FAQs

Thunderwood bv, the organizer of Beyond Darklands, and its authorized partners may photograph, film and make audio recordings during the festival for promotional, editorial, documentary, archival and commercial purposes.

By purchasing a ticket and/or entering the festival grounds, you acknowledge and agree that your image, likeness and/or voice may be photographed, filmed or otherwise recorded and may be processed, edited, reproduced, incorporated into other productions, published, distributed, broadcast, licensed and otherwise used by Thunderwood bv, Beyond Darklands and its authorized partners in any media, whether existing now or developed in the future, worldwide and for an unlimited period, without any right to compensation.

Such recordings may be used individually or in combination with other images or recordings and may be shared with broadcasters, production companies, media partners, sponsors, exhibitors, performers, artists and other third parties in connection with Beyond Darklands and its promotion. This includes, but is not limited to, documentaries, television programmes, news reports, promotional videos, aftermovies, livestreams, social media content and other audiovisual productions.

All photographs, video and audio recordings made by or on behalf of Beyond Darklands remain the exclusive property of Thunderwood bv. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you waive any claims arising from the lawful creation, editing, publication, broadcast, distribution, licensing or other use of such recordings in connection with Beyond Darklands and its activities.

Please note that Beyond Darklands is a public event where photography, filming and audio recording take place throughout the festival. While Thunderwood bv cannot guarantee that every individual can be excluded from official recordings, visitors who do not wish to appear are encouraged to avoid areas where official photographers, videographers or camera crews are visibly active.

If you have concerns regarding a specific image or recording published by Beyond Darklands, please contact us at privacy@darklands.com. We will review your request in accordance with applicable privacy legislation. Please note that no rights can be derived from the publication, removal or non-removal of any photograph, video or audio recording, nor does Thunderwood bv guarantee that any specific image or recording can be removed from all media, productions or third-party platforms.

Beyond Darklands uses a cashless system for purchasing food and drinks.

When you arrive at the event, your tickets will be exchanged for a personal wristband (Darkband) with a built-in NFC chip.

This Darkband is your key to entering the festival grounds and purchasing food and drinks.

You can easily top up your balance by scanning the QR code on your Darkband with your smartphone, or with cash at one of the top-up booths on site.

At the end of the festival, refunds for any remaining balance can be requested for a €1 service fee. Scan the QR code on your Darkband between 9 am on Sunday 28 February and 9 am on Sunday 8 March 2027, to request your refund. If you topped up with cash, you will need to provide an IBAN number in order for us to process your refund.

Refunds will be paid back starting Friday 12 March and may take anywhere from a few days up to two weeks, depending on the payment method used.

By not requesting a refund within the stated period, you agree that your remaining balance will automatically be donated to the WR1 Foundation, which supports and strengthens the fetish community.

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!

Your locker number and locker code will be sent to you by email on Monday, 15 February 2027. If you do not receive your number and code, you can obtain them at the “Locker Rental Desk”.

Please note that resale via TicketSwap is a courtesy and not a guaranteed right. From Sunday 7 February 2027 onwards, resale via TicketSwap will no longer be possible. This is required to process and transfer all ticket information to the locker company in time. Once this information has been shared, locker details will be sent to the original ticket holder, which creates a security risk in case of resale.

During Beyond Darklands, lockers will still be available for purchase per day or per event.

After personalizing your ticket, you can download it. On the ticket, you’ll find a registration link for the online Masterclass.

Click the link and register using the exact same first and last name as shown on your ticket. Once your registration is complete, you’ll receive a personal Zoom link with an access code. Use this link to join the Masterclass.

Our online Masterclasses are hosted on Zoom. By attending these classes, you accept the privacy and cookie policies of Zoom.

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the following rules:

• You must be 18 or older to join.
• All participants must show their face on camera for age and safety verification.
• If you look under 25, be prepared to show a valid ID (privately).
• Webcams are allowed but not required; please stay muted unless speaking.
• Presenters are independent of Beyond Darklands.
• Some classes may include adult content—do not watch in public.
• Recording is not allowed.
• Nudity is not allowed.
• Treat the class and participants with respect. Abusive behavior may result in removal without refund and exclusion from future events.

Beyond Darklands offers online Masterclasses on sexual health, sex-related drug use, and mental wellbeing free of charge. Spots must be reserved in advance, and presenters’ fees are fully covered by Beyond Darklands. A ticket for these classes costs €5 to prevent no-shows.

Yes. Beyond Darklands for Beginners sessions are offered both online and in person, designed especially for those who have not attended before.

The program covers a wide variety of subjects, from consent, mental health, and queer identity to bondage, fisting, kink history, fetish business, and niche practices.