THINGS TO DO AT DEFQON.1

Next to all the raffles and experiences, we also offer lots of facilities to fully immerse yourself in the world of madness. Some of them might be familiar to you, but we've also added some brand-new specials! Check out below to see which Defqon.1 specials you can join, thrilling spots you definitely need to visit, and other great activities. And of course, this is not it yet. There's still so much more to discover on both the Festival Grounds and the Camping Grounds.

Show moments 

Every year at Defqon.1, we present massive shows spectacles that are must-sees for every Warrior. Discover the most glorious moments during 4 days of power below:  

 

Thursday:  

18:00 The Gathering  

22:55 The Tribute 

 

Friday: 

13:00 The Opening Ceremony with Ran-D 

22:25 The Spotlight at the RED with Sefa 

22:25 The Spotlight at the BLACK with Spitnoise 

 

Saturday: 

12:00 Warrior Workout at the RED 

16:00 POWER HOUR 

22:30 The Endshow 

 

Sunday: 

18:00 The Closing Ceremony featuring the Defqon.1 Legends  

22:50 The Closing Ritual 

 

Specials 

Thursday specials: 

14:00 - 17:30 Pre-party at the entrance 

Friday specials: 

12:00 Opening RED 

12:00 - 13:00 HARDCORE CONFESSIONS + HOLY SHIT at the BLACK 

 

Saturday specials: 

11:00 - 12:00 Artcore at the GOLD 

11:00 - 12:00 Speedcore Dating at the SILVER 

 

Sunday specials: 

11:00 - 12:00 Open Airbed Concert at the UV 

13:00 - 13:45 Battle Royale at the WHITE 

17:00 Puzzle photo moment in Sunday Funday outfit at the GOLD

Viva la Fist: the kickroll championship 

There’s a new morning special at the INDIGO on Sunday at 11:00 CEST for those who like their kicks extra RAW. That’s right: the first kickroll championship at the Holy Grounds! Do you have what it takes to show off your best kickroll performance to the world? You can send in your video auditions, and the best contestants will get a shot at glory during the event at the INDIGO. Submit your video before June 17th, 23:59 CEST. 

 

Defqon.1 Theatre presents: Ghost Stories - The Twilight Ceremony 

Ghost Stories invite you to take part in The Twilight Ceremony, a cinematic show experience at the Defqon.1 Theatre. Prepare to embrace the dark as you'll travel through the Spirit World in search for The Haunted Grounds. All hail the Twilight Overlords. 

 

The Defqon.1 Theatre is free to attend for everyone visiting Defqon.1. DEDIQATED Members can claim a Fast Lane Ticket in the Q-dance app that will give them access to the Fast Lane Entrance.  

 

Please note: this is a 20-minute cinematic show experience created by Ghost Stories and Q-dance, the artists will not be physically present during the show.

Warning: The show contains strobe and scare effects.

Tattooshop 

Show off your Warrior spirit with a special Defqon.1 tattoo at our Holy Grounds. You can find the tattoo shop at the Orange Light District, located at the Festival Grounds. For the very first time, the tattoo shop will also be open during night hours. 

  

You can just walk in and make an appointment during the following opening hours: 

Thursday: 23:00 - 02:00 

Friday: 11:00 - 22:00 / 23:00 - 03:00 

Saturday: 11:00 - 22:00 / 23:00 - 03:00 

Sunday: 11:00 - 20:00 

 

Defqon.1 Gaming Sessions 

This year we will be holding the finals of our Rocket League tourney on June 28th. The qualifications will take place online and will be livestreamed on Sunday May 26th on our Defqon.1 Twitch channel. If you win these matches, you will be able to join a team with Atmozfears, Demi Kanon, Voidax or PL4Y! Click here for more info on how to apply and what the rules are for participating with this tournament. The finals of the Gaming Sessions will be held at the Defqon.1 Theatre on Fresh Friday at 11:30 CEST.

Signing sessions 

There will be a signings session with this year’s anthem creators Sound Rush. More info about the exact time and place will be available at a later moment.

Specials at the Festival Grounds  

The Altar  

Power of the Tribe photo booth

Bingo Graffiti

Scavengerhunt 

Tjerhakkers 

Sofa Tours 

Pop up Rave 

Cardboarders 

Rave caravan 

 

Experiences
We offer many different and unique experiences at Defqon.1, available to all Warriors. You can purchase entrance tickets for most experiences directly at the stand or online via our Click & Collect shop. This means that for some experiences, it’s not necessary to buy a voucher before the start of the event, but for others, it is. You can find all the information for each experience, including prices and availability, in the Q-dance app. This is also where you can buy a voucher. Please note that some experiences will be available exclusively to our DEDIQATED members. As a DEDIQATED member, you can book your experiences at a discount.

Once you’ve purchased a product, you will receive an email that includes a QR code. This QR code is required to enter the experience. Please note that some experiences will only be available for our DEDIQATED members or when pre-ordered before Defqon.1 starts.

Still have questions about an experience? You can reach us at experiences@q-dance.com, and we’ll be glad to help you.

What do I need to bring to the experiences?
For experiences, please bring the voucher you received in your email.

Bungee Jump  

Ferris Wheel  

Hair & Make-up  

Massage  

Shisha Lounge  

Wellness  

Warrior Breakfast at the Ferris Wheel  

Early entry of the RED by BUD (DEDIQATED only) 
 

Located at The Orange Light District:    

Grand Cafe Le Petit Bar 

Club MPH 

Stampkroeg  

 

Located at The Wasted Lands North: 

Fuifkar 

The Arcade 

Cinema 

GYM 

Warrior Retreat  

Hair & Make-up – can also be booked before the event via this link. 

Wellness – can also be booked before the event via this link.

 

Located at The Wasted Lands South:
Zappelin 

Cinema 

The Arcade

Raffles 

Are you a DEDIQATED Member and going to Defqon.1 Power of the Tribe? Then you have a chance to win unique Defqon.1 prizes and other adventures with the DEDIQATED raffles! This year, we are offering more raffles and more exclusive raffle prizes than ever before. Every DEDIQATED Member can participate to win. We offer different raffles for different festival days. You can find them in the Experiences tab within the Defqon.1 2024 festival mode in the Q-dance app and via the Defqon.1 website. Select a raffle, accept the terms and participate. Check out the different prizes and make sure to join before the deadline on June 7th 23:59 CEST. 

 

Still have some other questions about a raffle? You can reach experiences@q-dance.com, and we’ll be glad to help you. 

Defqon.1 Cabanas 

Want to experience Defqon.1 in a unique and exclusive way together with your party crew? We’ve got you covered! For the second time in history, we are offering the Defqon.1 Cabanas, located at the mighty mainstage known as the RED. This will be your private suite where you’ll be able to enjoy the best moments of Defqon.1 in luxury and with an impressive view. Every Cabana comes with top-notch festival comforts and offers access to the Premium areas, table and hospitality service, and facilities.  

 

You can book a Defqon.1 Cabana for one of the festival days on Friday, Saturday or Sunday during one of the Defqon.1 show moments above. More information about the perks of booking a Defqon.1 Cabana can be found here. 

Defqon.1 VIP Tables 

We are also offering the Defqon.1 VIP Table Experience, which is also located at the RED. Together with a limited number of other Warriors, you’ll be able to enjoy the best moments of Defqon.1 with more comfort at the VIP Table Deck. More information about the perks of booking a VIP Table experience can be found here.

Restaurant The Barn 

We’ve got something very special for Weekend Warriors staying at the Defqon.1 campsite: Restaurant The Barn. This restaurant provides you with a delicious experience during breakfast and lunch as well as an amazing menu for dinner. In addition to a carefully prepared meal by our chefs, you can enjoy delicious wines by the glass, a perfectly drafted beer or a premium cocktail.
Do you have a question about our restaurant, your reservation, or something else? Please reach out to us at restaurantthebarn@q-dance.com.