ÚTULEK FEST 2026

ÚTULEK FEST 2026 is the 25th edition of a charity multi-genre open-air festival organised by the Útulek fest association to support abandoned animals in shelters across the Ústí region. The festival takes place on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Cyklokempu Loděnice Brná site on the banks of the Labe River in Ústí nad Labem. Gates open at 15:00, with the music programme starting at 16:00. The festival was founded in 2002 and has raised over 820,000 CZK, which goes towards feeding animals at shelters in Ústí, Řepnice, the Felisicat association, and Teplice cat rescue.

Three stages (main/podium, small, and theatre stage, plus electronic/garage) will feature approximately 20 performers and around 26 hours of music. Friday's line-up: Embrio, Nestel Postel, Vojtaano, Znouzectnost, Yo Yo Band, Basscoffee (after party in the garage). Saturday's line-up: Mantra, Lifeway, Fridrich & Fridrich, Apple Juice, Dunaj, Maniac, P/\ST, art auction by Gája, Totální nasazení, VIBES, Kpt. Krab (after party in the garage).

The site offers camping and parking near the main road and at the Brná swimming pool. Food and drink vendors include beer (Pilsner 12, Kozel 11), food stalls (meat and vegetarian options), U vysmátá Žába tea house, Kukang Coffee, the Ústí Region Library, and GAJA Tattoo. Shelter presentations from Psí domov, Felisicat, Teplice cats, and Ústecký útulek will also be present. Nearby you'll find thermal springs and Střekov Castle.