Machac Festival 2019

Doksy, Czech Republic

Machac Festival 2019: The Biggest Open-Air Festival in the Czech Republic

Machac Festival is an annual open-air music festival that takes place in Doksy in the Czech Republic. Since its origin, the festival has grown to become the biggest open-air music festival in the country! The festival feature two days of dance music with foreign headliners and leading Czech DJs. 

“The 19th edition of the largest dance beach open-air festival in the Czech Republic will take place on August 23 and 24” 

This year’s edition of Machac Festival will welcome a number of popular headlining acts, as well as a range of local and up and coming talent. Headlining the 19th edition will be Aussie DJ and musician Timmy Trumpet, and Dutch DJ and producer Fedde Le Grand. Also joining the international acts will be Coone, Zonderling, KhoMha, KAAZE, Kaiserdisco, Christian Smith, Bruno Martini, and Todd Helder. There will also be a wide range of local talent, including the likes of Sytx & Leemac, SNBM, Niko W, Ludwig, Sashe Ven and many more. 

Where to view Machac Festival

Machac Festival takes place on the beach Klucek near Macha Lake in Doksy, Czech Republic. You can find the event at Machovo Jezero, 472 01 Doksy, Czechia.  

How to get around Doksy

Locate just outside the Czech capital of Prague, the nearest major airport is Vaclav Havel Airport in Prague, which is around 80 minutes south of Doksy. Upon arrival, you can take the airport express bus directly to Prague’s main train station. You can also travel to the city center by bus on routes 119,100 or 179. From there, you can take a train to Doksy Station. The city of Doksy is quite small and everything is within walking distance. Taxis are also readily available throughout the city making it easy to get around. 

Where to stay for Machac Festival

Doksy offers a variety of accommodation options located within the vicinity of the festival. Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel, Restaurant, and Hotel HELLER and Hotel Port; located just a short walk or drive to the festival. More options can be found closer to the city center of Doksy, as well as a supermarket and a number of restaurants.

There is also a wide range of hotels located nearby in the area of Stare Splavy, which is just a short train ride away from Dosky. Airbnb’s are also available throughout the area and can be found within walking distance of the event. You can explore all the nearby accommodation options below. 

Things to do in Doksy

The small lakefront town of Doksy features a number of things to see and do. Known as a popular summer holiday destination, the town lies on the shores of Lake Macha and offers a range of stunning natural attractions. Lake Macha is a large artificial lake, which features sandy beaches, swimming, boating and many more recreational water activities in the heart of the town.

One of the most popular attractions is State Castle Bezdez, a 13th-century gothic castle, and tower, located on top of a hill with panoramic views of the area. Another popular historical attraction is Houska Castle, a clifftop castle rumored to be built ‘atop the gates of hell’! Nearby, you can also find Kokorinsko, a nature preserve featuring a castle, protected landscapes, and a waterfall. Other popular attractions include the Castle Ruins Jestrebi, Aquapark Stare Splavy, and the Play Klucek lake and beach. 

Machac Festival 2019 Dates

Machac Festival will take place from August 23-24, 2019