Darklands announces new dates

As announced, the organizers of Darklands have revealed the first details for the next edition of Europe's largest fetish festival. It will once again take place next year at the Waagnatie, but on a smaller footprint than in previous years. Be sure to mark March 3–9, 2026 in your calendar — time to dust off your best fetish outfit(s) for "Darklands Beyond".

That is the new name under which Darklands will operate in the coming years. For a moment it looked like the Waagnatie might no longer be available, but the iconic venue on Antwerp’s docks will once again be the one and only "place to be". However, due to renovations along the docks, no tents can be set up around the Waagnatie this time. This significantly reduces the available space, which Jeroen Van Lievenoogen and his team will compensate for by building vertically. The organization emphasizes that all levels will remain accessible to those with limited mobility.

With the announcement of the new dates, ticket sales have officially started. As in previous years, you can choose from a Daytime Festival Pass (€44), an Alpha Madness Pass granting access to the daytime festival and all parties (€139), and the Ultimate Alpha Pass (€234), which includes VIP-deck access and additional perks on top of the Alpha Madness experience.

You can now also buy tickets for the various parties and the HorseFair (act fast, those usually sell out first). Lockers can also be reserved now. More details about the masterclasses and full programming will be released in the coming months.