Exclusive RED Experience
Get ready to elevate your Defqon.1 weekend with a unique, new experience that will grant you and your friends access to the best spot available on the Holy Grounds. Introducing the Exclusive RED Experience, located right in front of our mighty mainstage known as the RED.
The lunch buffet can be booked on Friday and Saturday. On both days, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch buffet while witnessing one of the massive shows from this exclusive deck. Step into the undisputed center of the Holy Grounds and immerse yourself in the ultimate festival experience with a view that will stay with you forever. A must-see moment for every true Warrior.
After that, the exclusive RED All-In Experience takes over—offering premium festival comforts. Including access to the exclusive deck with an impressive view, unlimited beer, wine, a selection of mixed and soft drinks and exclusive bites. Spots are limited, so we highly recommend booking early to secure your place.
FRIDAY: Lunch Buffet 12:00 - 14:00 | All-in experience 15:00 - 23:30
SATURDAY: Lunch Buffet 11:00 - 13:00 | All-in experience 14:00 - 23:30
SUNDAY: All-in experience 16:00 - 23:30
LUNCH BUFFET (FRIDAY & SATURDAY)
Join us for a delicious lunch buffet featuring:
- ✓ A wide selection of flavorful sandwiches, wraps, salads and much more
- ✓ Fresh and tasty vegetarian options
- ✓ Fresh juices
- ✓ Tableware and cutlery provided
- ✓ Private flush toilets
- ✓ Access to the exclusive RED deck with an impressive view of the RED
- ✓ Host/hostess
- ✓ Luxurious tent with a large sky terrace right in front of the RED.
Drinks are available to order at the private bar (not included in the package).
ALL-IN EXPERIENCE (FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY)
- ✓ Unlimited beer, wine, and a selection of mixed and soft drinks
- ✓ Exclusive bites served throughout the evening
- ✓ Private flush toilets
- ✓ Access to the exclusive RED deck with an impressive view of the RED
- ✓ Host/hostess
- ✓ Luxurious tent with a large sky terrace right in front of the RED
Bottle service is available as a paid add-on upon request.
Booking the Exclusive RED Experience
The Exclusive RED Experience can be booked on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, but be aware that only a limited number of spots are available. Want to witness multiple iconic show moments? You can book for multiple days to make the most of your weekend.
Any ticket holder can book the experience. Just make sure your ticket matches the day you want to attend. If someone in your crew doesn’t have a Defqon.1 ticket yet, mention this in the form so we can explore the options.
Of course, additional items and services are available, such as travel services and tailored requests. We offer group options and can create customized packages upon request. For inquiries, please contact our dedicated hospitality team at hospitality@q-dance.com.
Friday | The Opening Ceremony, RED Race & The Spotlight
The gates of the mighty RED will officially open with The Opening Ceremony. Booking the Lunch Buffet will grant you access to the Exclusive RED Experience Deck at 12:00, so when the gates open you will have the best spot to witness the RED this year.
During The Opening Ceremony, musical mastermind Dr. Peacock will kick off the first festival day in style. This Defqon.1 spectacle unfolds through a symphonic show and live experience, marking the first moment to witness this year's stage design.
A brand-new Defqon.1 phenomenon will unfold on Friday. Over the past few months, four talents have battled for the ultimate reward: a spot on the Defqon.1 mainstage. Only one winner will rise through victory and turn their wildest dreams into reality. Witness the birth of a new hardstyle icon, unleashed through a Defqon.1 music-driven show experience, presented as the RED Race.
At the end of the day, it's time to experience the magnitude of The Spotlight. This endshow experience combines the unique sounds of an artist with an abundance of lights, lasers, and the best pyrotechnics our scene has to offer. For this year’s Friday Closing, the legendary duo D-Block & S-te-Fan will take the stage. The Spotlight lasts over 30 minutes and rivals the scale of both The Endshow on Saturday and The Closing Ritual on Sunday.
Saturday | WARRIOR WORKOUT, POWER HOUR & The Endshow
Book your exclusive RED experience for the day that started it all. Strength, endurance, and muscle-flexing madness await you with the Warrior Workout. On Saturday morning, we dive straight into maximum power with the world’s biggest hardstyle workout. A unique Defqon.1 show experience where all Warriors unite to aim for the top during power-packed exercises and high-energy music.
When the clock strikes 4, it's time to unleash the essence of madness during the 60 craziest minutes of your life with POWER HOUR!
Since 2014, we've pulled out all the stops with massive stunts, tons of confetti, countless acts, artists, inflatables, and, of course, the world-famous LEFT-RIGHT moment—together with 70,000 Warriors.
We close this day with the glorious feeling of greatness during the biggest show spectacle within the harder styles: The Endshow. This global festival phenomenon pushes boundaries every year with record-breaking amounts of pyro, brand-new hardstyle tracks, innovative show techniques, and special acts.
Sunday | The Closing Ceremony
The official closing of Defqon.1 and, without a doubt the most emotional moment of the weekend. This is the moment when Warriors gather one last time to witness The Closing Ceremony—and this year, it will be more legendary than ever before. Together with our tribe, we celebrate 25 years of Hardstyle and Q-dance during a five-hour Closing Ceremony.
During this show, we honor the legacy alongside the Legends who have shaped our sound over the years. A truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. To top it all off, the Closing Ceremony will conclude with The Closing Ritual—the grand, pyro- filled finale of Defqon.1. A moment of ultimate achievement and strength, where everything comes together.
Be aware that The Closing Ceremony starts at 18:00 CEST.
