Defqon.1 offers different ticket types, each providing access to specific parts of the festival. 
- Weekend Tickets – Access to all four days of the festival, including the camping. 
- Weekend Premium Tickets – Access to all four days of the festival with additional benefits, such as access to exclusive areas and premium facilities. 
- Friday Tickets – Access to the festival grounds on Friday. 
- Saturday Tickets – Access to the festival grounds on Saturday. 
- Sunday Tickets – Access to the festival grounds on Sunday. 

Please note that there are no day tickets available for Thursday. 
Make sure you are aware of what your ticket includes, as access and facilities may vary per ticket type. 

Tickets are available via the official ticket shop. Please visit the shop to check current availability and secure your tickets. 

All tickets must be personalised with the ticket holder’s full name, exactly as stated on their ID or passport, before the festival. Personalization is required to receive your festival bracelet. You will only be able to access the bracelet shipping form once all tickets in your order have been personalised. Please note that using nicknames or incorrect names is not allowed and may result in issues with entry to the festival. 

 
The deadline for ticket personalization is June 22. Tickets that are not personalised by this date may not be valid for entry. 
Make sure to complete personalization in time to avoid any issues with receiving your bracelets and entering the festival. More information can be found in the FAQ.  

The main buyer received an email from Bleep to personalize your tickets. After personalizing, you’ll receive an e-mail to download your tickets. Click on the following link in case you haven’t received your tickets after successfully personalizing them. Please note that only the main buyer will receive this email. 

You can buy or sell your tickets through the resale platform until May 1st. 

All ticket sales are final. It is not possible to request a refund after completing your purchase. If you are no longer able to attend, It’s possible to transfer the ticket to someone you know, via the My Order button on your confirmation email. If you purchased your ticket including insurance, you are able to request a refund via www.xcover.com.  

It is not possible to upgrade regular Defqon.1 tickets to Premium. Only Weekend Premium tickets provide access to Premium areas. 

However, you can purchase an upgrade for the Exclusive RED Experience Deck via the provided link or by contacting hospitality@q-dance.com. 

Please note that upgrades are only possible if you already hold a valid ticket (regular or Premium) for the specific day you wish to book the experience for. 

The Legendary Bracelet is provided to everyone in possession of a Defqon.1 Ticket.  
It serves as an entrance ticket and as a payment method during the event, and you are able to transfer money via the Defqon.1 app, via this link or on-site at the self-service station or at one of the top-up desks with staff Premium ticket holders can use the bracelet to enter the Premium Decks.  
In case you want more information about the bracelets, you can use this link. 

We want to avoid any disappointment at the entrance at all times. The risk of issues is highest when tickets are obtained through unauthorized resellers. If your bracelet is not registered under the correct name, Q-dance reserves the right to deny access upon verification. 

Yes, an unregistered bracelet can still be linked to a different person. You can connect it to your account via the activation portal. Make sure that the original owner unlinks the bracelet from their account before you do so.

No, the legendary bracelet cannot be sold and will be automatically deactivated. No further action is required. Please note that it is not possible to request a refund for the legendary bracelet (€12,50 per bracelet) when you sell your tickets. 
If you personalised your tickets and completed the address form before the 1st of June the bracelets will be shipped to you.  
If you haven’t personalised your ticket in time or didn’t fill in your address form, you can pick up your bracelet at one of the bracelet pick-up points at the entrance. 

If you personalised your tickets and completed the address form before the 1st of June the bracelets will be shipped to you.  
If you haven’t personalised your ticket in time or didn’t fill in your address form, you can pick up your bracelet at one of the bracelet pick-up points at the entrance. 

If all tickets have been personalised and the main buyer confirmed the shipping address before May 1st and we ship to your country, your bracelets will be shipped out in May. 
All bracelets are shipped in the first week of June.  
If you haven’t personalised your tickets or confirmed the address before June 1st, no need to worry. You’ll be able to collect your bracelet at one of the bracelet pick-up points at the entrance of the Festival. 

We ship to the following countries: 
Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Chile (CL), Croatia (HR), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Estonia (EE), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Hungary (HU), Ireland (IE), Italy (IT), Latvia (LV), Luxembourg (LU), Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO), Poland (PL), Portugal (PT), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), United Kingdom (GB). 

If all tickets have been personalised, the main buyer confirmed the address before June 1st, and your country is within our shipping region, your bracelets are currently being shipped. 

You can pick it up at the main entrance of Defqon.1 starting on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
This year, we’re also giving you the opportunity to collect your wristband earlier at Schiphol Airport from Monday, June 22, daily between 09:00 and 21:00.
Prefer to start your journey in Amsterdam? From Monday, June 22, you can also collect your wristband at AMAZE Amsterdam, daily between 11:00 and 18:00. Besides your pick-up, you and a friend can experience AMAZE Amsterdam together with an exclusive 1+1 ticket offer.
You will soon receive an email where you can choose your preferred wristband pick-up location.

1. GET YOUR BRACELET: Pick up your bracelet at one of the pick-up locations mentioned above. Make sure to bring your e-ticket and a valid ID. After confirming your ticket, you’ll receive the Legendary Defqon.1 Bracelet. 
2. ACTIVATE YOUR BRACELET: Before entering the festival, you’ll need to activate your bracelet. Just scan the QR code in the box and log in to your Q-dance account. No internet? No worries! There’s free Wi-Fi available at the Bracelet Pick-up.  If you're picking up multiple bracelets, make sure to give the right bracelet to the correct person and to activate your personal bracelet only. 
TIP: Create your Q-dance account in advance to speed things up at the gate. 

Access to Defqon.1 is only possible with a bracelet. All bracelets will be shipped to the main buyer, it’s important to make clear arrangements within your group on how to distribute before Defqon.1.  
If all tickets have been personalised, the main buyer confirmed the address before June 1st, and your country is within our shipping region, your bracelets are currently being shipped. 
Please note: It is important that the correct bracelets are distributed by the correct people. You can find your name at the bottom of the bracelet box. When activating your bracelet, make sure to activate only your own. 
In case you want more information about the bracelets, you can use this link. 

First, make sure you have the correct bracelet as all bracelets are connected to your personal information. You can find your name at the bottom of the Bracelet box.   
To activate your Legendary Bracelet follow the steps below.  
Scan the QR code inside the bracelet box  
Step 1 
Take your personal Bracelet from the bracelet case. You can find your name on the back of the bracelet case. It is very important to only activate the Bracelet that belongs to you personally.  
Step 2 
Scan the QR code on the inside of your bracelet case or go to this website.  
Step 3 
Log in to your Q-dance account.  
Step 4 
Click on the “Activate a bracelet” button and fill in:  
Bracelet name – This is the name you give to your bracelet to help you identify it later. You can name your bracelet anything the field allows. We advise you to give it a name that you will recognize the bracelet by.  
Bracelet ID - You can find the unique ID on the back of your bracelet.  
PIN - You can find the unique PIN code of the back of your bracelet.  
Step 6 
Click on the “Claim bracelet” button.  
Step 7 
Your bracelet is now activated. 
Please note: In case you have multiple day tickets, you’ll receive one Bracelet per day. Each must then be activated separately by the person using the bracelet, repeating the same steps as above. 
Make sure to activate your bracelet in advance for a smooth entry. If it is not activated, you won’t be able to enter the festival. 

If you have not received your bracelet in time, but you received confirmation that your bracelet was Shipped. Please visit the Bracelet Information & Pick-up which can be found at  the car, bus and priority entrance.  Make sure you have your E-ticket and ID with you. 

If your bracelet is not working, please visit the Bracelet Information & Pick-up at the entrance. In case you want more information about the bracelets, you can use this link.  

If your bracelet is lost, please visit the Bracelet Information & Pick-up at the entrance. Make sure you have your ticket and ID ready. 

You can top up your bracelet in the Defqon.1 app or by using this link. 

Online you can top-up your bracelet with: 
iDeal  
Maestro 
VISA 
MasterCard 
Apple Pay 
Google Pay 
Paypal 
Onsite you can use: 
Maestro 
VISA 
MasterCard 
Apple Pay 
Google Pay 
Paypal 
Cash (only at the limited staffed top-up desks and in euros) 

You can check your balance by clicking the manage your bracelet button in the Defqon.1 app or following this link. 

Make sure to top up your bracelet first by clicking the top up button in the Defqon.1 app or via this link. 
After ordering, simply scan your bracelet at the devices presented by the staff.  
Merchandise can be purchased using your bracelet. 

No, you can only top up your bracelet with cash. All purchases can only be made with the legendary bracelet during Defqon.1.   Merchandise can still be purchased using cash or card.

The exchange rate is calculated in Euros and depends on your payment provider.  

You can check your transaction history by clicking the manage your bracelet button in the Defqon.1 app or via this link. 

Should you have any balance remaining after Defqon.1, we will refund it automatically. Within three weeks of Defqon.1 you will receive your remaining balance as a refund. The refund will be credited to the bankaccount number we have on file. You do not have to do anything yourself. 
For carrying out this automatic refund we charge an amount of two euros per bracelet. This amount will automatically be deducted from the remaining balance. 

The Wallet will be available in the Defqon.1 app the week before Defqon.1. Tickets will remain locked until a few days before Defqon.1.

The Wallet is exclusively available in the Defqon.1 app. The week before Defqon.1, you will see it in the bottom tab bar.

Most Defqon.1 tickets that you bought directly via our shop will be available in your Wallet. This includes entrance tickets, parking cards, locker tickets, experiences, Friends Camp access and more.

Please note that all entrance tickets and Friends Camp tickets must be personalised before they appear in the Wallet. Tickets that have not been personalised will appear in the main booker’s Wallet.

To make sure all tickets appear in your Wallet, please follow these steps:

1. Make sure your Defqon.1 app is up to date.
2. Make sure you are logged in to the Defqon.1 app with the same Q-dance account you used to buy the tickets.
3. Make sure your entrance tickets and Friends Camp tickets have been personalised. All other tickets will appear in the main booker’s Wallet.

The main booker will still receive all tickets by email. If you do not have the Defqon.1 app, or if you cannot see certain tickets in the Wallet, you can still find them in your email, just like in previous years.

Only the tickets bought or personalised with the Q-dance account with which you are logged in in the app will appear in the Wallet. If you have purchased or personalised tickets with other accounts, you will have to find them in your e-mail inbox.

Your activated bracelet is your entrance ticket. 
However, make sure you still have access to your valid e-ticket, as it may be required in case of any issues with your bracelet. You will find your ticket on your email and in the Defqon.1 app. 

Do you have troubles with your bracelet? Visit one of the Bracelet Information Points and we’ll be happy to assist you. These can be found at the entrances of Defqon.1. If you are already on the festival grounds or camping, please visit one of the regular information stands for assistance. To locate the nearest point, please check the map in the Defqon.1 app.  

THURSDAY

Bracelet Pick-up Point & Information: 
- Car entrance: 07:00 till 23:59 
- Bus entrance: 09:00 till 23:59 
- Priority entrance: 07:00 till 23:59 

FRIDAY

Bracelet Pick-up Point & Information 
- Car entrance: 00:00 - 20:00 
- Bus entrance: 00:00 - 20:00 
- Priority entrance: 00:00 - 16:00 
 
SATURDAY

Bracelet Pick-up Point & Information 
- Car entrance: 09:00 - 20:00 
- Bus entrance: 09:00 - 20:00 
- Priority entrance: Closed 
  

SUNDAY

Bracelet Pick-up Point & Information 
- Car entrance: 09:00 - 20:00 
- Bus entrance: 09:00 - 20:00 
- Priority entrance: Closed 

You will need the following:  
- An activated bracelet  
- A valid ID or passport 
- Your bracelet must be scanned upon entry  
- E-ticket 
* For safety, always take a photo of the back (incl. the serial number) of your Bracelet.