Chaos Descends' 9th edition will take place on July 17.-19., 2025 at Ferienland Crispendorf, Germany.
/ / FAQ:
/ / CASH:
Bring cash, there will be no options to pay by card. Next cash terminal is in Schleiz.
/ / TRASH:
The area has been declared nature reserve – please keep the festival area clean and don’t leave your litter behind – use the trash bins and the trash bags provided by us. And please don’t throw trash into the forest or the little stream.
/ / GLASS:
Glas is prohibited by the owner of the camp ground to avoid traces of glass anywhere in the grass/festival ground/camp ground. Please don’t bring any kind of glass containers, bottles, etc. – it will be taken from you at the entrance.
/ / ALSO PROHIBITED:
- weapons of any kind / knifes (exceptions: pocket knives and butter knives) - pyrotechnics - open fire - animals - zero tolerance for political bullshit and idiots in general If you see anyone misbehaving (well...), destroying other’s property or sexual assault, please report to our office. We will also have security at the camp ground at all times.
/ / PARKING/CAMPING:
Camping will be open from Thursday 2pm. Camping costs are 15€ pP and also give you access to running water and toilets. We have very limited space only for day parking spots outside the festival area, unfortunately. Keep all roads clear for rescue and delivery vehicles. For campers, vehicles can be parked next to the tents. RVs are allowed. Please follow our parking instructions on arrival. Please bring locks for your tents as we’ve heard reports of people’s tents being robbed at other festivals recently.
/ / BBQ:
Grilling is allowed at the designated barbecue area (near the ping pong tables). The grilling-hours are daily from 7am-11pm.
/ / KIDS:
Entry for adolescents under the age of 18 is free (don't forget your ID!). Kids under the age of 16 need a legal guardian (minimum age is 6 years). A permission from a legal guardian is not accepted, only if a legal guardian accompanies the child.
/ / GETTING THERE & AWAY
Please help each other out with getting to Crispendorf and away. If you need a ride or if you can offer a ride, you can use our post at the Facebook event page.
/ / RUNNING ORDER:
Thursday 17.07.25
21:10 – 21:50 Vole
22:10 – 22:50 Gravekvlt
23:10 – 23:50 Chaos Invocation
Tent after party until 4 am
Friday 18.07.25
16:30 – 17:10 Armagh
17:30 – 18:10 Goat Semen
18:30 – 19:20 Ginger Wizard
19:40 – 20:30 Impurity
20:50 – 21:40 Radar Men from the Moon
22:00 – 22:50 Antichrist Siege Machine
23:10 – 00:10 Repulsion
00:30 – 01:15 Aluk Todolo
Tent after party until 4 am
Saturday 19.07.25
14:40 – 15:20 Cancer Void
15:40 – 16:20 Spite
16:40 – 17:20 Morax
17:40 – 18:20 Bedsore
18:40 – 19:30 Ossuary
19:50 – 20:40 Concrete Winds
21:00 – 22:00 Girlschool
22:20 – 23:20 The Ruins of Beverast
23:40 – 00:40 Vemod
Tent after party until 4 am
/ / / CAMPING AND PARKING / / /
We have a beautiful campground incl. showers. Vehicles can be parked next to the tents. The campground will be open from Thursday.
/ / / HOW TO GET THERE / / /
Location:
Ferienland 2, 07924 Crispendorf
Coordinates:
50.5802250, 11.7015050
__P U B L I C : T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
Trains (www.db.de) – there is a 49€ ticket for German wide local trains and local busses. Closest town to Crispendorf is Schleiz and from there are busses to Crispendorf. Long distance busses to JENA are an option too (check options at flixbus.de, prices from Berlin are about 15-20€), from Jena take the train to Pößneck (e.g. Hopperticket). From there we provide shuttles.
Or check carsharing (blablacar.de) or the Facebook page or event to find fellow travelers.
TRANSPORTATION TO THE FESTIVAL AREA
Pößneck ob Bhf – Crispendorf/Ferienland – Pößneck ob Bhf
Book and pay this shuttle from Pößneck „Oberer Bahnhof“ to the festival area in advance. You can only book the specified times below. Please write an email with your name and departure time to the following address: chaos.descends.shuttle@gmail.com
The ride must be booked and paid until July 11th, 2025.
Thu. 17.07.25
Ob.Bhf Pößneck to Crispendorf/Ferienland
18:30 (7 seats available/ 15 EUR p.P.)
20:00 (7 seats available/ 15 EUR p.P.)
Sun. 20.07.25
Ferienland Crispendorf to ob.Bhf Pößneck
10:00 (7 seats available/ 15 EUR p.P.)
11:00 (7 seats available/ 15 EUR p.P.)
Hotel-Shuttle
Every Day
00:00 – 04:00 Hotel-Shuttle
Please book this shuttle in our office on-site from 13:00 - 18:00!
! ! ! IMPORTANT ! ! !
What is prohibited at Chaos Descends Festival and the Park & Campground?
- weapons of any kind
- pyrotechnics
- open fire
- animals
- knifes (exceptions: pocket knives and butter knives)
- glass of any kind
Chaos Descends Festival may be visited only from the age of 16 years. A permission from a legal guardian is not accepted. Only exception: A legal guardian accompanies the child (the minimum age is 6 years). Entry up to 15 years is free of charge. Bringing your child to the camp area is okay, but parents are responsible for their children.
Grilling is allowed at the designated barbecue area (near the ping pong tables). The grilling-hours are daily from 7am-11pm.
Since open fire is prohibited, grilling outside these areas is not allowed.
Please respect the beautiful nature that surrounds the festival area and collect your garbage.
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