Naked Man Festival 2026

Hello guys, I'm very happy to be part of the Naked Man Festival as a facilitators.

Meet the Facilitators HERE.

Will be 2 days in Zurich with other facilitators Inspiring intimate and authentic connections between men.

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Festival Vision

At th festival, we bring together men and people on the trans-masculine spectrum who want to meet each other, naked, for a weekend. To do this, we create a space that feels safe enough for everyone to be authentic, honest and vulnerable.

Our workshops are learning spaces where participants* can step out of their comfort zone, explore boundaries and communicate. We also offer an Open Space on Saturday evening where participants have the opportunity to play consensually with each other, be sensual, and have sex in designated areas.

❁ WHAT WE EXPECT

We are not looking for perfect people and we desire a diverse group of men* at our festival. In doing so, we also recognize that there may be tension and discomfort at times. Therefore, a certain level of awareness and education is required.  We expect a willingness to learn as well as an openness to try new things and break familiar patterns.

We ask you to be guided by the following:

❁ GENEROSITY

• Be generous to yourself by respecting your boundaries and taking care of yourself.

• Be willing to express yourself honestly, apologize when someone is hurt by your behavior, communicate in a solution-oriented way, and seek help when needed.

• Tolerate differences in behavior and opinions, recognizing that not everyone lives in the same 'bubble' as you. Respect that all people are on their path and are just where they are.

✲ COMMUNITY-AWARENESS

• Meet others with curiosity and empathy. Help create a supportive space where all feel welcome.

• Use the names and pronouns that the other person shares with you.

• Confidentiality: Do not talk about other participants, their names or identities outside of our spaces (except with their explicit consent).

• Help keep the rooms clean and tidy.

• Sometimes it is easier to stand up for others than for yourself. Keep your eyes, ears and heart open and ask if you feel someone needs help.

❂ SELF-AWARENESS & PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Get a picture of how you come across to others and what your abilities and limitations are. Our sharing rounds give you the opportunity to share your feelings, needs, concerns, and other important information that might be helpful to others.

• Try to feel your impulses and boundaries and communicate them (we will support you in this)

• Be aware that your experiences, perceptions, thoughts, stories, body and boundaries are yours, just as other people have their own experiences, perceptions, thought, story, body and boundaries.

✚ HEALTH & HYGIENE

• Make sure you maintain good hygiene.

• We realize that hygiene may mean something different to everyone, so we have set some standards: Clean, trimmed and groomed nails, clean hands and feet, brushed teeth and regular showers. We assume that the parts of your body that you allow to be touched are clean. Please refrain from using strong-smelling perfumes for the sake of odor-sensitive people.

• If you currently have a proven communicable infection, please do not come to the weekend.

• If you have a transmittable skin infection, please do not do touching exercises without informing the person across from you.

≡ AGREEMENT / CONSENSUS

Consensus is an agreement about what can and cannot happen and can take place in the context of society, an event, or a personal interaction. Consensus is established verbally, nonverbally, by law, social norms, and more.

• Opt-in / rule of two feet: Every exercise and interaction is opt-in only. It is never assumed that you are participating in anything. If you find yourself in a situation you do not want to be in, it is sufficient to physically remove yourself. You are free to move at any time and you don't have to justify it. A "no" is always welcome here.

• If you decide to leave the festival before it ends, please inform someone from the team.

• Explicit consent is always required for games and practices, and from everyone involved. When addressing someone, give the person space and time to express an authentic response (we will support you how to do this).

• If you are uncomfortable with a person or situation and for some reason notice that it is causing discomfort or avoidance, please inform the workshop leader or their assistant. If you feel that someone is avoiding you, talk to us. This does not have to mean that anyone has done anything wrong. However, it is important for us to know about your discomfort.

We are aware that we live in a world where many people do not follow all the rules or interpret them very flexibly.

Spaces like ours are different: we mean all these words very seriously and want you to recognize and honor them.

Color Scale & CONSENT

With the help of our color scale, we offer guidance on the types of encounters that are welcome within a workshop or space. The color scale can also be used during check-ins between two or more people – as a tool to explore and agree on what kind of interaction is desired, and what is not. It supports some clarity, communication, and consent before any encounter begins.

Examples*:

* please note:

The practices listed here are just examples. Every person might place them differently on the scale. That’s why it’s important to clarify what exactly is meant in each case.

Choosing a color simply points in a general direction and helps set some basic boundaries. For example, someone who says "green" does not want erotic or sexual touch – but they might also not enjoy dancing, and would rather wrestle or cuddle.

What becomes possible will unfold in the moment – as long as every action is based on consent. That consent can be verbal or nonverbal – through body language, eye contact, or a clear reaction.

If you’re unsure: ask. Respect, awareness and mutual agreement are the foundation of any encounter.

Consent at the Festival

Unlike a private date, a festival is a more complex social setting. Consent matters on multiple levels – and on each of them, it’s essential to act in agreement with everyone involved. Because as soon as others are present, your actions affect them too.

Layers of consent:

1. The Festival – our shared framework

As organizers and hosts, we create a space with clear agreements and boundaries to keep everyone as safe as possible. By joining the festival, you agree to respect and help co-create this shared space. The full range of the Color Scale – from blue to red – is generally welcome within the festival setting. What kinds of encounters emerge from that, however, is always the responsibility of those involved.

2. Rooms & Workshops – clearly defined settings

Some rooms or workshops are intentionally limited to certain colors of the scale. By entering or participating, you agree to the specific guidelines of that space. For example, if a space is defined as "green only", it means that sensual, erotic, or sexual touch is not allowed there.

3. The Individual Layer – your counterpart matters most

This is the most important layerl. Each person has their own boundaries, desires, and needs. That’s why you cannot rely solely on the general framework of the festival or a room/workshop. Before you touch someone or suggest any interaction, check in to see if it’s welcome. This can happen verbally – or, if done with care, nonverbally. Pay attention to body language, eye contact, and clear reactions. If you're unsure: ask again.

Consent is an ongoing process. It can be withdrawn or changed at any time – without needing to explain why.

NAKED BODIES ARE NOT AN INVITATION

Just because we’re naked doesn’t mean anything goes. Even at a sex-positive festival, the same rules apply as anywhere else: every interaction requires care and consent. Nudity is not automatic permission – not for touch, flirting, or sexual contact.

We all come with different experiences. Our upbringing, religion, culture, and generation shape how we understand intimacy, sexuality, and boundaries. That’s why clarity and respect are so essential in every connection.

Ask. Sense. Respect. Never assume. That’s how real connection begins.

KEY PRINCIPLES

• No means no. Hesitation or avoidance is also a no.

• Yes only means yes when it’s given freely, clearly, and with understanding.

• Consent requires presence. Stay aware of yourself and others.

• Responsibility doesn’t stop with you. Be mindful of how your actions may affect others around you.

  
  

The first workshop is open to everyone. After that, you can spontaneously decide which of the three workshops you want to attend. In the middle and at the end of the day we all meet in the big room for further information and a short sharing. 

The program : SATURDAY | SUNDAY

We have three rooms, a small sauna, a kitchen and garden, as well as three showers/toilets.

The anteroom of the sauna is also used for workshops. It may happen that for the workshops the rooms are spontaneously swapped if it makes sense due to the number of participants. Please be in the respective room 5 minutes before the start of the workshop so that we can assess whether rooms need to be changed.

Please note that participation in the evening program is optional. It’s no problem to leave early on either day if you are tired or have other commitments. Self care is essential!

Venue

Serrat(u)s Bodywork  Zwinglistrasse 40  8004 Zürich

To buy your tickets you will be redirected to the Festival payment site

Tickets