Festival

Your safety and comfort matter to us. Due to past complaints, here’s what you need to know when taking a taxi during Beyond Darklands:

• Agree on a fixed price before getting in or make sure the taximeter is turned on.
• A typical ride from Waagnatie to Central Station costs around €20.
• Watch out for scams.
• We are working with the Antwerp Police to ensure honest service. Just like last year, taxi drivers will be monitored for your safety.

When in doubt, ask a staff member or volunteer for help.

If you book your stay at one of our official host hotels through the Beyond Darklands website, you’ll enjoy complimentary shuttle service to the Fusion (Friday) and Rage (Saturday) parties.

At check-in, you’ll receive a personal Hotel Guest Card. Show this card to the shuttle staff to access the buses and skip the line at the venue with our quick queue entry.

How does it work?

• Shuttle stops are close to the host hotels.
• Show your Hotel Guest Card to the bus attendant when entering the bus.
• Scan the QR code on the welcome letter in your hotel room for schedules and stop locations.

Good to know

• Seats are not reserved and depend on availability. Early and late buses are usually less crowded.
• Be at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
• Shuttle capacity is limited. If needed, call Antwerp Tax at +32 3 238 38 38 or use Uber.
• All events take place at Waagnatie, Rijnkaai 150, Antwerp.
• This service is only available to guests who booked through the official Beyond Darklands website. Bookings made directly with the hotel or via third-party platforms are not eligible.

Let us handle the ride while you focus on the fun.

Your safety is our top priority. We want you to feel relaxed and fully enjoy the experience.

All installations are inspected and certified by an accredited institute. The darkroom equipment is custom-built by some of the best fetish builders in Europe.

Free lube, condoms, gloves, and hand sanitizer are available throughout the venue. Use them generously and play responsibly.

We adhere to Belgian law by prohibiting smoking throughout the premises, including e-cigarettes.

However, designated smoking areas are available for those who wish to indulge. Or you can step outside. Re-entry is allowed with your wristband.

We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a smoke-free environment indoors while still providing options for our smoking guests to enjoy their experience comfortably.

At Darklands, we’re committed to creating an enjoyable and seamless experience – and that includes how you enter the festival and pay for food or drinks. With our cashless NFC system, transactions are quick, easy, and tailored to the needs of Darklands visitors.

When you arrive at the event, you’ll receive your personal Darkband with a built-in NFC chip. This Darkband is your key enter to the festival grounds and to purchasing food and drinks.

Read more about our Darkbands.

Beyond Darklands is all about self-expression and fetish freedom. We welcome everyone, including newcomers, so the minimum dress code is simple: jeans and a dark t-shirt. If it features a fetish brand, even better.

Most visitors take things much further. Expect to see a wild variety of fetish styles—leather, rubber, sportswear, pup gear, uniforms, and more. You’re free to explore and express whatever turns you on, as long as it fits within the themes of fetish and respect for others.

Bring out your alpha style, your masculine looks and most horny vibe.

Here are just a few popular styles at Beyond Darklands:

Leather & biker

Full leathers or just a touch. Biker vibes welcome.

Rubber & neoprene

From sleek black to colorful latex masterpieces.

PVC & plastic

Shiny, tight, and turning heads.

Sportswear

Trainers, jocks, gym gear. Gear up and show out.

Skins & punks

Bleached jeans, boots, attitude.

Army & uniform

Camo, service looks, or a darkroom-ready twist.

Pup gear

Masks, tails, mitts, leashes. Woof.

Naked & underwear

Minimal is welcome if it’s your thing.

Superhero gear

Save the night in latex, leather, or whatever makes you feel invincible.

ABDL gear

Diapers, pacifiers, PJs. Littles welcome.