Beyond Darklands

THE EMBER DUNES

16 – 22 February, 2027 – Antwerp, Belgium

Latest updates

Set design kickoff meeting for Beyond Darklands 2027.

Behind The Ember Dunes

19/08/2026

Preproduction for Beyond Darklands: The Ember Dunes is officially shifting into high gear. February may still feel far away, but behind the scenes, the next edition is already starting to take shape. The first creative brainstorm for our legendary Midnight Show has taken place. Our creative team is working on an entirely new concept, built […]

DJ Pol wins DJ Contest 2027

19/08/2026

The decks have spoken. The jury has made its choice. And we have a winner. Congratulations to DJ Pol, winner of the Darklands DJ Contest 2027! Born in Ghent and now based in the Netherlands, DJ Pol first stepped behind the decks in the ’90s, playing gay parties and private play parties. After taking a […]

Masterclass during Beyond Darklands 2026.

Share your skills

18/08/2026

Got something worth teaching? Send us your idea and tell us what you’d like to bring to Beyond Darklands. Masterclass applications are open until 5 September 2026.