FAQs

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.

Masterclasses are led by professionals and experienced members of the kink community.