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The festival takes place on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 September 2027 in central Česká Lípa. The public programme starts on Friday at 18:00 and ends at midnight on Saturday. Sunday 12 September is for dismantling only, with no visitor programme.

Entry to the public areas of Speed Festival is free for all visitors. You do not need a ticket or registration for an ordinary visit. Optional VIP services and participation in the races are charged separately.

Setinová rallye is a precision competition with timed sections. Picnic Race is an experience drive with a roadbook, stops, tasks and picnic refreshments. Grand Prix CL is an evening precision race for the Mayor of Česká Lípa's Cup; it starts on Saturday 11 September at 19:00.

First read the information and conditions for your chosen activity. Then select the race or exhibition in the registration form, enter the vehicle and participant details, attach a vehicle photograph and confirm the required consents. Submitting the form is an application to participate, not automatic confirmation of a place.

We accept registrations until 15 August 2027. The entry fee must be paid by 20 August 2027 for the registration to be valid and the crew to be included on the start list.

The deadline applies to Setinová rallye, Picnic Race and Grand Prix CL. This race registration deadline does not apply to the vehicle exhibition.

Setinová rallye: CZK 6,300 for a two-person crew and CZK 1,900 for each additional member.

Picnic Race: CZK 2,290 for a two-person crew and CZK 890 for each additional member.

Grand Prix CL: CZK 2,790 for a crew of up to two people. Exhibiting a vehicle is free. The race entry fee is not a festival visitor ticket.

The basic entry fee always includes two people. Setinová rallye and Picnic Race allow up to four crew members, with a surcharge for the third and fourth members. Grand Prix CL allows up to two crew members. The number of occupants must not exceed the vehicle's approved seating capacity.

Setinová rallye has a capacity of 50 cars, Picnic Race 150 cars and Grand Prix CL 50 cars. These figures are the total capacity, not the number of places currently available. Participation is confirmed by the organiser.

No. After submission, the organiser checks the details and participation requirements. For the races, the organiser then confirms participation and provides payment instructions. Grand Prix CL participants are selected by a committee. The entry fee must be paid by 20 August 2027 for inclusion on the start list.

Vehicle selection and rules depend on the activity; read its details before registering. Cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, military vehicles and other interesting machines can be entered for the exhibition. The organising team decides whether to accept a vehicle based on the details and photograph provided.

Yes, exhibiting a vehicle is free. Complete the exhibition registration form and attach a photograph. The organising team will review your application. Once approved, you will receive arrival and placement instructions; visitor parking does not provide entry to the exhibition area.

Use the contact form and provide your chosen activity, the applicant's name and details that will help us find the application. A change is not confirmed simply by submitting a query. Changes and any refunds are subject to the conditions of the activity and confirmation by the organiser.

The visitor parking overview is in the Parking section. Arrangements, prices and final access routes for 2027 are still to be confirmed. Crews, exhibitors, vehicles on trailers and motorhomes must follow special organiser instructions; do not drive into the closed city centre without permission.

Visitors book accommodation directly with their chosen hotel, guesthouse, apartment or campsite. We will publish recommendations for 2027 in advance. Crews with a large vehicle or trailer should check parking availability before booking.

Yes, the public programme is a city festival for the whole family. We recommend hearing protection for children at driving demonstrations. Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult and kept out of marked safety zones. The conditions for participation in races are assessed separately.

The public programme takes place in urban spaces. Consider engine noise, crowds and hot surfaces. Dogs must be kept under control, on a lead and have their own water. Animals may not be permitted in some safety or indoor areas; follow the instructions on site.

The festival takes place in streets and public buildings. Accessible routes, toilets and suitable parking spaces will be marked on the final map after the 2027 layout is confirmed. If you need specific information before travelling, please use the contact form.

After road closures, exhibition areas and participants are confirmed, we will publish the final map and detailed schedule. An overview of the main programme is already on the website. Check the latest version before travelling; driving times may change for safety or traffic reasons.

Much of the programme takes place outdoors. Dress for the weather forecast and check the current programme before travelling. Any changes will be published on the website; driving demonstrations depend on safety conditions.

Complete an access request in the Partners section. After company verification, you will receive access to the private offer and partner centre for orders, materials, tasks and communication. Naming rights are offered only for Setinová rallye and Picnic Race. The 2025 logos are an archive of a previous edition, not confirmation of the 2027 partners.

Logos and available materials are in Downloads; press releases have their own section. Accreditation conditions for 2027 will be published once confirmed. Please send media enquiries through the contact form.

Use the contact form in this page's footer and select a subject. Approved partners can use company chat or a support ticket in the partner centre for company matters.