets are now on sale through GoOut network.

The event will be cashless in cooperation with NFCtron. You will receive chip wristbands at the entrance, which can be topped up at designated stations inside the venue using cash (CZK or EUR) or card. Your money will be safely stored on the wristband, and you can request a refund of the full remaining balance to your account within 14 days after the festival. There will be no activation fees or minimum balance requirements for cash refunds—everything will be free of unnecessary charges. More details about the cashless system will be provided in the week leading up to the event, including the option to top up your wristband online from home, so you won’t need to recharge it on-site. Please note that the wristband does not serve as an entry ticket.

More information regarding cashless and online top-up can be found on this page.

Darkshire Area: Face 2 Face will feature two stages, well-stocked bars, a high-capacity cloakroom, in & outdoor zone, and sanitary facilities. Hala 76 is a cooled hall where curling lanes are located, so we recommend to bring over a hoodie for the event and leaving any extra clothing in the cloakroom.

A new collection of Darkshire Merchandise (Spring 2025) will be presented at Darkshire Arena.

At all Darkshire events, we use reusable deposit cups (100 CZK per cup) to reduce our environmental impact.

Smoking and bringing weapons, drinks, fireworks, tagging markers, and other prohibited or dangerous items are strictly forbidden inside the venue. Please refer to the visitor rules, available at the entrance, for more information.

Event address is Lazaretní 1/7, Brno-Židenice, 615 00, Czechia
GPS: 49.20705591348347, 16.63291328574509

Darkshire Festival In The Woods 18. – 21. 6. 2026

Venture into the mystical depths of Darkshire Woods, where the forest awakens with ancient energy and every step echoes with forgotten lore. Lose yourself among sacred groves, immersive art, and hidden stages nestled in meadows and among the trees. As twilight falls, the veil between worlds thins, inviting you into a realm where myth comes alive and every breath pulls you deeper into the world of dreams and shadows.

Tickets & services are now on sale, and we expect to sell out during the pre-sale. Cabins, Caravan Spots, and Festival Area Campsite are now sold out. Follow us to make sure you don’t miss the Darkshire In The Woods experience. Basic information can be found below, detailed information will be published during spring.

Opening hours
Parking: Thursday 10:00 AM
Meadow Campsite: Thursday 12:00
Caravan Camp at Meadow Campsite: Thursday 12:00
Festival Area Campsite: Thursday 15:00
Cabin Check in: Thursday 15:00

Venue
Rekreační Zařízení Svatá Kateřina (Recreational Centre St. Catharina) is located near the town of Chotěvice, approximately 15 km from Trutnov. Please do not confuse our venue with “Resort Svatá Kateřina” on the map, as it is a completely different location. Our venue is nestled deep in the woods between the town of “Vítězná” and “Chotěvice”, near Krkonošský National Park. We strongly recommend bringing warm clothing, as temperatures can sometime drop below 12°C during the early morning hours and don’t forget your raincoats. GPS: 50.50159994631578, 15.776261214463991

Parking
A large-capacity parking is located approximately 1km from the festival area and opens on Thursday at 10:00 AM. Parking will be monitored non-stop by our security and it’s forbidden to build tents there. Parking tickets are available in presale and at the parking entrance. There will be a shuttle service from the parking lot to the festival and back. GPS of parking entrance: 50.499315685942726, 15.78472544654874

Caravans
The caravan camp is designated only for large caravans, camper vans and mobile homes attached to cars. Personal cars itself are not allowed in the caravan camp (only exception is attached mobile home). Caravan camping is located near the treeline on the meadow, and is at own risk. We are not liable for any damages caused by falling trees. If you feel unsecure, you can always park at our big parking lot on the field near Vítězná.

Camping
Camping tickets are allocated per tent. Camping spots are available in the festival area, in the Meadow campsite & Scout campsite above the festival area. Distance of Meadow campsite is about 250m from main stage and 700m from Scout campsite, so it’s both very close. Camping tickets apply for the setup of one tent (max size 3x3m). If you setup bigger tent, you will need to secure additional tent spot ticket. We do not sell tents, please bring your own. All festival visitors have access to the camping grounds. You can take your own food and drinks to the campsite, but please don’t bring glass – pour your liquids into the plastic bottles. You can also take your own grill to the camp, but please use designated places for grilling. Making an open fire is restricted anywhere but in the designated area, and yes there will be one central fire behind the restaurant in the festival camp area. Camping near the trees is at own risk, camping in the forest is restricted.

Taxi service
During the festival, there will be festival taxis available that can take you from the stations in the surrounding villages and towns, and from your hotels and guesthouses.

Bars
Well-stocked bars will be available at the festival site serving beer and premium alcohol.

Food
At the venue, there will be several food options available at festival stalls offering a variety of cuisines including vegan options, burgers, hot dogs, fries and much more. A restaurant serving Czech traditional dishes is also located at the venue. You can also bring your own food into the area.

Showers & Toilets
Showers are located near the restaurant at the festival campsite. Toilets are located at each campsite and stage. Please do not pollute your surroundings and the forest, use the toilet for your needs. We recommend to take your personal toilet paper with you to the festival.

Lockers
Lockers for rent are available in pre-sale. The capacity of lockers is limited.

Public transportation to the festival
There are various options for how to reach the venue with public transportation. From Prague with direct bus from „Černý Most“ – to „Chotěvice“, // or to „Trutnov“ (and then by train to Chotěvice), // or to Vrchlabí (and then by train to Chotěvice). Another one – probably the best one is from „Prague” or „Hradec Králové“ – to „Dvůr Králové nad Labem“ (and then by festival taxi or bus to Chotěvice), // or another one to „Jičín“ (and then by bus to Chotěvice). Also, from „Mladá Boleslav“ by bus – to „Jičín“ (and then by bus to Chotěvice). If the capacity of public transport to Chotěvice is full you can always use festival taxis from „Trutnov“ or „Dvůr Králové“. We highly recommend reaching „Dvůr Králové nad Labem“ by train or bus, and then call festival taxi to the festival area. All public transportation times can be found at czech website www.idos.cz

Direct shuttle Buses
Shuttle buses from Prague Central Train Station and back to Prague will be on sale during spring.

Restrictions
It is prohibited to bring animals, pyrotechnics, weapons, spray paint, graffiti sprays, generators, gasoline and glass bottles into the festival area. We are in middle of the forest, please respect the nature.

Bringing large audio systems into the festival area is prohibited. Please respect the sleeping hours of other visitors between 6 AM and 10 AM; refrain from playing loud music during this time and let others gain some energy for next day.

Grilling and starting fires are forbidden in areas other than designated spots, especially in the forest. Violations may lead to severe penalties and could be investigated as criminal offenses. Nature is sacred – please treat it with respect.

We look forward to enjoying a wonderful event with you!

Visitors of Darkshire should be aware of our community and its values. Treat others with respect regardless of gender, age, origin, religion or sexual orientation. Any kind of harassment or discrimination won’t be tolerated. Please contact members of our security if you have any issues.

Thank you and see you soon!

Contact

If you have any questions, just reach us via info@darkshire.cz, Instagram or Facebook messages.