The history of Defqon.1
The history of Defqon.1: the start in Almere in 2003, the move to Biddinghuizen in 2011, the editions in Australia and Chile, four days since 2022, and 2026.
Articles
Articles and news about Defqon.1
Defqon.1 anthems through the years
Every Defqon.1 anthem year by year: title and artist from The Prophet in 2005 to Vertile in 2025, D-Sturb in 2026 and Rebelion in 2027.
The weather in Biddinghuizen in June
What is the weather like at Defqon.1? KNMI normals for June in Lelystad: 20.4°C during the day, 10.8°C at night and 67 mm of rain, plus the heat of 2026.
First time at Defqon.1
First time at Defqon.1? How the wristband, the campsite, the opening hours, the app and the programme with The Gathering, Power Hour and Closing Ceremony work.
Defqon.1 packing list
Defqon.1 packing list with Q-dance's rules: ID, wristband, tent, drinks for the campsite, medication, power bank, sunscreen and what is not allowed.
Qlimax: Q-dance's indoor event in Arnhem
Qlimax was Q-dance's big hardstyle event at GelreDome in Arnhem. The last edition, The Final Prophecy, was held on 16 November 2024. There is no Qlimax 2026.
Defqon.1 2027 tickets
How Defqon.1 2027 tickets work: Weekend, Premium Weekend and day tickets, the ticket sale in October, priority access, age limit and travel packages.
Hardstyle festivals 2027
Hardstyle festivals 2027 with confirmed dates: Defqon.1, Decibel outdoor, Intents, Dominator, Reverze, Masters of Hardcore and more.
Review of the premium ticket at Defqon.1
What is it like to have a premium wristband at Defqon.1? Is it worth the extra cost? We reviewed what it was like to have a premium ticket at Defqon.1.
Defqon.1 stages and colors: what each stage plays
Every stage at Defqon.1 has a color and a music style. See what RED, BLUE, BLACK, YELLOW, UV, GOLD and the other stages play.
How much time off do I need for Defqon.1?
How much time off do you need for Defqon.1? We go through the days you need for the trip, the festival on 24-27 June 2027 and the recovery afterwards.
BLACK, the hardcore stage at Defqon.1, makes an outdoor comeback
BLACK, the hardcore stage at Defqon.1, was moved into a tent in 2015. Here is how people reacted and why the stage is making an outdoor comeback.
Is Defqon.1 3 or 4 days?
Was Defqon.1 2019 three or four days? We looked at what a fourth festival day would mean. Today the festival is four days, in 2027 on 24-27 June.
8 reasons why you will love Defqon.1
8 reasons why you will love Defqon.1. There is no argument against going to the best festival in the world.
Defqon.1 lineup
The Defqon.1 2027 lineup: when it is released, when the timetable comes out, where to get the best overview of the artists, plus a past lineup.
What is hardstyle?
What is hardstyle? The genre grew out of techno and hardcore in the Netherlands. The 150 BPM sound, its history, euphoric hardstyle and festivals.
My first Defqon.1
My first Defqon.1, as told by raver Johan Rugsveen. An indescribable experience that is hard to put into words.