That thundering riff and five guys in predator masks made by the National Theatre - even if you don't know the name Dymytry, you'd be hard pressed to mix this crew up with anyone else. You type "Dymytry Jedovnice" into a search engine and in your head you can already hear a guitar storm kicking off by the Olšovec pond. And here's a fact that might drop your jaw: the name of this psy-core band comes from a Russian locomotive, a massive steel monster, and the insect-themed masks were made by the National Theatre's mask-makers, much like those of Lordi or Slipknot. But now for the key point about "Dymytry Jedovnice": the band won't be playing in Jedovnice itself in 2026. You can catch them nearby, though, and the trip is worth it. We'll go through exactly where, and what's playing on the banks of Olšovec in their place, one step at a time.

Dymytry Jedovnice: why the search doesn't end at Olšovec

The phrase "Dymytry Jedovnice" is tempting because the Jedovnice Camp Olšovec runs its own summer concert series and it's easy to connect the dots. The reality is more sobering: no Dymytry performance in Jedovnice appears in the 2026 calendar, and the nearest real dates are elsewhere.

The campsite on the banks of the Olšovec pond runs a series called Summer Music Evenings in the summer, which is why the mix-up makes sense. Anyone heading specifically for Dymytry, though, needs to pin a different spot on the map. In August the band plays at the chateau in Svijany, in September under the open sky at Valečov, and in October in České Budějovice. All three dates are listed below with links to the official ticket sales.

However the phrase "Dymytry Jedovnice" brought you here, the good news is that you don't have to wait for a miracle at Olšovec. Just shift a few weeks and a few dozen kilometres. And the Jedovnice campsite has its own programme in the meantime, which we'll cover at the end. Anyone who wants to get a feel for the band beforehand can check out the Dymytry profile and browse their concert history.

Who are Dymytry and where did they come from

Dymytry are a Prague metal band that coined their own style name: psy-core. The band's origins trace back through a family line that leads straight to the top of Czech heavy music.

The Prague outfit was founded by Jiří Urban Jr., son of Jiří Urban, the founder of the band Arakain. The apple didn't fall far from the tree, and that genetics is audible. The band was formed in 2003, coming together with vocalist Ondřej Černý, guitarists Jiří "Dymo" Urban and Rudolf "Dr. Molitanov" Neumann, bassist Petr "Ozz" Štochl and drummer Michal "Chali" Chalupka. The musicians themselves explain why the masked look: in a small market they were looking for a way to stand out and make an impression, the masks seemed like a good choice and over time it turned out they'd got it right.

How to interpret that style? The players themselves keep their distance from genre labels. In one of their first interviews a guitarist summed it up with a touch of irony - abroad it's enough to say they play rock, whereas a Czech fan apparently needs to hear that it's modern metal with elements of several sub-genres, otherwise there's no peace. What matters is that Dymytry were never a pub band for a quick pint. They put in the hard work touring clubs and festivals and built a solid fanbase that keeps them going to this day.

Masks from the National Theatre and a name from a locomotive

The visual is half of Dymytry's identity. The masks, the name from a locomotive and a carefully crafted stage show make them a band you recognise at first glance and first note.

The most striking thing is of course the masks. The band's image is built on predator masks made by the National Theatre, on heavy guitar riffs, melodic choruses and compelling vocals. The fact that it was the National Theatre specifically is no coincidence - bandleader Dymo moved in theatrical circles and has always had an eye for detail in the show. The masks were custom-made for the band by the National Theatre's mask-makers, and over the years they have become the defining feature that audiences recognise even from the back rows.

And the name? A Russian locomotive had that name, it was a massive steel monster, which suits the band rather well. It sounds like a story invented for effect, but it's true and it fits that bulldozer sound perfectly. The masks aren't frozen in time either - the band has updated them several times over the years, for example to mark the launch of new albums. A Dymytry concert is therefore not just five people with instruments, but a fully assembled spectacle that Dymytry fine-tune from the poster to the lighting.

The Noid era: a new vocalist and the band splits in two

Dymytry have gone through two major turning points in recent years: the departure of their long-standing frontman and a split into a domestic and an international division. Anyone who hasn't followed the band for a while may be surprised by who's standing at the microphone today.

For years the voice of Dymytry belonged to Protheus. Protheus, real name Jan Macků, was Dymytry's frontman from 2008 and recorded a total of five studio albums with them, the last of which, "Pharmagedon", had come out previously. In 2023, however, the chapter closed. The band announced Protheus's departure in October, and he wrapped up his time with them at a concert at the O2 Arena on 24 November. That farewell evening at the arena was a big deal and for many fans the end of an era.

But the band didn't fold. In mid-December they announced a new vocalist - the established musician, singer and songwriter Václav "Noid" Bárta. A bold choice at first glance, a logical one at second. Noid and bandleader Dymo have known each other since kindergarten, they have several joint projects behind them and Noid had been orbiting Dymytry for a long time - he did strings and samples for them and guested on their tours. The new era got fully underway and even under the new frontman's mask the band's characteristic sound remained.

After Noid joined, an international ambition followed, and with it an organisational reshuffle. The group was newly divided into a domestic and an international division to manage playing both at home and abroad. On Czech stages you'll therefore encounter the domestic version of the band - and that's exactly what's at stake with the dates we're covering in the "Dymytry Jedovnice" article.

Where you can actually catch Dymytry in 2026

If the band isn't playing in Jedovnice, where should you head? 2026 offers three specific dates across the country, from a chateau open air to an autumn event with a legend alongside them.

First, summer under the open sky. The first tip is DYMYTRY: Open Air na Zámku Svijany, taking place on 5 August 2026 in the grounds of Svijany Chateau. A chateau courtyard plus psy-core is a combination with its own charm. Tickets are sold directly by the organiser on the chateau's website.

The second date has an almost symbolic flavour. At the event DYMYTRY + DOGA on 18 September 2026 at the Letní amfiteátr Valečov in Boseň, Dymytry will share the bill with another heavyweight name on the Czech scene. Doga is a Czech hard rock band founded in 1988, whose main founder was guitarist Roman "Izzi" Izaiáš, who became the defining face of the band and the sole author of their songs. The debut album was released in spring 1993 on the Ostrava label Marco Music Box and featured the later hit "Nejsi nevinná". Anyone who likes heavier guitars with catchy choruses will get two generations of Czech rock in one go here. More information about the band Doga can be found in their profile.

And thirdly, the autumn highlight. Dymytry & Arakain: Best rock tour 2026 heads to the exhibition centre in České Budějovice on 3 October 2026. This is a concert where family history comes full circle: Dymytry was founded by the son of Arakain's founder, so father and son's legacies meet on one stage. The two bands have been touring together for many years, with joint tours and joint singles behind them, and live it tends to be a piece of Czech metal history on a single stage. Anyone who wants to see Arakain and Dymytry at the same time, this is the opportunity. Tickets are on sale in advance online.

What's playing in Jedovnice: summer on the banks of Olšovec

Jedovnice may not be hosting Dymytry, but it's far from empty. Camp Olšovec by the pond of the same name runs its own summer programme and in the surrounding area you can combine a concert with a trip into the Moravian Karst.

The backbone is the Summer Music Evenings series. On Thursday 7 August 2026 Letní hudební večery Kumbalu plays at the campsite, and a week later, on 14 August 2026, Letní hudební večery Rebel 67 follows. Both are directly in the Camp Olšovec Jedovnice grounds, just a few steps from the water. It has nothing to do with metal, and that's precisely what makes it a nice contrast. Kumbalu is a lively world music cocktail blended from Balkan, reggae and klezmer, the band was formed in 2005 in Brno. In recent years they have shifted more towards a reggae style and added keyboards to the sound of guitars, saxophone and violin, giving it a danceable groove. By a pond on a summer evening, that hits the spot perfectly.

The Jedovnice calendar doesn't stop at music, though. In September the campsite hosts a Harley motorcycle meet, organised by Harley Moravia (11 September 2026) and a few days later a club show for Bernese Mountain Dog breeders (19 September 2026) takes place there. Anyone who prefers history and nature shouldn't miss 70 years of the Moravian Karst Protected Landscape Area with guided tours on 12 September 2026 at the former pub in Chaloupky. One trip can combine a concert, the karst and a piece of local history. More tips by date and location can be found in our events calendar or the concerts overview.

Frequently asked questions

Are Dymytry playing in Jedovnice?

Not in 2026. There is no Dymytry performance in the calendar for Jedovnice itself, meaning the Camp Olšovec grounds. The band's nearest concerts are in Svijany (5 August), at Valečov in Boseň (18 September) and in České Budějovice (3 October).

Where can I buy tickets for Dymytry?

It depends on the specific event. For the Svijany open air, tickets are sold directly by Svijany Chateau; for the České Budějovice Best rock tour with Arakain, advance tickets are available online via goout.net. Each event on kdykam has a link to the official ticket sales, so you're not buying from touts.

Who sings in Dymytry today?

The frontman is Václav "Noid" Bárta, who took over the band at the end of 2023. Before him, Protheus, real name Jan Macků, stood at the microphone from 2008, so it was a major generational change of voice.

Why do Dymytry wear masks and what does their name mean?

The insect-themed masks were custom-made by the National Theatre's mask-makers and are now the band's defining trademark. The band's name comes from the name of a Russian locomotive, which suits their heavy sound well.

What can you experience in Jedovnice instead of a Dymytry concert?

Camp Olšovec runs a Summer Music Evenings series in the summer, in August 2026 for example featuring Brno's Kumbalu and the band Rebel 67. In September the campsite has a Harley motorcycle meet and a dog show planned, and the surrounding area also draws visitors with guided tours marking the anniversary of the Moravian Karst Protected Landscape Area.

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