Playrooms

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.

Free condoms, lube, and gloves in multiple sizes are available at various locations, including the entrances to the playrooms.

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

You’re welcome to capture personal memories, but always respect the privacy of others. Do not photograph or film other guests or staff without their clear consent.

Recording in darkrooms is strictly forbidden and will result in immediate expulsion.

Official photographers are present to document the festival. If you’re happy to be photographed, feel free to join in. Prefer not to be? Just let them know. They’ll respect your choice.

If you’re pictured and want the image removed, contact cr@darklands.com. Keep in mind: no rights can be derived from published images.

Yes. If you plan to participate in fisting sessions or need extra flexibility, you can also purchase the new and improved removable Darkband in advance. It offers added comfort while maintaining full NFC functionality.

You can reserve your removable Darkland for € 5 via the ticket shop at darklands.com until 3 March 2026.

Present this ticket at the festival front desk to receive a removable Darkband (wristband) as an alternative to the regular version. You will not receive the regular Darkband. This is not an admission ticket! Your admission ticket(s) will be programmed on this Darkband.

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.

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.

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.