Parties

To keep the darkroom safe, respectful and enjoyable for everyone, please follow these guidelines:

• Make yourself familiar with the emergency exits
• Respect each other privacy: no phones, no filming, no pictures
• Wear shoes
• Condoms, lube and gloves are available for free
• Keep the place clean and use the litter bins
• A touch is a way of communication in a darkroom
• NO MEANS NO
• Have fun!

Yes. During the nighttime parties, Beyond Darklands provides a Low Stimulus Room in Classroom 2 for anyone who needs a mental break from the intensity of the event.

• Open from 10:30 pm on party nights.
• On Sunday during the Fury Party, it opens earlier at 9:00 pm.

This space is designed to offer a calm environment where you can recharge.

Yes. The Daytime Festival is open to everyone, including female guests. You are warmly invited to explore the event, connect with others, and enjoy everything the daytime program has to offer.

Please note that the nighttime parties are male-centric spaces. These are intended for those who feel comfortable in that environment.

For guests who identify as female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, transgender, or agender, our FLINTA program offers a safe and inclusive space to engage with the fetish community. It is a space to explore, learn, and connect with others in a welcoming environment.

At Beyond Darklands, we believe in creating room for everyone. The FLINTA program is our way of making sure no one is left out.

More about our FLINTA program

Absolutely. Trans+ guests are welcome at Beyond Darklands, and we’re committed to creating spaces where everyone feels seen and respected.

• During daytime events, all gender identities are welcome, including trans men, trans women, non-binary, agender, and gender-diverse individuals.
• Our nighttime parties are male-centric spaces. These are open to those who feel comfortable in that setting, including cis men, trans men, masc-presenting, and androgynous non-binary people.
• Trans women, cis women, and non-masculine presenting guests are warmly invited to enjoy all Daytime Festival activities.

For those who identify as female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, transgender, or agender, our FLINTA program offers a welcoming and safe space to explore, connect, and engage with the fetish scene.

At Beyond Darklands, everyone belongs. The FLINTA program is one way we’re making sure no one is left out.

More about our FLINTA program

We recognize that some environments at the festival may feel overwhelming for neurodivergent individuals due to strobe lighting, loud music, and crowded spaces.

To help make your experience more comfortable, we offer the following support:

• Free earplugs are available at the Beyond Darklands merchandise shop.
• You are always welcome to step outside for a break and return at your own pace.
• Some areas tend to be less crowded at off-peak times.

During the nighttime parties, one of the Masterclass Classrooms will be open as a Low Stimulus Room for those who need a quieter space to decompress.

Your well-being matters. Take what you need, when you need it.

Antwerp is ready to welcome you to the annual Beyond Darklands Festival. Whether you’re arriving by public transport, car, bike, or on foot, you’ll find Waagnatie Expo & Events conveniently located near the city centre at:

Rijnkaai 150, 2000 Antwerpen

• By tram or bus: Tram 7 and 24, or bus 17 get you within easy walking distance.
• By train: Trams and buses run regularly from Antwerp-Central station.
• By car: Paid parking is available in the neighbourhood of Waagnatie. Keep in mind Antwerp’s low-emission zone rules. Due to works, the parking in front of Waagnatie won’t be available anymore in 2026.
• By bike or on foot: City bike stations and pedestrian paths make it convenient to reach.

No matter how you travel, getting here is easy so you can focus on the experience.
More information can be found on the website of Smart ways to Antwerp.

Please note that all nighttime parties are exclusively for men and trans men. This policy helps maintain the safe space and atmosphere these events are designed for.

We advise you to book a locker in in advance for the full event or on a daily basis.

If you purchase a locker during the presale, your locker number and locker code will be mailed to you on the last Monday before the start of the festival. If you did not receive your number and code, you can obtain them at the Locker Rental Desk.

Although they are much more expensive than presale lockers, you can still rent one on a per-event or daily basis. Small lockers are always available. Large lockers tend to sell out quickly.

Ultimate Alpha Pass holders do not need to rent a locker. A personal large locker is included with your ticket.

Hand sanitizer dispensers are located throughout the venue for your convenience.