Refunds launched

Do you have any leftover money on your chip? You can request a refund using the simple refund form of our cashless system Flyn via the link below.Refunds are free of charge, and as is tradition, you can donate part of your remaining balance to a good cause or to the festival itself. You can also split the amount.- I want to support the festival!– We hope you enjoyed this year’s Basin. If you'd like to support its future, simply leave your balance here. We’ll do our best to take the festival one step further next year.- I want to support the kindergarten in Spálené Poříčí – Y ...

Meet & Greet Update

We're bringing you an updated Meet & Greet schedule! The only two changes are the newly announced signing session with the Italian crew Lunarsea  and a time change for the signing session of Pačess & Bára Basiková. Please keep in mind that Meet & Greet times are subject to change — for the most up-to-date info, check the festival app or our website. Current Meet & Greet times: https://basin.cz/en/meet-and-greet Basinfirefest festival app: https://basin.cz/en/a/279/were-launching-a-basinfirefest-app ...

Last Minute Info!

We're bringing you a batch of important updates!You can arrive at the festival today — the campsite opens at 4:00 PM, and from 6:00 PM our rock pub will tap the first kegs!There have been a few minor changes to the schedule — Assassin, Schizophrenia, and Master Boot Record have swapped their time slots.When making your first payment at the festival, there will be a one-time cashless fee of 30 CZK. Thanks for your understandingSee you in Spálené Poříčí! ...

We’re launching a Basinfirefest App!

For this year’s Basinfirefest, we’re launching an official festival app for the very first time! Inside, you’ll find the up-to-date festival schedule including meet & greets, a site map, festival news, and general information. By downloading the app, you’ll also be the first to receive important updates via notifications. The app is available on both the App Store and Google Play. Download it today!App Store / Google Play ...

Line-up update!

We’re bringing you another unfortunate change to this year’s lineup – the American band Cattle Decapitation will unfortunately not be performing at this year’s Basinfirefest, as they have canceled their entire European tour. Taking their place on the lineup is the Swedish progressive metalcore sensation AVIANA!

Basin BUS - Info

Information about this year’s BASIN BUS is here! As every year, we’ve prepared a special shuttle service that will take you from Plzeň directly to the festival – including a stop in Nezvěstice! The bus will depart from Šumavská Street, approximately 250 meters from the main train station. It will be marked as Basin Bus, and its final stop is in Spálené Poříčí, right next to the festival grounds. A one-way ticket costs 120 CZK, payable directly on the bus. Please note: payment is only possible in cash! ...

Running order is here!

D-Day is here – we're unveiling the full running order for this year’s Basinfirefest! A quick reminder: if you can't attend the entire festival, one-day tickets are available, including for the Wednesday warm-up show! Are you just as excited as we are?


Šapitó Stage Bands Update!

The Šapitó Stage lineup is out! We've added 6 more Czech bands and 2 international ones to the roster — genre-wise, you can look forward to a wide range from classic heavy metal and thrash to crossover, punk rock, and aggressive deathcore. Which act on this lineup caught your eye the most?

You can buy your tickets here.

Bands Update!

The festival lineup is expanding with five more Czech and Slovak bands! Symphonic black metal will be brought by Ador Dorath, while Cocotte Minute and Snail will unleash a crossover metal storm. Crippled Fingers will deliver a heavy-hitting mix of hardcore and thrash metal, and Slovak modern deathcore will be represented by Stercore! Which of these newcomers are you most excited to see?You can buy your tickets here. ...

Bands Update!

Three more bands have been added to an already packed line-up! Fans of modern metal will be thrilled by the Czech rising stars STELLVRIS, who are rapidly taking over the European metal scene with their blend of metalcore, post-hardcore, and electronic elements. Expect a solid dose of melodic death metal delivered by the Italian veterans Lunarsea, while the German icons Xandria will bring the very best of contemporary modern symphonic metal!P.S.: The final line-up and the festival schedule will be revealed very soon! ...

Student Pass is available now!

Metal belongs to students too! This year, we’ve prepared a special offer for all metalhead students – holders of a valid ISIC card can purchase a special STUDENT PASS at a favirable price on our website. The offer also applies to one-day tickets. You can buy the tickets here.


Easter Surprise

We have a little Easter surprise for you – German heavy metal icons Grave Digger have just been added to this year's Basinfirefest lineup!


We're publishing a day-by-day breakdown of the bands!

Curious about when your favorite bands are playing? We have a day-by-day breakdown of the bands for you! Plus, the line-up just got bigger with another name – Myrath from Tunisia! You can now also buy single-day tickets for Thursday to Saturday! 


Pačess and Bára Basiková at Basinfirefest!

The unique collaboration between the first lady of Czech rock, Bára Basiková, and black metal band Pačess culminated in the album Katechismus, released in May 2024 to great acclaim from listeners. After a series of successful autumn shows, fans at this year’s Basinfirefest will have the chance to experience this extraordinary fusion live!  

Another thrash legend joins the lineup: Assassin!

Another thrash legend joins the lineup! Assassin are bringing a full-on blast of old-school German thrash metal to Basinfire!

Debustrol is joining the line-up!

We are announcing the Czech thrash metal legend Debustrol!

Leaves' Eyes at Basinfire!

Myths come to life at Basinfire! LEAVES’ EYES bring symphonic metal at its most epic – grand orchestration, Viking mythology, and enchanting melodies!

We are announcing Carcass!

The Liverpool carrion has made its mark on the history of heavy music in golden letters during its nearly forty-year existence. From its raw beginnings, when young pathologists were among the founding pillars of grindcore, to sophisticated melodic death metal that retains a mature rock 'n' roll groove, these veterans have never lost their distinctive signature and catchiness, which can captivate listeners across practically the entire metal spectrum. ...

Ignea is joining the line-up!

IGNEA, a Ukrainian symphonic death metal band that blends heavy riffs with epic symphonic arrangements, folk elements, and powerful storytelling, is joining the Basinfire lineup!

Master Boot Recors is coming to Basinfire!

A cybernetic storm is coming to Basinfire! MASTER BOOT RECORD delivers a unique fusion of synthetic melodies and metal brutality, pulling you into a world of digital madness. Get ready for dark riffs wrapped in an 8-bit guise!