Mighty Sounds 2023 all the infos.

The Mighty Sounds Festival is a unique three-day music event, which is annually held in July near the Czech City of Tábor. The festival focuses primarily on punk and punk rock, rock’n’roll, hardcore, reggae, ska, rockabilly, indie rock and other styles of music that are derived from, or closely related to, these styles. One of the things that make this festival special is the large number of foreign bands present. More than 80% of the lined-up bands are from outside of the Czech Republic. Of course there are also top Czech bands representing the above different styles of music. So, Might Sounds is something different and something special – not at all like a typical Czech music festival.

There have been many bands and solo artists at the Mighty Sounds Festivals since the first festival was held in 2005: Dropkick Murphys, Ska-P, Suicidal Tendencies, Gogol Bordello, Pennywise, The Subways, Anti-Flag, Turbonegro, Ignite, Sick Of It All, Madball, Comeback Kid, Dog Eat Dog, Backyard Babies, H20, The Casualties, Dubioza Kolektiv, Frank Turner, Enter Shikari, Dub Incorporation, Sick Of It All, Protoje, Architects, Biohazard, Nekromantix, The Slackers, Enter Shikari, Architects, Gallows, Macka B, Ky-Mani Marley, Alborosie, Inner Circle, Derrick Morgan or The Aggrolites and many others. In addition to the opportunity to hear some famous and major bands representing a range of diverse musical genres, the festival also provides attendees with the opportunity to listen to a number of sometimes smaller but highly talented and perhaps unfamiliar – but always top quality – bands.

The Mighty Sounds Festival gives its attendees a guarantee – which is that you won’t find a similar line-up of bands in the Czech Republic this year. At each festival, the program includes over 150 artists who will be performing on five live and three DJ stages. In 2017, acoustic Black Coffee Stage has been added to the festival programme. Traditionally, live theater also has its place at the festival in the Theatre Tent where there are also film screenings. And, from year-to-year, there are also a wide range of other activities to participate in as part of the accompanying program, such as soccer and netball tournaments, graffiti and more. We also regularly cooperate with the Czech-supported EU project “Light for the World”, which helps spread awareness about the need for blindness prevention in Africa and which raises money for needed operations.

The above is an overview of the Mighty Sounds Festival. More details on the upcoming 2020 edition are given in the individual sections. Here you will find continually updated information about the festival’s program. You can also buy your tickets here.

Location

The Mighty Sounds Festival is held close to the Czech city of Tábor, which is in South Bohemia. More specifically, the festival grounds are on the outskirts of the city. The site is between Tábor and the nearby town of Sezimovo Ústí.

GPS coordinates: 49°23’37.079″N, 14°42’10.880″E.

The festival’s site is at Tábor’s Čápův dvůr airport, which is located about 5 km from the center of the center of Tábor.

City of Tábor

Tábor is a city with a unique history that dates back to 1420. It played a leading role in the history of change during this early period welcoming those who would be different. Its forward thinking and welcoming tradition continues to this day – as such, it is a perfect host city for the Mighty Sounds Festival. Everything you might need during the festival, you will surely be able to find in Tábor – whether it’s hotels, hostels, restaurants, shops, banks, ATMs or supermarkets. For any additional or specific information about Tábor, please visit the city’s official website – visittabor.eu.

If you need help with accommodations, transportation and other types of services before or during the festival, please contact the city of Tabor’s information center, which will gladly provide you with all the information needed:

Tábor Infocentrum
Žižkovo nám. 2, 390 01 Tábor
tel. +420 381 486 230-4

 

Transportation

How to get to the Czech Republic

By plane

The easiest way to travel to Mighty Sounds from far away is to get on a plane and go to Prague’s international airport “Prague Václav Havel Airport”. It’s just about 120 km to Tábor from there.

Do you want to buy the whole package for Mighty Sounds 2020 (festival tickets, transportation, accommodation) on one place? Try Festicket.com

 

How to get to the city of Tábor

By train

By far the easiest way to get to the Mighty Sounds Festival is to travel there by train from Prague. The station is Tábor – Čápův dvůr, which is located right by the festival’s site. For train timetables and bus schedules, including fares, check IDOS.

By car

The city of Tábor is located along the E55 international highway. It is approximately 90 km south of Prague heading towards České Budějovice. You don’t get off the E55 at Tábor, instead you continue south towards České Budějovice and the town of Sezimovo Ústí. Once you reach the traffic circles (roundabouts) between Tábor and Sezimovo Ústí, you will be directed to the festival site by traffic signage. This signage leads directly to the festival’s parking area.

Approximate distances to Tábor:
from Vienna: 220 km
from Linz: 160 km
from Salzburg: 290 km
from Ljubljana: 575 km
from Passau: 170 km
from Munich: 345 km
from Regensburg: 280 km
from Chemnitz: 260 km
from Dresden: 250 km
from Berlin: 450 km
from Wroclaw: 410 km
from Krakow: 500 km

 

By bus

Another way to reach Tábor is to come by bus. You go to the main bus station Tábor – Hlavní nádraží. This is the only bus station there is in Tábor and all the inter-city busses go here. The festival site is located about two kilometers from this station and it can be reached via a number of local bus lines. For additional information, see below.
For train timetables and bus schedules, including fares, visit IDOS.

Getting around Tábor and to the festival site

Public transport service

No matter how you get to Tábor, once there, you can count on using the public bus service:

  • lines 10, 11,13, 17 will take you to the bus stop at Sídliště Nad Lužnicí. From there it is about 1 km to the festival’s site.
  • line 50 is going to the bus stop at Sídliště Nad Lužnicí E55, about 1 km from the festival site.
  • lines 15 and 16 make a stop at the Tesco supermarket, which is about 1 km away from the festival site.

The frequency with which the buses run to/from the station at Sídliště Nad Lužnicí depends on the time of day. Generally buses run every 5 – 20 minutes. When searching for public transport connections, beware of holiday traffic. Timetables can be found here – follow the lines running in the direction of Sídliště Nad Lužnicí.

Taxi

An alternative to travel around the Tábor area and to the festival is by taxi. The Mighty Sounds Festival can recommend the services of Taxi Tábor David Bárta, phone +420 777 262 530 or +420 725 800 700.

Bike

We are happy to welcome visitors who want to come to the festival by bicycle. For them, we have a fenced, lighted and secure bike storage area at the entrance to the camping site. This site also serves as a secure parking area for motorcycles and it is part of the festival’s tradition of providing safe storage options for visitors’ valuables. We will only charge you 200 CZK (roughly 10 €) for safeguarding your ecological means of transport for the whole festival.

Motorcycles (motorbikes, scooters, etc.)

If you want to come to the festival on any of the above, we have a fenced, lighted and secure storage area at the entrance to the camping site. This site also serves as a secure parking area for bicycles and it is part of the festival’s tradition of providing safe storage options for visitors’ valuables. We will only charge you 200 CZK (roughly 10 €). Upon arrival, turn towards the main entrance to the camping site.

 

Miscellaneous

Children

Children under 12 year of age and those shorter than 140 cm can come to the Mighty Sounds Festival for free (accompanied by a guardian or parent). There will be a children’s play area in the festival grounds along with other activities suitable for youngsters – which will include more than just sports.

Mighteen Ticket

Kids between 13 years and 17 years may buy a ticket for the entire festival for 50% of the 3-days Ticket price on spot. We welcome visitors of all ages!

Seniors

Persons older than 66 years may buy a ticket for the entire festival for 50% of the 3-days Ticket price on spot. We welcome visitors of all ages!

Discounts & special provisions for the handicapped

Persons with an impairment who can show a certificate of disability may buy a ticket for the entire festival for50% of the 3-days Ticket price on spot. This option is available at the festival’s entrance gate only. A special provision has been made for wheelchair-bound visitors, which is the inclusion of free entry for a single companion.

Identification wristbands

After buying or showing a valid ticket, each visitor is entitled to be receive a festival wristband, which is used for identification purposes and gives them the right to enter or leave the festival grounds whenever they like. The wristband is only to be used by a single and the same person and it is not valid if damaged. All visitors are obligated to show their wristband to security service personnel when entering the festival grounds as well as during random security checks. If found wearing a fake, damaged or otherwise invalid wristband, the festival-goer will be denied entrance and/or escorted out of the festival area.

Waste

The Mighty Sounds Festival sorts its waste and garbage. As in past years, we want to ask all our visitors to help us out with this task (and to help the environment) by sorting your waste. This will also help us keep the festival grounds clean and tidy. There will be additional waste bins for sorted plastics and glass located throughout the camping area.

Emergency phone numbers

First Aid – 155

Municipal Police – 156

Czech Police – 158

ABA (round-the-clock roadside assistance) – 1240

Audio/video recording

It is prohibited to use a flash near the stages. Taking pictures with a professional camera or from the area right in front of the stage is only allowed if those persons who have received a special photographer’s pass. Photographer passes need to be requested in advance and are granted to professional photographers only.

Restrictions & prohibitions

Bringing objects that might pose a danger to others onto the festival grounds is strictly prohibited. Such items would include glass bottles, fireworks, umbrellas, flammable substances and firearms of any kind. As far as food and drink are concerned, only water in plastic bottles is allowed. As mentioned before, it is prohibited to bring dogs onto the grounds.

It is also prohibited to have a fire at the festival – either in the parking area or in any of the camping areas. No holes may be dug in the ground either – this site is used as an airport for the landing of smaller and larger airplanes. It is also prohibited to camp in the parking area. This year, for those who wish to set up a tent by their vehicle, we have introduced the special Parking Camp.

Dogs

No dogs may come to the Mighty Sounds Festival. After a dog bit some festival goers at the camp some years ago, we decided we had no choice but to not to allow visitors to bring or have their dogs anywhere on the festival’s grounds – this includes both in the camping and parking areas. No exceptions will be made and no matter how small or friendly-looking your pet is, it will be denied entrance. Leaving your dog at home also means protecting its ears and your fellow visitors’ who may not like or may be allergic to pets. We thank you for your understanding.

 

 

Parking fees:

  • passenger cars / caravans / campers / vans / buses : 500 CZK / 25 €
  • motorcycles and bicycles: 200 CZK / 10 €  

The price for parking at the festival is good for all three days and it is the same for just a single day or two days.

The above-described parking area is only for the parking of transportation vehicles and it is not possible to camp there. If you want to set up a tent next to your car, you will need to use the Parking Camp. We continue to kindly ask all of our visitors to respect the prohibition against making fires or digging any holes in the airport area. Thank you for your understanding.

Opening hours Parking is from Thursday Jun 22, 2023, 4:00 p.m. until Monday Jun 26, 2023, noon

Camping area

The camping and parking options have each a different level of services and amenities with a comparable difference in pricing.

Camp Village

  • this is the traditional, classic type of camping area
  • there is a use charge of  690 CZK/ 32 € per person for the entire festival
  • a reservation for a site in the Camp Village can be purchased in advance or on spot
  • access to mobile toilets, sinks, showers and ceramic toilets included

Camp Village DeLuxe

  • this camping area is more expensive and comes with above-standard services – price is  990 CZK / 45€ per person for the entire festival
  • the price includes free access to separate container showers and ceramic toilets
  • a reservation (voucher) for the Camp Village DeLuxe can be purchased in advance through pre-sale agencies as well as on-site
  • the Camp Village DeLuxe area is fenced, guarded and better lit and its higher level of amenities are meant to offer visitors a more comfortable stay with enhanced security and better sanitation facilities, which will serve a smaller number of people
  • limited to 600 people

  • fenced, guarded area

  • unlimited access to traditional mobile toilets plus ceramic toilets and showers included

  • NEW a guarantee of hot water in the showers thanks to a large-capacity water heater

  • NEW possibility to visit friends in the Parking Camp and vice versa

  • NEW access to showers and ceramic toilets non-stop from Thursday 16:00 to Monday 12:00

  • NEW access for Camp Village Deluxe pass holders (and vice versa)

 

Parking Camp

  • a special section of the Camping Village, which for this year will have only a limited capacity; the big advantage to visitors wishing to stay in the Parking Camp is that they will be able to set up a tent and camp out beside their car
  • Parking Camp electricity available – the number is limited to 50 spots
  • the price includes free access to showers and ceramic toilets
  • a reservation (voucher) for the Parking Camp can be purchased in advance through pre-sale agencies as well as on-site
  • for those with a Parking Camp reservation, upon arrival at the festival (or if purchased on site upon arrival), the Parking Camp voucher will be exchanged for the appropriate number of parking cards and wristbands entitling its holders to enter the Parking Camp
  • there are two Parking Camp options, which we are offering to visitors this year; each option is a complete visitor package – there is an assigned space with a limited number of visitors (people and tents), depending on the option selected.
  • (Fees can change for 2023).

a) Parking Camp for up to 5 persons

  • price is 4.900 CZK / 215 €
  • visitors have space (10 x 4 m) for their vehicle and up to 5 persons
  • the price includes free access to separate container showers and ceramic toilets

b) Parking Camp for up to 9 persons

  • price is 7.700 CZK / 330 €
  • visitors have space (10 x 5) for their vehicle, for up to 9 persons with the option to modify the configuration of the space by using e.g. tarps
  • the price includes free access to separate container showers and ceramic toilets

Parking Camp electricity vouchers are available online. The number is limited to 50 slots and the price is 1500 CZK / 70 €. Each vehicle needs to have own cable at least 50 m long and with CEE Type E plug, 230 V / 16 A.

– NEW access for Camp Village Deluxe pass holders (and vice versa)

– NEW a guarantee of hot water in the showers thanks to a large-capacity water heater

– NEW access to showers and ceramic toilets non-stop from Thursday 16:00 to Monday 12:00

Opening hours for the Camp Village, Camp Village DeLuxe and Parking Camp are

from Thursday Jun 22, 2023, 4:00 p.m. until Monday Jun 26, 2023, noon

This year, there will a cafe tent with fresh bakery products and a large beer tent in the camping area, as well as enlarged offer of food and drinks.

The organizers are not responsible for the safety of your belongings in the camping area. For this reason, we don’t recommend leaving valuables in your tents while you’re away. If you want to store your valuables while at the festival, we have available a storage room.

We ask the visitors to respect the prohibition against making fires or digging any holes in the airport area. Thank you for your understanding.

Accommodation in the vicinity of the festival

If you would like to find a place to stay in Tábor or Sezimovo Ústí, you need to recognize that you will probably be staying several kilometers away from the festival site. To get to the festival site there are a number of different local bus routes and a taxi from Tábor to the festival site should not exceed 300 CZK (roughly 13 €).

You can find information about accommodations near the festival in the Accommodations section of the official website of the city of Tábor. Other sites include Booking.com and the Czech-language site Accomodation in CZ. Prices generally range from 500 CZK up to 2.000 CZK (20 to 80 €) per person per night without breakfast.

Services

Hygiene

Showers

Again this year, you will have the possibility of having a nice and soothing shower. Newly access to traditional mobile toilets plus ceramic toilets and showers is in every type of camp.

Toilets

We want to make sure there are an adequate number of portable toilets in the festival area, and they will be cleaned at regular intervals. Portaloos will be distributed evenly around the festival grounds and the camping area. Ceramic toilets will be available in Camp Village, Camp Village DeLuxe and Parking Camp for free. If you happen to find an unclean toilet, try looking for one in another part of the festival grounds as the toilets are cleaned every day in rotation, one by one. In any case, we recommend you bring your own supply of toilet paper.

Wash basins (sinks)

There will also be portable wash basins both in the festival area and in the camp. Depending on the type of water they provide, they will be labeled either for service or drinking water. Wash basins are supplied from portable water tanks that need to be refilled from time to time. Therefore, if you come across an empty water tank, try using one in another part of the festival area.

Litter bins and waste containers

There will be a sufficient number of litter bins and sorted waste containers at the festival. Please help us keep the festival clean and tidy.

Information booth

You will get all the latest information about the program and any changes to it and other events going on at festival site. You will also find information about bus and train schedules, weather forecasts and more. The information booth will also function as the festival’s lost and found. Each visitor can request a free printed festival program at the info booth.

Festival management

Security Service

To ensure the safety of festival visitors and the smooth running of the festival, a security service will be onsite. We want to make sure everyone has a wonderful festival experience and we expect the security service personnel to act accordingly – and we are asking all visitors to act accordingly as well and to respect the rights and interests of other festival attendees.

First Aid

There is a medical team on duty round the clock. In the event of an emergency, please contact the organizers at the Mighty Sounds emergency hotline: +420 776 504 644. This number can be used to request first from our medical team, but please note that it is only available during the Mighty Sounds festival and only within the festival area!

Throughout the area you will also find location signs called rescue points. These can be used to quickly let our paramedics know your location.

In the event of an injury or emergency outside the reach of our medical service, please call 155 or 112. Protect your hearing from excessive noise and your skin from too much sunlight. Ear plugs are available at the merchandise tent.

Luggage storage room

The Mighty Sounds luggage storage room will be located within the camping area and will be open around the clock from Friday afternoon (at 18:00) and close on Monday noon (at 12:00 am). The same timeframes will apply to the bicycle, motorcycle, etc. storage.

The services and fees are as follows:

  • lockers – a safety locker can be rented for 250 CZK on Thursday, 200 CZK on Friday, 150 CZK on Saturday and 70 CZK on Sunday (plus a 100 CZK refundable deposit for the key)
  • power boxes – smaller lockable compartment with 230V plug; rental price is 250 CZK on Thursday, 200 CZK on Friday, 150 CZK on Saturday and 70 CZK on Sunday (plus a 100 CZK refundable deposit for the key)
  • shelves – the attendant will store anything into the depository shelves for 70 CZK; if you need to access your stuff and then deposit it again, you will pay another 70 CZK
  • phone and tablet charging – 50 CZK for one recharge
  • power banks can be rented for 60 CZK (plus a 340 CZK refundable deposit for the key)
  • phone cables can be rented for 20 CZK
  • motorcycles or bikes – € 10 for the entire festival

If you are going to have a bicycle with you and you want to keep it safe & sound, we will put it in a lighted, fenced-off and guarded storage area for a fee of € 10. Even though the storage area will be under constant security supervision, we strongly recommend that you properly lock your bike. The Mighty Sounds luggage storage is run by competent and responsible personnel, so there is no need to worry. However, experience has shown that it’s best when festival visitors only bring essential things to the festival with them (this may not necessarily include laptops and such).

Merchandise

You will be able to buy band-merch in the official Mighty Sounds merchandising tent. However, we cannot say whether or not a particular band will be bringing any of their own merchandise. The bands may just have t-shirts or other similar types of clothing for purchase – we also won’t know what the prices will be ahead of time. All of this is entirely up to each of the individual bands. Besides band-merch, we will also have for sale the unique Mighty Sounds Festival official merchandise. Apart from the above-noted merchandise, the merch tent will be selling earplugs and cheap, bottled drinking water.

Lost and found

If any of our visitors find or lose something while attending the festival, they should turn-in found items or inquire at the information tent about lost items. Anything items that remain unclaimed in our lost and found after the close of the festival will be posted on the festival website and the owner of the items will be able to make arrangements for the items to be returned to them.

Festival guide

Again this year, we are handing out to visitors a free, printed Mighty Sounds Festival guidebook. The guide will contain a map of the festival grounds, a bands running order, general organizational information and any other important information that we can think of that might come in handy.

Food/drinks

Each year we try our best to bring you a number of different food and beverage options – lots of variety, specialty items and the best quality we can find. Sadly, it is not possible to bring your own food or drinks into the festival’s grounds – except for bottled water (plastic bottles).

FAQ

I’m going to Mighty Sounds

Where the hell do I find Mighty Sounds?

The Mighty Sounds Festival takes place on the site of a former airport – the place is called Čápův dvůr and it is close to the attractive city of Tábor, Czech Republic. Tábor is named after Mount Tábor, which is believed by many to be the location of the Transfiguration of Christ. However, the name is quite popular and today means camp or encampment in the Czech language.

Ummm, alright, where the hell is Tábor and how do I get there?

Tábor is located in the region of South Bohemia and is about 120 km south of the Czech capital, Prague. Tábor is about an hour’s drive by car from Prague. It is also easily reached by either train or bus. The trip takes about an hour and a half and will cost you no more than CZK 150, which roughly equals to € 8. Speaking from experience, we’d recommend taking the train.

Where do I find information about bus and train schedules?

Go to IDOS – it’s a site that compiles train and bus schedules in the Czech Republic. Switch it into the English language and you should be able to find what you’re looking for.

Going from Prague to Mighty Sounds, where should I get off the train?

Get off at the Čápův dvůr station. It’s within a stone’s throw from the festival site so no worries, you won’t get lost. Plus it’s a safe bet, all the trains will stop at that station from Thursday, Jun 22 through Monday, Jun 26, 2023.
More Info: INFO: Transportation- By Train.

What are my best options for accommodations?

Your number one option would be to bring along your own tent and put it up in the festival grounds camping area. Camping is subject to a minimal charge of € 32 and you will be able to leave your car at the parking area for a low fee (see below). Don’t feel like dragging your tent and camping gear? Why not book a pre-erected FestiTent. Check out FestiTent here. Otherwise you may want to check out Tábor’s hotel – click here.

Do you accept euros or do I need to get Czech crowns?

We accept both currencies. It might be slightly more convenient for you to exchange some money into Czech crowns but you shouldn’t have any problem with paying in euros.

Camp Site

How soon can I put up my tent in one of the camping areas?

The camping area will be open and you can start erecting your tents as of 6:00 p.m. on Thursday – and, this is also when we’ll be tapping the beer kegs, so we can get the party started one day early. Would you rather just arrive and enjoy the beer? Then book your pre-erected FestiTent here!

Will there be a place to take a shower in the camping areas?

All festival vistiors who are stayin in camp can use ceramic toilets and showers with no limits. For Camp Village Deluxe and Parking Camp is guarantee of hot water in the showers.

Do I have to pay for having a tent?

Of course, the sky’s the limit – use your imagination.

Can I bring my dog with me to the Mighty Sounds Festival?

No. We have to ask all of our visitors to please leave their dog(s) or any other pet(s) at home. In this way you will protect your pet’s ears and your fellow visitors’ health and safety. The gravity of some incidents during past years has shown that it’s best not to allow any dogs within the festival grounds, the camping or parking areas. Absolutely no exceptions will be made and no matter how small or friendly-looking your dog is, our security guards won’t let it in. We appreciate your understanding.

What is the ground surface like at the festival area?

It’s a former airport site, with the ground covered with grass. The festival area is able to resist even heavy ongoing rain without turning to mud – but, of course, it is even nicer in the sunshine. There is an efficient drainage system designed to keep the area of the airport dry and to remove standing water.

Is there going to be enough lighting around the camping area so I won’t get lost at night?

We will do our best to provide enough lighting throughout the camping area. You should be able to have a good sense of direction all through the night.

How far is the camping area from the parking area?

The parking area is about 300 meters from the Camp Village and Camp Village DeLuxe. By separating them, we want to minimize the risk of accidents. And of course, in our new Parking Camp, visitors can camp right next to their vehicles.

Parking site

Can I park my car next to my tent?

No, there was an accident at a different festival last year at which a car ran over a sleeping girl. It’s in everybody’s interest to make sure nothing horrific like this happens at this year’s Mighty Sounds Festival. Thus, we can’t allow anybody to park their cars within the basic camping areas. In this way, we can also keep an eye on the parking area and guard your vehicles more effectively. If you want to camp out by your car, you can make use of this year’s new Parking Camp option. Its greatly reduced capacity allows us to have additional security and supervision. For more information, see the section Site, subsection Camping area.

How much does the parking cost?

The price for both a single day and for the entire festival is the same, € 25. You can buy the voucher for Standard Parking in the pre-sale for 2023 too – check Tickets section.

Where do I park and sleep if I come by a caravan/camper van?

Feel free to bring your caravan or camper van. One option is to just park your vehicle in the parking area (for € 25); but, for the reasons already stated above, you cannot drive your vehicle into either of the regular, standard camping area. In the parking area it is also forbidden to erect any tents (shelters, etc.) by your vehicle; and therefore, for the purposes of sleeping, you will need to plan to stay within your van or camper.

However, this year Mighty Sounds is making a more comfortable option available for visitors who wish to take advantage of it. This is the Parking Camp where for € 215 / € 330 campers and vans will have a dedicated 10×4 meter area in which to park. Here visitors will have a dedicated space around your vehicle. This is the one place at the festival where visitors can have their tents and shelters next to their vehicle. The price includes entrance to the Parking Camp for five people, who will also have unlimited access to ceramic toilets and showers. For more information see section Site, Camping area.

How much do I pay for parking if I want to commute every day from a hotel, etc.?

This is easy. The festival parking charge is the same for only one day or the entire festival. You will pay your parking fee for all three days in one go. The cars are lined up next to each other as they come in and due to our need to provide as much parking as possible, it will be impossible to ask for a common parking place for both you and your friends. When leaving or entering the premises, you will need to show your parking ticket.

Is there any security (guard) at the parking area?

There will be lighting in the parking area and it will be patrolled by security guards. However, as experience in life shows, your car is far from being a ‘safe’ as such and thus we strongly recommend that you shouldn’t leave anything valuable in a vehicle. You can store all your valuables in the festival camp’s luggage storage for a pocket-friendly fee.

When leaving, is there a way for me to find out if there’s still some alcohol in my blood?

Well, if you haven’t had a drop all through the festival, then you’re all set. If you have, everyone will have the option to have their blood alcohol level tested when they are leaving the festival site (by the storage area). This service is for a small fee.

Can I sleep in my car?

Of course you can. But we can’t allow you to sleep next to your car in the parking area. If you want to sleep next to your vehicle or to set up a tent next to your vehicle, we are introducing a new option this year, which is our Parking Camp. There have been serious accidents in the past when people slept next to their vehicles. Detailed information can be found in the section Site, Camping are.

Festival Area

When will the festival area itself be open?

It will open on Friday at 2:00 p.m. and on both Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 a.m.

Do children have to pay the entrance fee as well?

Younger children can come to the festival with a parent or guardian for free. It’s been a tradition of Mighty Sounds that all kids below 140 cm in height and/or under 12 years of age are allowed in for free.

Will it be possible to buy a one-day ticket for Mighty Sounds at the gate?

Yes, you will be able to buy tickets valid for the entire festival, or for Saturday + Sunday only and also only for Sunday. The prices will be announced sufficiently in advance.

Will I be allowed in with a camera?

Yes, but it is prohibited to use a flash when taking pictures near the stages.

What about bringing a backpack or a handbag, can I bring these in with me?

Sure thing! However, our security guards will check them for any prohibited items when you come in.

Is there anything that I cannot bring in with me to the festival grounds?

We have to prohibit our visitors from bringing anything onto the festival grounds that might possibly put other festival attendees in danger – such as glass bottles, pyrotechnics (fireworks), umbrellas, flammable substances or firearms or weapons of any kind. As far as food and drink goes, visitors can only bring in with them water in 0,5 l plastic bottles. And as mentioned before, there’s absolutely zero chance of getting in with your dog.

Can I return my empty beer cups?

In 2022, the cups will be returnable.

What about drinking water?

Those who don’t fancy beer or other toothsome beverages will be able to buy inexpensive plain drinking water in plastic bottles (1.5 l for CZK 20 or € 1) at the Mighty Sounds merchandise tent.

What about a printed festival guide, will there be one available?

Sure enough – same as last year! Our printed Mighty Sounds Guide will include a festival grounds’ map, the running order of the bands and everything else a visitor needs to know about – everything which a festival warhorse simply cannot do without. Best of all, the Mighty Sounds Festival Guide will be free.

Will there be a place where I can charge my cell phone?

Yes, this service is going to be available at the Luggage storage room for a fee. Alternatively it is going to be provided by Greenpeace at their tents located within the festival area, but don’t forget to bring your own charger.

Will there be more than just music at the Mighty Sounds Festival this year?

Yes, of course. We’ve always borne in mind that a bit of an extra support program and other activities won’t do any harm. We hope that this year’s abundance will keep you entertained and have something for everyone. We will keep you updated about everything in a timely manner via our website.

I gathered there’s a half-pipe ramp at the festival, can I use it as well?

Let’s leave that to the pros, the risk of injuries is way too high.

Services

Is there going to be some sort of storage/left-luggage room?

Your tent or your car is not safe for the storage of valuables. So don’t give thieves a chance – use our depository! Services and fees are as follows:

  • lockers – a safety locker can be rented for 250 CZK on Thursday, 200 CZK on Friday, 150 CZK on Saturday and 70 CZK on Sunday (plus a 100 CZK refundable deposit for the key);
  • power boxes – smaller lockable compartment with 230V plug; rental price is 250 CZK on Thursday, 200 CZK on Friday, 150 CZK on Saturday and 70 CZK on Sunday (plus a 100 CZK refundable deposit for the key);
  • shelves – the attendant will store your items on the depository shelves for 50 CZK. If you need to access your stuff and then deposit it again, you will pay another 50 CZK;
  • phone and tablet charging using original chargers – 40 CZK for one cycle;
  • power bank rental – 60 CZK (plus 340 CZK refundable deposit);
  • charger cable rental – 20 CZK;
  • safekeeping of bicycles and motorbikes – 200 CZK for the whole festival.

 

The organizers are not liable for the safety of deposited items.

How safe is the luggage storage area?

Well, that’s a treacherous question. If we get attacked by Godzilla, we cannot be held responsible for your bike or backpack. But seriously, it’s a festival luggage storage area and it just cannot be as safe as a bank vault. We strongly advise that you only bring with you really necessary things (your laptop may not be that important, right?). The left-luggage room is run by a responsible staff and we’ve never had any problems there so you shouldn’t have to worry about your belongings.

Will I be able to buy merchandise of the bands that are performing?

Of course, if you’re looking for band-merch, you’ll need to check out what’s available in the official Mighty Sounds Festival merchandise tent. However, we cannot say whether a particular band will actually be bringing along any of their own merchandise or if they will only have t-shirts or other clothing. We also won’t know what the prices will be until the bands arrive. All of this is entirely up to the individual bands. However, as in the past, besides band-merch, you will be able to buy the world-famous official Mighty Sounds Festival merchandise. Don’t miss out on it – it’s gonna be a blast!

Will earplugs be available?

Yes, you will be able to buy them at the merchandise tent. Thus, if you find your tent-mates’ snoring all too much or if the music is too loud, you needn’t worry.

What if I need to hit the ATM to withdraw some cash?

There are the following ATMs within walking distance from the festival site: a ČSOB ATM by the Kaufland supermarket and Česká spořitelna, GE Money Bank and Komerční banka ATMs by the Tesco superstore.

 


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