Defqon. 1 in Biddinghuizen

Defqon.1 is the holy grail for hardstyle fans. This festival is an annual paradise for anyone who loves hard beats, energetic melodies and an intense atmosphere. Defqon is much more than just a festival; it is a complete experience where you can fully immerse yourself in the world of hardstyle. From the banging mainstage to the smaller, rawer areas. Defqon has it all!

The festival takes place in Biddinghuizen, a place that transforms into a mecca for hardstyle lovers especially for this weekend. The venue is surrounded by water and greenery. Imagine thousands of people around you, all with one mission - to go wild together to the hardest beats available.

Defqon.1 takes place annually in June, and it is always an action-packed whole weekend. The festival starts as early as Thursday night with a pre-party that immediately gets you in the right vibe and continues until Sunday night. On Sunday, there's an epic finale that may cost you your last energy, but at the same time energises you for weeks to come. Four days of non-stop hardstyle, that sounds like the perfect way to kick off your summer, doesn't it? In 2025, be there on 26 to 29 June. 

Defqon is no small event; it attracts around 70,000 to 80,000 visitors from all over the world every year. This means you can not only share your love of hardstyle with thousands of others, but also meet people who are just as passionate as you are. Whether you go solo or with a whole crew, you will always be surrounded by like-minded people who are going for it as hard as you are.

A ticket to Defqon.1 is your entry to four days of pure euphoria. The price for a weekend ticket is usually between €200 and €250, depending on how early you get there. Although you go for the maximum experience all weekend, there are also day tickets available +/- between €95 and €125. In addition, you can opt for VIP tickets. These give you extra benefits such as access to exclusive areas and better facilities, but of course you pay a bit more for these. Tickets can be bought via the official Defqon website, but they usually sell out quickly. So make sure you get there in time!

We garanderen je dat een Defqon ervaring je nog jarenlang bijblijft! Dit zijn de hoogtepunten die je kunt verwachten:

1. Verschillende indrukwekkende stages en DJ’s
   De mainstage van Defqon is een gigantisch spektakel. Verwacht hier een overdosis aan lasers, vuurwerk, en een geluidssysteem dat je van je sokken blaast. Hier komen de grootste namen uit de hardstyle samen. Naast de mainstage vind je op Defqon nog veel meer stages verspreid over het terrein. Of je nu van de klassieke hardstyle houdt, rauwe beats zoekt, of helemaal los wilt gaan op hardcore, Defqon heeft het allemaal.
    
2. Legendarische eindshow en gekke afterparties
   De eindshow op zondagavond is het absolute hoogtepunt. De lucht vult zich met vuurwerk, de muziek bereikt zijn climax en de hele menigte komt samen voor een laatste, epische viering. Als je denkt dat het feest voorbij is zodra de laatste beat gedraaid is, heb je het mis. Op de Defqon camping gaan de afterparties gewoon door. Hier ontmoet je andere diehard ravers die, net als jij, nog lang niet klaar zijn om te stoppen.
    
3. International vibe and unforgettable atmosphere
   With visitors from all over the world, Defqon feels like a global gathering of hardstyle lovers. The energy is intense and the connections you make are unforgettable. This is where you make new friends for life.
   From the moment you enter the grounds, you feel the unique Defqon vibe. It's a mix of euphoria, connection, and pure passion for the music. Everyone is here for the same reason: to enjoy everything hardstyle has to offer.

For the ultimate Defqon experience, the campsite is the place to be. Here you will be surrounded by thousands of other festival-goers, and the party doesn't stop once the last act of the day is over. At the campsite, the afterparties continue, and you'll make new friends while sharing stories under the stars. The Defqon campsite is a mini-village where you will find everything you need: from good facilities to a supermarket for your breakfast and, of course, the necessary afterparties. And let's face it, waking up to the soundcheck in the background gives you that extra bit of festival vibe.

Going to Defqon for just one day or are you more into comfort? Then look for a hotel or other accommodation nearby. In Biddinghuizen and the surrounding villages, there are various accommodations where you can stay. Whether hotels, holiday parks or bed & breakfasts. You will then have the advantage of a warm bed and a shower without long queues! Whether you choose camping or a hotel, in any case, make sure you are equipped for the ultimate hardstyle weekend of your life!

Do you still have a Hotelgiftcard at home and can't wait to go wild during Defqon? With a Hotelgiftcard, you can stay overnight at countless accommodations in Biddinghuizen. Thanks to the versatility of the Hotelgiftcard, you can flexibly choose from countless options to suit your budget and requirements. Just be on time so you don't miss out on a place to sleep!

Want someone to experience Defqon? Then a Hotelgiftcard is a cool and useful gift. With the Hotelgiftcard, the recipient can easily book comfortable accommodation around Biddinghuizen. No Defqon this year? No problem. Hotelgiftcard is valid for two years and can be redeemed at over 600,000 accommodations worldwide. Our tip to make this gift even more festive: in addition to the Hotelgiftcard, add a personal message and a good bottle of wine (to get you in the mood).