Yes. This year, we will again use AI-powered translation for all programme sessions on the Luxor Stage and Gamechangers Stage by Třinecké železárny, including Czech-language talks.
Visitors will be able to choose from several languages directly in the mobile app, including Czech. Czech subtitles will also be displayed on screens at the Luxor Stage.
The Priority Pass price is valid for the entire festival. It is not a one-day pass.
If you purchase a Meltingpot Priority Pass during the festival, you need to visit the Accreditation desk, where your festival wristband will be exchanged. Without this exchange, it is not possible to use the Priority Pass benefits.
Yes, the talks will be interpreted into Czech. For selected stages, we are also currently discussing the possibility of using AI-generated subtitles.
Yes, 20 selected talks will be interpreted into sign language. Further details will be updated on an ongoing basis.
Yes. The individual Meltingpot forum stages have limited capacity, and entry is possible until the venue reaches its maximum capacity.
The Meltingpot Priority Pass is an optional upgrade to the festival ticket for visitors for whom the Meltingpot Forum programme is a key part of the festival. It offers priority access to discussion stages and additional related benefits.
Orders will be shipped starting from April 27, 2026.
You can also pick up your t-shirt in person at the festival.
Reservations for Vítkovice Gong Stage (main hall) are now open.
Reservations for Gong – small hall will open approximately one month before the festival.
Yes, if you have a valid ISIC, ITIC, IYTC or ALIVE card. The discount is CZK 600 on a 4-day ticket and CZK 200 on a 2-day ticket. The number of discount codes is limited.
You can generate your discount code in the AliveApp and enter it when purchasing your ticket on our website. One code can be used for one ticket.
Yes. A 2-day ticket can be easily upgraded to a 4-day ticket directly in its detail.
How it works:
Open your order details.
Click on the specific 2-day ticket.
Select Upgrade.
At checkout, the credit from your original ticket will be applied automatically and you will only pay the price difference.
After completing the payment, your ticket will automatically change to a 4-day ticket.
Note: Each ticket can only be upgraded once.
This year, we upgraded one-day tickets to two-day passes for a very similar price – the first ticket wave was even the same price. This allows visitors to enjoy more concerts, more programme, and the full festival atmosphere.
One-day VIP+ tickets are also available.
We recommend purchasing your Colours of Ostrava tickets online in advance – it’s the easiest and most convenient option. During the festival, a ticket office will also operate at the main entrance to the Dolní Vítkovice area, where you can buy regular tickets as well as tickets for visitors with ZTP and ZTP/P cards
Only buy tickets through the official Colours of Ostrava website. We do not recommend purchasing from online marketplaces or resale platforms – this way, you can avoid issues with ticket authenticity and disappointment at the festival entrance.
In December, you can also purchase printed four-day tickets at OC Forum Nová Karolina in Ostrava, where our team will be available at a stand in front of the Luxor bookstore on selected Wednesdays. Our hostesses will issue your ticket on the spot and add a small gift as well.
Yes! That’s a great idea. 👌
Currently, you can use benefit points from the Edenred and Up Benefity programs.
How to Use Your Benefit Points
We are also working on launching Benefit Plus and Pluxee soon—follow us for the latest updates.
During the festival, tickets will also be available at the ticket office located at the main entrance to the Dolní Vítkovice area. You can purchase both regular tickets and discounted tickets for visitors with ZTP or ZTP/P cards (1,490 CZK). Payment is possible by card only.
Online ticket sales will remain available throughout the entire festival.
Visitors to Colours of Ostrava 2026 with a valid festival ticket will be able to reserve a theatre.
Reservations for the Gong Grand Hall are already available.
Reservations for Gong – Small Hall will open approximately one month before the festival together with the full festival timetable.
To enter the Colours of Ostrava venue, you must exchange your ticket for an identification wristband, which you will need to show each time you enter the festival grounds.
Do not remove your wristband under any circumstances until the end of the festival. If you leave the venue and plan to return the same day, you must check out at the gate by tapping the chip on your wristband against the reader—just like you did when entering the venue.
If you are unable to present a valid wristband, you will not be allowed entry into the festival grounds.
All visitors are required to comply with the Terms and Conditions of Festival Attendance.
We are currently preparing up-to-date information on where and how you will be able to exchange your tickets for wristbands before the festival.
Yes, just like every year, all visitors aged 65 and over have free admission to the festival on Saturday. All they need to do is present a valid ID at the entrance.
You can find the festival site map here:
No. Each person may wear only one identification wristband, it is not possible to collect multiple wristbands for one person.
You can exchange your ticket for an identification wristband before the festival starts and save time at your first entry to the venue. Wristband exchange is only possible in person.
Luxor Bookstore – Forum Nová Karolina
Forum Nová Karolina, Jantarová 3344/4, Ostrava
Monday 13 July 2026 | 14:00–20:00
Tuesday 14 July 2026 | 14:00–20:00
Wednesday 15 July 2026 | 9:00–18:00
Luxor Bookstore – Avion Shopping Park
OC Avion Shopping Park, Rudná 3114/114, Ostrava
Monday 13 July 2026 | 14:00–20:00
Tuesday 14 July 2026 | 14:00–20:00
Wednesday 15 July 2026 | 9:00–18:00
Luxor Bookstore – Main Railway Station
Wilsonova 8, 121 06 Prague 2
Monday 13 July 2026 | 14:00–20:00
Tuesday 14 July 2026 | 14:00–20:00
Wednesday 15 July 2026 | 9:00–15:00
Luxor Bookstore – NC Královo Pole
Cimburkova 4, 612 00 Brno
Monday 13 July 2026 | 14:00–20:00
Tuesday 14 July 2026 | 14:00–20:00
Wednesday 15 July 2026 | 9:00–15:00
The festival gates open on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 12:00.
We recommend arriving about an hour before opening, around 11:00. Arriving earlier is not necessary and won’t give you any advantage.
Before the gates open, the area will still be busy with suppliers and vendors setting up, so please avoid long waiting or “camping” near the entrances. This helps ensure a smooth setup and a safe start to the festival.
We’re looking forward to seeing you.
Opening hours of the Colours of Ostrava 2026 festival grounds:
Absolutely yes. As part of the Colours Without Barriers project, we make it easier for visitors with reduced mobility to enjoy the festival without worries, allowing them to fully experience the music and other programs in the barrier-free area of Dolní Vítkovice.
For several years now, our standard services have included a discounted ticket price for holders of ZTP and ZTP/P disability cards, free admission for an accompanying person with a ZTP/P card, special viewing platforms, a Colours Without Barriers Chill-out Zone, barrier-free transportation within the city of Ostrava, and the option to book a trained assistant.
Of course. Entertainment for our young visitors will be provided by the ČEZ Family Park, which was created with the support of Nadace ČEZ. Children can look forward to a packed schedule of music and theater performances, as well as sports and creative workshops.
Parents of infants will find full support at the nursing tent. Throughout the entire festival, it will offer a peaceful space for relaxation and care for the little ones. Microwaves, kettles, and—last but not least—hygiene essentials provided by Procter & Gamble will be available.
Families can also take advantage of childcare services provided by trained professionals full of energy. This service is available from the festival gates opening until 8 PM. Childcare is subject to a fee of 100 CZK per hour.
Additionally, children under 140 cm in height get free entry to the festival.
No, they are not. Although we’re big fans of pets, we kindly ask you to leave your four-legged friends at home. Dogs are not allowed in the festival area. The only exception is for assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities.
Besides a good mood, don’t forget to bring, for example:
We recommend leaving valuables like jewelry, laptops, cameras, or expensive mobile phones at home.
This year’s Colours of Ostrava will once again be completely cashless. Payments throughout the festival grounds can be made using standard payment cards such as VISA or Mastercard, as well as via phones or smartwatches. We will not be accepting cash at all – not even at food stalls. Several previous editions have confirmed that card payments are the fastest and most convenient option, even at a music festival.
For those of you who don’t own a payment card or happen to forget yours at home, we’ve arranged the option to purchase a prepaid card. These cards will be valid only during the festival and exclusively within the festival grounds.
Have you lost something during the festival? All found items are collected at the info point in front of the main gate. If you have lost or found something, stop by, and we’ll be happy to assist you. After the festival, all lost and found items will be handed over to the Vítkovice District Office. The transfer will take place one week after the festival gates close.
To prevent losing your personal belongings, you can use the 24/7 storage service located at the main entrance to the Dolní Vítkovice area.
Charging stations will be available at several locations around the festival grounds, where you can rent a Brick power bank with integrated cables for USB-C, micro-USB and Lightning for Apple.
Detailed instructions and pricing for the power bank can be found in the link below.
For easier navigation around the festival grounds, we recommend downloading the Colours of Ostrava app, which includes an interactive map. If you prefer a physical version, we will add it here for download and printing soon — it will appear on this page as soon as it’s ready.
Applications for stall sales for this year’s event are already closed. Thank you for your interest! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. stanky@colours.cz
Due to the requirements of the main headliners, the use of cameras and video equipment during the festival is subject to strict regulations.
Photo
At the festival, photography with professional cameras is only permitted for accredited photographers who are working for selected media outlets (marked as PHOTO and VIP PHOTO). Visitors are only allowed to bring non-professional automatic cameras—compact cameras that cannot be used with an external flash. The main distinguishing feature is the lens size: compact camera vs. DSLR with a large protruding or detachable lens. During headliner performances, photography is strictly prohibited. This measure is in place due to contractual agreements and restrictions set by some performers, particularly the headliners.
Video
Recording video or using any other format is strictly prohibited. The only exception is for pre-accredited film crews. Anyone who violates these rules may disrupt the performance of certain artists.
The campsite and parking area will be open from Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 5:00 PM until Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 1:00 PM.
The Tent Inn ticket is always valid for the entire tent, not per person.
You are purchasing one accommodation for 2, 3, or 4 people, depending on the tent type – not individual tickets for each person.
The number of guests is determined by the tent size and is already included in the price.
Good news: all festival accommodation options are now on sale. You can choose between the basic campsite, the Chill Village glamping area, or settle straight into our comfortable Tent Inn.
If you prefer accommodation in a guesthouse or hotel, we recommend contacting these establishments directly. To make your choice easier, we’ve put together a list of the nearest ones.
Basic campsite offers the most affordable accommodation for those bringing their own tent. The Tent Inn Camp ensures hassle-free comfort with pre-pitched tents. The Chill Village Camp provides a glamping experience with plenty of space for a peaceful sleep and relaxation.
In each of our festival camps, you’ll find everything you need for a comfortable and hassle-free camping experience.
Facilities include a 24/7 reception desk, mobile showers and toilets, luggage storage, and food stalls. You’ll also find a zone with refrigerators and microwave ovens, a small grocery store, and a coffee stand.
New for this year’s edition is the Kaufland festival store located directly in the campsite, where you’ll be able to conveniently shop from a wide range of food, drinks, toiletries, and other practical essentials for your stay at the festival.
The campsite will also feature a Decathlon store offering a selection of camping and outdoor equipment. Whether you’ve forgotten your sleeping mat, need a new tent, a raincoat, or any other camping essentials, you’ll be able to purchase everything you need on-site without having to leave the festival grounds.
Thanks to these services, everything you need will be right at your fingertips, allowing you to focus on what matters most – enjoying Colours of Ostrava to the fullest. 🌈🎶
Yes. For more information about renting a caravan or motorhome parking space, visit the campsites section at the link below and select Basic campsite.
Bringing your drinks into the festival area is not allowed. We believe you will find something to enjoy from the wide selection of food and beverages available at the official stalls. Free drinking water is available on-site.
Exceptions apply to pregnant women, parents with small children, and visitors with special dietary requirements or medical dietary restrictions.
However, you are allowed to bring your food and drinks into the camping area.
Yes, bringing your food and drinks into the tent city is allowed.
Festivals can sometimes feel intense. If you need to rest, calm down or simply step away from the busy festival atmosphere for a while, you can visit the Mental Health point located near the main entrance between Info Point and First Aid.
Throughout the festival, specialists from ADRA and psychotherapists from the Hedepy platform will be available there. They can help you in difficult moments or simply offer a safe and quiet space.
A Mental Health support line will also be available: +420 601 394 649.
The festival will also include a relaxation zone for visitors on the autism spectrum, including Snoezelen therapy.
A medical service is available on-site, providing basic treatment if needed.
A 24/7 emergency hotline for the festival area is available at +420 739 80 70 20.
There are five medical stations located at:
Station 1 – Main Entrance
Station 2 – Česká spořitelna Stage
Station 3 – ČEZ Family Park
Station 4 – Gong
Station 5 – Hlubina
If you see someone in need of medical assistance, do not hesitate to contact the medical service or the festival staff.
NEAREST PHARMACY
Lékárna Karolína (Shopping Center, Level -2)
Jantarová 3344/4, 702 00 Ostrava
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
NEAREST EMERGENCY PHARMACY SERVICE
Operating hours: Weekdays 5:00 PM–7:00 AM, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: 24/7.
Phone: +420 596 192 373
The emergency pharmacy service is located inside the hospital premises, to the right of the main entrance.
Facility: Ostrava-Fifejdy Municipal Hospital – Pharmacy
Nemocniční 898/20, 702 00 Ostrava
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Not feeling well? Feeling anxious or afraid?
If any festival visitor experiences distress for any reason, they can find support on-site. A Mental Health tent, located in front of the main gate, offers a safe space for those in need. Volunteers and professionals from ADRA, o.p.s., who are trained in psychological first aid and intervention, will be available to help.
The Mental Health Tent is open to everyone in need of emotional support, including children and teenagers.
A small children’s corner is also available for parents who require psychological assistance while accompanied by a child.
Mental Health tent emergency hotline: +420 601 394 649
NEAREST EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
General Medical Emergency Service for Adults, Varenská 5
(their website lists different opening hours: Weekdays 5:00 PM–10:00 PM, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 8:00 AM–8:00 PM).
Because naturally even emergency opening hours need their own emergency clarification.
General Medical Emergency Service for Children and Adolescents
(since 1 January 2023 located at University Hospital Ostrava, 17. listopadu 1790/5, Ostrava-Poruba 708 52 -> Building A)
Opening hours: Weekdays 4:00 PM–10:00 PM, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Dental Emergency Service, Závodní 2885/86, 703 00 Ostrava–Vítkovice
Opening hours: Weekdays 6:00 PM–11:00 PM, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Important Contacts:
We want to ensure the most enjoyable festival experience for all visitors. To achieve this, everyone must follow the safety rules for their own benefit and the benefit of all other festival attendees.
Umbrellas are not allowed inside the festival area; only raincoats are permitted. This is for the comfort of all spectators.
Bringing your own drinks into the festival area is not allowed. Free drinking water is available on-site. Visitors may bring their own PET bottle (maximum capacity of 0.5 L). Bringing personal beverages and food is allowed in the camping area.
Oversized backpacks, luggage, bicycles, scooters, and other means of transportation are prohibited in the festival area.
Bringing any alcoholic beverages, glass containers including bottles, cans, flammable substances (such as sprays, corrosives, explosives, dyes, or flammable liquids like perfumes over 200 ml), and any kind of weapons including scissors and impact weapons into the festival area is strictly prohibited.
Bringing psychotropic substances, items that pose a safety risk, pyrotechnic items such as fireworks, firecrackers, flares, smoke bombs, or ignition devices, open flames, laser pointers, tape recorders, professional cameras, film cameras, and video cameras into the festival area is strictly prohibited.
Bringing or leading animals into the festival area is prohibited, with the exception of assistance dogs for physically disabled individuals.
Without prior agreement with the organizer, it is forbidden to distribute or place any promotional or advertising materials in the festival area or its immediate vicinity, including racist, offensive, vulgar, or otherwise inappropriate materials, as well as materials promoting a political party or movement or any politically oriented content. Additionally, materials promoting individuals who are not official partners of the organizer are not allowed.
The DPO Festival Ticket is a special 7-day public transport ticket for visitors of Colours of Ostrava.
It costs CZK 250 and is valid from 13 to 19 July 2026 on all services operated by the Ostrava Public Transport Company (DPO).
You can purchase it in the MojeDPO app or have it loaded directly onto your festival wristband. If you choose the wristband option, you will receive a QR code by email after purchase. Simply present it together with your festival ticket at any accreditation point, and the ticket will be loaded onto your wristband chip.
The festival ticket allows you to travel around Ostrava without limits throughout the entire festival week.
Yes. During the festival, Ostrava offers direct flight connections, including London and Warsaw. You will arrive at Leoš Janáček Ostrava Airport.
The ideal option is to arrive on Wednesday and depart on Sunday. One-way tickets start at approximately CZK 1,034, return tickets from CZK 2,242.
Ostrava → Warsaw
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
departure from OSR: 14:45
arrival to WAW: 15:40
Warsaw → Ostrava
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
departure from WAW: 13:10
arrival to OSR: 14:10
The ideal option is to arrive on Wednesday and depart on Sunday. One-way tickets start at approximately CZK 529, return tickets from CZK 3,700.
Ostrava → London Stansted
Wed: departure 10:30 | arrival 11:45
Sun: departure 9:30 | arrival 10:45
London Stansted → Ostrava
Wed: departure 6:55 | arrival 10:05
Sun: departure 5:55 | arrival 9:05
Parking directly at the festival venue is unfortunately not possible. We recommend leaving your car outside the city centre and heading to the venue on foot, by public transport, or using shared Nextbike bicycles. Dolní Vítkovice is very easy to reach, and tram and bus connections will be reinforced during the festival.
Our official festival parking lot at Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad is already sold out. You can use the parking garage at the Forum Nová Karolina shopping centre, which is approximately a 15-minute walk from the festival entrance.
Heimstaden will once again operate buses as part of the “Vezeme vás domů” project. Festival visitors will be comfortably transported to Ostrava-Poruba, Karviná, Orlová, Havířov and Frýdek-Místek. The proceeds support the “S námi domů” project, helping young people leaving children’s homes, halfway houses or foster care.
Seats can be purchased online in advance via the Heimstaden website here:
You can find the timetables here:
The shuttle service offers a comfortable ride between the campsite near Slezskoostravský Castle and the main festival area, running in both directions. Shuttles operate every 30 minutes, with the stop located approximately 200 metres from the main festival entrance along an accessible, step-free route.
This service is available to all campsite visitors and is designed to make the journey more pleasant—especially for those with reduced mobility.
All roads lead to Colours! It’s up to you which mode of transport you choose. You can travel by:
The festival site in Dolní Vítkovice is close to the city center, so we recommend using public transport, the connections of which will be strengthened during the festival, or shared bikes from nextbike.
Heimstaden will once again operate buses as part of the “Vezeme vás domů / We’ll Take You Home” project. The buses will comfortably take you from the festival to Ostrava-Poruba, Karviná, Orlová, Havířov and Frýdek-Místek. The proceeds support the “S námi domů / Home With Us” initiative, which helps young people leaving children’s homes, halfway houses or foster care. Updated information about ticket prices will be added soon. Tickets will be available for purchase online as well as at the stand located by the festival’s main gate.
On a nextbike shared bike you will be in the center of Ostrava or at the campsite in just a few minutes. If you are not yet using the nextbike application, you can get a voucher worth 100 CZK for registration. You can use the credit for paid rides or to purchase a subscription.