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!

Behind every beat there can be a story worth hearing. Beats for Charity 2026 is once again opening hearts and space to those who truly need it. We give voice and support to those whose daily realities are filled with courage, pain and strength. It’s not just about financial help – it’s about the message that they are not alone in this.

This year, we’re bringing two powerful stories together. The story of the Bochňáks grandparents who, after their daughter’s difficult diagnosis, became not only a helping hand but also a new home for their two young granddaughters. And the story of little Eliška from Karviná, who in her first year of life is already fighting a battle that no adult could have managed. These are stories that deserve our attention, empathy and concrete help.

The Story of Little Fighter Míša

Míša was born prematurely and, after a complicated birth, had to face serious health challenges from his very first days. Today, he lives with delayed psychomotor development, a physical disability, and diagnosed childhood autism.

For his parents, caring for him is a lifelong mission. Míša requires constant attention, and because of his autism, he often experiences periods of inner restlessness that are very difficult both for him and for those closest to him. His parents are facing everything on their own, without the support of extended family, yet they do everything they can to give him the happiest life possible.

Use of the financial donation

Financial support will help the family cover intensive specialist rehabilitation, speech therapy, occupational therapy, canistherapy, and swimming lessons, which are not covered by health insurance. The donation will also ease the family budget by helping with co-payments for medication and the special diet that Míša urgently needs.

Dance it up with EPP application for a charitable purpose

At this year’s Beats for Love festival, you can combine the joy of music and dance with the joy of helping those in need. Just download the free EPP-Pomáhej pohybem app from the Nadace ČEZ to your phone and turn it on as soon as your body gets pumped up to the rhythm of this year’s shows, or even as you move around the venue.

The app can be downloaded by anyone with a smartphone running at least iOS 10 and an iTunes account in the Czech Republic or with Android version 10 or later and a Google Play account in the Czech Republic. In both cases, you can find the app under the name EPP. Then all you have to do is download the app, turn it on, enter a few inputs and choose the type of movement you want to use to collect points.

EPPka turns your every move into points, which the Nadace ČEZ then converts into a financial gift for the selected recipients. The Bochňák grandparents, who completely took over the care of their two young granddaughters after their daughter’s death, want to give the girls cozy bedrooms. The mother of one-year-old Eliška, who has undergone several operations since her birth due to a developmental health issues, will use the funds for rehabilitation for her daughter. The more you move, the more points you can donate to those who struggle with difficulties in life.

Join the more than 750,000 fans who are already helping with EPP! The app is celebrating 10 years of operation this year, and in that time its users have supported almost 3,400 projects across the Czech Republic, raising more than CZK 262 million. EPPka has also supported a number of famous Czech athletes, including such stars as Jaromír Jágr, Kateřina Neumannová, Petra Kvitová and Eva Adamczyková Samková.

QR code to download the EPP Pomáhej pohybem app:

The Story of Brave Little Oliver

Two-year-old Oliver is growing up in the loving care of his deaf parents, Natálie and David. Since birth, however, Oliver has been battling a serious genetic brain disorder that caused him to have up to one hundred epileptic seizures a day.

After months spent in hospitals, he underwent extremely high-risk brain surgery in Brno, led by a Swiss specialist. Although the worst is now behind him, his little body remains very weak. Oliver is not yet able to speak or move independently, needs special glasses, and receives nutrition through a PEG feeding tube.

With immense patience and love, his parents are now doing everything they can to give Oliver as much stimulation as possible for his further development and to improve his everyday comfort.

Use of the financial donation

The contributions will be used to cover regular physiotherapy and neuro-speech therapy, both of which are key to Oliver’s progress. The family will also invest the funds in essential assistive devices and a special stroller, which will help Oliver navigate everyday life more comfortably.

How to donate?

The twelfth edition of Beats for Love is getting closer, and the festival is coming with another major announcement. After revealing its international stars, the festival now presents the complete artist flyer for 2026, revealing the full strength of this year’s program. More than 355 new names from Czechia and Europe are joining the already announced 180+ international artists, creating one of the most extensive line-ups in the festival’s history.

Beats for Love once again confirms that Dolní Vítkovice will transform into the centre of electronic music for four days, offering an exceptionally wide range of genres. Visitors can look forward to global stars, a strong European scene, and local artists who have long been an important part of the festival atmosphere.

Each day will offer major headliners who rank among the biggest names in contemporary electronic music. Wednesday will be dominated by Calvin Harris, one of the most successful producers in the world, whose tracks regularly reach billions of streams. On Thursday, Beats for Love will welcome Marshmello, an artist who blends dance music with pop energy and stands among the most distinctive figures of the global EDM scene. Friday night will belong to Dimitri Vegas, while Saturday’s program will bring two powerful names: Alesso with his emotional approach to electronic music, and Charlotte de Witte with her darker, high-energy sound.

The newly revealed complete poster also shows that the programme is far from being built only around global names. Another 355 artists from Czechia and Europe are expanding the festival line-up with hundreds of sets that will fill individual stages across the entire venue. The local and European scenes will therefore receive significant space, and visitors can look forward not only to major names, but also to discovering new projects, popular club favourites, and genre-specific highlights.

In 2026, the Beats for Love Universe is moving even further forward. Visitors can expect a more refined visual world, stronger stage design, new zones, and an accompanying program that will complement the music with additional experiences throughout the venue.

Beats for Love 2026 once again confirms its position as the biggest dance event in Central Europe. The complete flyer brings together global stars, the European scene, and local artists, promising four days full of music, energy, and unforgettable moments.

In cooperation with our partners ČSOB and Evropa 2, we have prepared a special competition for ticket holders to win an experience that is usually not available to regular visitors. The Beats for Love Backstage Tour will take you behind the scenes of the festival — to the place where artist preparations, technical facilities and the production team all come together, and where the atmosphere you cannot experience from the regular festival grounds comes to life.

Simply register and you will automatically be entered into the draw for a spot on an exclusive backstage tour of the largest electronic music festival in Central Europe. Winners will get a glimpse behind the curtain of the festival and experience Beats for Love from a perspective reserved for only a handful of people.

The Backstage Tour will take place on two dates — Thursday, 2 July or Saturday, 4 July. When registering, you can choose the day that suits you best.

The competition is open exclusively to holders of valid tickets for Beats for Love 2026.

The competition ends on Sunday, 21 June at 23:59.

The 12th edition of Beats for Love is just around the corner, and the festival is now revealing its full international line-up for this year’s edition in Dolní Vítkovice. The line-up brings the strongest global representation in the festival’s history – more than 180 international acts from all over the world. And that’s far from everything – hundreds more artists from the Czech Republic and across Europe will be announced soon.

Each festival day will feature standout headliners across the spectrum of electronic music genres. Wednesday will be dominated by global superstar Calvin Harris, whose hits rank among the most streamed in the world. Thursday belongs to Marshmello, a producer known for blending EDM with pop energy and standing as one of the most prominent names on today’s scene. Friday night will light up with Dimitri Vegas, while Saturday offers two powerful acts – Alesso and Charlotte de Witte – each representing a different side of today’s electronic scene.

The line-up is packed with international names including 4444 Of A Kind, Paul van Dyk, Dimension, Morten, and Acraze, as well as Lilly Palmer, R3HAB, Tita Lau, and Pendulum.

The Beats for Love Universe concept, introduced last year, is evolving even further in 2026. Visitors can expect a more immersive experience across the entire venue, enhanced stage design, new zones, and a deeper connection between music and the festival’s visual world. Beats for Love is not just about music – it will once again offer a rich additional program, community activities, art installations, and chill-out zones that together create its unique atmosphere.

Beats for Love 2026 delivers the strongest international line-up in its history, confirming its position as the biggest dance music event in Central Europe. Get ready for four days filled with music, energy, and unforgettable moments.

The Norwegian duo Da Tweekaz is one of the most prominent names on the global hardstyle scene. Kenth Kvien and Marcus Nordli have built a strong international fanbase over the past decade, earning a reputation for bringing playfulness, positivity, and a distinctive sound to hard dance music. 

Their style blends melodic hardstyle with catchy vocals and high-energy drops that never fail to move massive festival crowds. Da Tweekaz are known for injecting humor, personality, and unexpected elements into both their sets and productions – from remixes of global pop hits to original tracks inspired by Nordic culture.

They have racked up tens of millions of streams and regularly appear in popularity rankings, including the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs, where they consistently hold strong positions among fans of harder electronic music. Tracks like “Jägermeister,” “Moskau,” and “Because of You” have become staples of hardstyle sets worldwide and rank among the genre’s biggest crowd-pleasers.

Da Tweekaz are a core part of line-ups at the world’s biggest festivals, regularly performing at events such as Tomorrowland, Defqon.1, and Qlimax, where their sets are among the highlights of the program. Their ability to fuse hard-hitting sound with euphoric atmosphere makes them one of the most sought-after acts in today’s hard dance scene.

At Beats for Love 2026, Da Tweekaz will deliver a show packed with unstoppable energy, melodic drops, and moments that unite the entire crowd into one shared rhythm. Get ready for a set that won’t let you stand still – a night where hardstyle takes over completely.