KOMPLETNÍ INFORMACE V ČEŠTINĚ NAJDETE ZDE.
Information regarding upcoming editions of Darkshire are available below.
Darkshire On The Boat 18. 7. 2026
Darkshire Boat is cash-only event. Please bring enough CZK with you to the boat party.
Opening times:
Boarding: 16:00 – 16:45
Event: 17:00 – 21:45
Disembarkation: 21:45 – 22:00
Boat Tyrš is anchoring at Rašínovo Nábřeží in Prague, you can find it on google maps. It’s mandatory to check in on the boat between 16:00 and 16:30, last entry is possible at 16:45 (but this doesn’t include the time you spend in a queue, so please be there early). It’s strictly forbidden to climb on the outer edges of the boat and roofs. It’s also forbidden to leave the ship during the cruise / or jump out of the ship under the penalty of 50 000 CZK. If any of these scenarios happen, the captain is authorized to cancel the cruise and the event. Thank you for respecting the boat rules and we are looking forward to seeing you soon!
Basic info:
– Boarding is possible from 16:00 and last entry to the ship is 16:45. We embark on our journey at 17:00, return to the pier at 21:55.
– You don’t need to print your tickets, just bring the QR code in your phone
– Tickets are sold out – no doorsale
– DJs will be playing from 17:05 to 21:45. Music can’t be played in the inner city so we are starting and ending music production at the railway bridge.
– There are 2 bars on the boat (on the deck and below the main deck) and 3 toilets which means you have to expect some queues for both – bars and toilets. We are sorry for this but please be patient.
– Please pay attention to the stairs everywhere on the ship. It’s very slippery! Always hold the handrail!
– It’s prohibited to bring your own food and alcohol on the ship
Thank you and see you soon!

Darkshire In The Valley 21. – 23. 8. 2026
Opening hours of Darkshire Valley
Parking: Friday 10:00 AM
Campsite & Caravan Campsite: Friday 10:00
Festival Area: Friday 15:00
Cabin Check in: Friday 15:00
Festival area opening hours are from Friday 21. 8. 2026 15:00 until Sunday 23. 8. 2025 14:00. Parking & campsites will close at 16:00.
Please do not come on Thursday, we won’t be able to let you on the parking and into the camp grounds.
Tickets & Payment methods at the venue
Tickets & services are on sale now.
We accept CZK and EUR payments, both cash and by card.
Darkshire In The Valley is cashless. You will receive chip wristbands at the entrance, and you can top them up at charging stations inside the venue using both cash and card. Your money will be safe on a chip wristband, and after the festival ends, you can request a refund of the full balance to your account within 14 days. There are no activation fees or minimum balance requirements for cash refunds, everything will be without unnecessary fees. Find more information about our cashless system here.
Venue
Rájenka is located near Pohořelice, approximately 10 km from town of Otrokovice. Please don’t go to wrong Pohořelice, as there are two towns with the same name. Our venue is nestled deep in the valley. 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: 49.165045088836045, 17.567177274004266
Parking
A large-capacity parking is located approximately 500m from the festival area and opens on Friday at 10:00 AM.
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.
Cabins
Bars
Three well-stocked bars will be available at the festival site serving beer and premium alcohol.
Food
‘Food trucks offering a selection of meals will be available in the campsite, and within the event area, there will be a restaurant with several serving points and a wide variety of dishes. You may also bring your own food into the area.
Showers & Toilets
You can purchase access to showers and ceramic toilets as part of the Comfort Pass for 200 CZK, which grants unlimited entry for the entire duration of the festival, or you can buy a single-entry ticket on site. Showers and ceramic toilets will be located in the festival area next to the restaurant. There will also be free toilets in the festival area and campsite. 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. Thank you.
Storage
There will be a storage room with non-stop security for your bags and other belongings.
Refundable cups
We will be using refundable cups in the festival area to protect the environment. Deposit for one cup will be 100 czk.
Public transportation to the festival
The best option to reach the venue by public transportation is to go to town Otrokovice and then take festival taxi. All public transportation times can be found at czech website www.idos.cz
Direct shuttle Buses
Shuttle bus from Brno AN Grand, street Benešova and back to Brno will be on sale later this year.
The bus stop coordinates are listed below. The bus is waiting a maximum of 5 minutes. It’s forbidden to bring glass bottles to the bus. Please do not consume food and beverages during the trip. If you don’t show, the ticket is no longer valid. Passengers are responsible for any damage caused to the bus company. The driver has the right to expel intoxicated individuals from the bus without a refund.
GPS SHUTTLE BUS STOP BRNO: 49.19364767262292, 16.614393497791813
Restrictions & Warnings
It is prohibited to bring animals, pyrotechnics, weapons, spray paint, graffiti sprays, generators, tag pens, gasoline, illegal substances and glass bottles into the festival area. We are in the middle of the forest, please respect 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.
Starting fires is forbidden in the campsite. Violations may lead to severe penalties and could be investigated as criminal offenses. Grilling is possible at the designated spots.
Camping and overnight camping are permitted only in designated areas determined by the organizer. Camping, overnight camping and the placement of tents outside designated areas, especially in forests, on forest land and on land owned by third parties, is prohibited. Violation of this prohibition constitutes a breach of the event visitor rules.
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!
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!
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.
Contact
If you have any questions, just reach us via info@darkshire.cz, Instagram or Facebook messages.

