BEATS FOR LOVE 2026 STARTS IN JUST ONE WEEK!
The festival will open its gates on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, at 4:00 PM in the iconic industrial complex of Dolní Vítkovice in Ostrava. Fans can look forward to four days packed with performances from more than 550 international and local DJs, producers and performers across 18 themed stages.
This year’s edition will bring the strongest line-up in the festival’s history, a record number of headliners, unique premieres and a significantly transformed visual identity throughout the entire venue. Alongside the music, visitors can expect a rich accompanying programme, new technologies, fashion highlights, community activities and many more moments that make Beats for Love much more than just a festival.
THE BIGGEST NAMES FROM DAY ONE TO THE FINAL NIGHT
The Love by ČSOB main stage will welcome Calvin Harris, Alesso, Charlotte de Witte, Marshmello and Dimitri Vegas. The programme will also feature major international names across the full spectrum of electronic music – from house and EDM to techno and drum & bass.
A major part of this year’s programme will be Beats for Love Special: exceptional sets, premieres and collaborations that visitors will not experience anywhere else. Fans can look forward to the Czech premiere of Andromedik’s new audiovisual show, as well as a special B2B set from British bass music icons Katy B and Ms Dynamite. Read more about Beats for Love Special here: article.
BEATS FOR LOVE UNIVERSE WILL BE EVEN MORE DISTINCTIVE
The Beats for Love Universe will offer a fresh wave of installations, performances, light effects and atmospheric shows across the Love Sphere, Space Sphere, Industrial Sphere and Pulse Boulevard. The venue will come alive with lasers, large-scale visuals, movement, live characters and immersive scenes that pull visitors directly into the festival story.
A blast furnace brought back to life through light and storytelling, an Ostrava sci-fi Stonehenge and a post-apocalyptic village will create a setting where every step becomes part of the festival experience. A completely new adrenaline-fuelled show in collaboration with Red Bull is also in the works, with its details remaining a surprise until the festival.
NEW ZONES, COMFORT AND TECHNOLOGY
This year, the VIP zone will take on a new dimension with the Porsche Lounge, featuring a café, a design-led chill-out space and Porsche cars on display. In the Industrial Sphere, visitors will also be able to experience KYSLIQ oxygen therapy – a refreshing boost during long festival nights.
The festival is also continuing its support for the next generation of artists. Through the DJ Contest, selected emerging DJs will get the chance to perform on the Tunnel by ZYN stage and share their energy directly with the festival crowd.
Another new feature is the continued development of LoveID – a visitor account that simplifies ticket purchases and transfers, protects fans from fraudulent resales, and will provide a unique QR code before the festival for collecting a personalised festival wristband.
Another addition is the ČSOB LOVECARD, a payment card offering benefits for music fans, festival visitors and the People of Love community.
Also worth highlighting is the unique concept of live broadcasts from Evropa 2 straight from the heart of the festival. The Evropa 2 studio will be located in the zone of our general partner, ČSOB. Visitors can look forward to festival reports, interviews, competitions and further surprises.
TALKING BEATS AND FESTIVAL EXPERIENCES BEYOND THE MAIN STAGES
The Talking Beats conference returns for its fourth edition. From Thursday to Saturday, it will offer discussions with DJs, producers, promoters and other guests from the music world. Alongside inspiring talks, visitors will have the opportunity to look behind the scenes of the festival, the music industry and the creative process itself.
Beats for Love 2026 will be a four-day journey through music, energy, lights, emotions and shared experiences. At the beginning of July, Dolní Vítkovice will once again transform into a place where People of Love from across Europe come together.
We cannot wait to share the best four days of the year with you once again!
