Darkshire Arena: Face 2 Face 13. 11. 2026

Join us on November 13th for the Darkshire Arena: Face 2 Face edition in hall “B” of Expo Holešovice, Prague.

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 one main stage, well-stocked bars, a high-capacity cloakroom, in & outdoor zone, and sanitary facilities. Hall “B” is a heated space.

A new collection of Darkshire Merchandise (Fall/Winter 2026) will be presented at Darkshire Arena.

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

Parking is possible at Expo parking or in the residential areas around.

Smoking and bringing weapons, drinks, fireworks, tagging markers, drugs 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 Na Výstavišti 67, Praha 7, 170 00, Czechia. The hall name is Křížíkův Pavilon “B”.

GPS: 50.10715461644404, 14.428158579945341

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.

We look forward to enjoying a wonderful event with you!

Thank you and see you soon!

Darkshire Festival In The Woods 17. – 21. 6. 2027

Darkshire In The Woods 2027 is a four-day music festival held at the Svatá Kateřina recreation centre near Chotěvice. The music programme runs from Thursday through Sunday night. Campsites and cabins remain available until Monday; exact closing times are listed below.

All information about the venue, programme, accommodation, transport and services will be added to this page as it becomes available.

Festival Opening Hours
Parking and Field Campsite: Thursday 10:00 – Monday 14:00
Meadow and Scout Campsites: Thursday 12:00 – Monday 13:00
Caravan campsite within Meadow Campsite: Thursday 12:00 – Monday 13:00
Festival Area Campsite and festival grounds: Thursday 15:00 – Monday 12:00
Cabin check-in/check-out: Thursday 15:00 – Monday 12:00

The music programme runs from Thursday through Sunday night. These times indicate when the individual areas open and close, rather than when the music programme ends. The programme is subject to change.

Venue
Svatá Kateřina recreation centre, Chotěvice 326, Chotěvice, approximately 15 km from Trutnov.
Venue GPS coordinates: 50.50159994631578, 15.776261214463991.

Please do not confuse the venue with the Svatá Kateřina resort. Our festival grounds are set in the forest near the Krkonoše Mountains. Pack warm clothing and a raincoat; early mornings can be chilly, and the difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures can reach 15°C.

On-Site Payment Methods
The festival operates a cashless payment system. On arrival, you will receive a chip wristband to use for payments throughout the venue. You can top up your balance with cash or by card, or top up in advance and link the credit to your ticket.

Details about top-ups, fees and refunds of unused credit are available at https://www.darkshire.cz/cashless.

Parking and Shuttle
The main car park is located 1 km from the festival grounds, next to Field Campsite. For safety reasons, the parking area and tent pitches are separate. Tents must be pitched in the campsite, not in the car park. A forest path connects Field Campsite to the festival grounds. A shuttle runs around the clock in both directions between Field Campsite and the roadside stop by Meadow Campsite.

The car park closes on Monday at 14:00. Parking passes will be available to purchase in advance during spring or on arrival.

Campsites
Four campsites are available for visitors bringing their own tents.
Festival Area Campsite is located within the festival grounds, near the cabins and restaurant.
Meadow Campsite is situated in a meadow directly above the festival grounds. Toilets, water and refreshments are available.
Scout Campsite is located at the scout camp beyond the forest. Toilets, water and refreshments are available.
Field Campsite is next to the main car park, in an area separate from vehicles. A shuttle runs in both directions between this campsite and the roadside stop by Meadow Campsite. Toilets, water and refreshments are available.

One camping ticket covers one tent pitch. Each visitor needs their own festival ticket. All festival ticket holders can visit the other campsites at no additional charge. To pitch a tent, you need a camping ticket for the relevant campsite. One camping ticket covers a tent measuring up to 3 × 3 m; larger tents require an additional camping ticket. Only pitch tents in areas designated by the organisers. Camping in the forest is prohibited.

Cabins
Cabin accommodation is only valid when combined with a full festival ticket. The stay includes accommodation from Thursday to Monday. Facilities vary depending on the cabin type. We recommend that every visitor bring their own sleeping bag.

Caravans
The caravan campsite is intended only for large caravans, camper vans and vehicles towing trailers. It is not intended for passenger cars registered as “caravans”, hatchbacks, saloons or similar vehicles. The caravan campsite is in a meadow near the forest, and we accept no liability for damage caused by falling trees. You can always park your caravan in the main car park by Field Campsite, for example if you do not feel safe at the caravan campsite. Please bring a cable suitable for connecting to a 230 V power supply, or an appropriate adapter.

Taxi
A festival taxi service will operate in the surrounding area, providing transport from stations in nearby towns and villages, as well as from your hotels and guesthouses.

Bars
There are several bars on the festival grounds serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Food
Food will be available from food stalls and a large restaurant within the festival grounds.

Timetable and Map
The festival timetable and map will be published in spring.

Showers and Toilets
The Comfort Pass includes unlimited access to the showers and ceramic toilets next to the restaurant within the festival grounds during the service’s operating hours. These facilities receive regular cleaning, maintenance and water replenishment. Single-use access to the showers and ceramic toilets will also be available to purchase on site. Portable toilets and water are available at all campsites. Please use the toilets and keep the festival grounds and surrounding forest clean.

Lockers
Lockers are available to rent for the duration of the festival and can be booked in advance in spring. The number of lockers available is limited.

Reusable Cups
We use reusable Darkshire cups with a refundable deposit.

Merchandise
Darkshire will unveil an entirely new limited-edition merchandise collection for summer 2027. Each item is part of a one-off production run. Once it sells out, it will no longer be available. The collection will go on sale on Thursday at Darkshire In The Woods.

Public Transport
You can find connections to the Chotěvice area at https://idos.cz. When planning your journey, bear in mind that the venue is outside the village and that you will need onward transport from your stop.

Shuttle Buses
Several direct buses will run from Prague to the festival. Tickets will go on sale during winter.

Rules and Consideration for Others
Respect nature, other visitors and the organisers’ instructions. If you need help, contact the medical team or our security staff.

Prohibited Items and Important Notices
Weapons of any kind, pyrotechnics, glass bottles, tagging markers, spray cans, generators and fuel are prohibited at the festival. Animals are not allowed. Please remember that we are in the middle of a forest.

Large sound systems are prohibited on the festival grounds. Please observe quiet hours from 06:00 to 10:00. Let others rest and do not play loud music. Thank you.

Only pitch tents in designated areas, and keep the festival grounds and surrounding forest clean. Camping in the forest is prohibited. Please barbecue only in designated areas. Barbecuing or lighting fires anywhere in the forest or meadows is prohibited. Breaching these rules may result in penalties and criminal proceedings by the authorities. Nature is sacred; please respect it.

Smoking and discarding cigarette butts on the ground are prohibited at the event, except in the designated area in front of the main restaurant within the festival grounds.

Hiking in the Area

Short Loop (7 km)
Bring plenty of water and head uphill past the techno stage. After approximately 1 km, you will reach Buddhovy kameny and Karolinina vyhlídka. You can continue to Slučí kameny, then retrace your steps towards Hájemství. Join the yellow-marked trail leading through Hájemství. In Hájemství, turn onto the green-marked trail towards Kocléřov. Along the way, you will come across the beautiful old Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, set in the forest. From there, follow the road towards Chotěvice to return to the festival.

Long Loop (20 km)
Take a backpack with enough water for at least four hours, and head uphill into the forest past the techno stage. After approximately 1 km, you will discover Buddhovy kameny and Karolinina vyhlídka. Join the yellow-marked trail and follow it via Slučí kameny to Debrné. There, join the green-marked trail via Martinská stěna and follow the Elbe to Dolní Nemojov and the beautiful Les Království dam. From there, head north along the blue-marked trail through the forest to Hájemství, where you turn onto the green-marked trail towards Kocléřov. Before reaching Kocléřov, you will come across the beautiful Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, located right in the forest. From there, take the road immediately behind the church towards Chotěvice to return to the festival.

Trips by Car
The beautiful Les Království dam is located 10 km south of the festival.
Janské Lázně and Černá hora are located 20 km north of the festival.
Pec pod Sněžkou and Sněžka itself are located 30 km north of the venue.

Participant Responsibilities at Darkshire Events

Attendance at the festival, stay within the premises, including the camping area and all accompanying activities, takes place entirely at the participant’s own risk. The organiser accepts no liability for injury to health or damage to property arising from unavoidable events (force majeure), the effects of natural conditions (e.g., falling trees, strong winds, storms, floods), actions of third parties, or as a result of the participant’s failure to follow the organiser’s instructions or applicable legal regulations. The participant acknowledges that the festival takes place in a natural environment where unforeseen situations may occur. The organiser provides medical services for the provision of first aid but assumes no responsibility for subsequent medical care or any costs associated therewith. Participants are required to have valid health insurance covering potential medical treatment and related expenses in the Czech hospitals. Participants are strictly prohibited from operating any vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances.

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.

We look forward to enjoying a wonderful event with you!

Thank you and see you soon!

Contact

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