Is your trek to the Holy Grounds of Defqon.1 on the horizon? Stay on top of your experience with the set times and more!
Thousands of the biggest hard dance fanatics will flock to their home at Defqon.1 in just a few short weeks, and we gathered all the essential information to train all weekend warriors for this epic weekend battle. Featuring a top-tier lineup and several shows, such as Power Hour and The Endshow, the notorious home of hard dance is sure to present another glorious edition of new stage designs and add-ons. Make sure to check out the add-on experiences and raffles available online to enhance your stay such as the Brunch at the Red. The Sanctuary, formerly the Comfort Camping area, has also opened reservation slots for The Sanctuary Restaurant for Friday through Sunday that will include up to 1.5 hours of enjoying a luxurious food menu in addition to wine and cocktails.
RELATED: Read our in-depth review from last year’s edition, the festival’s grand return since the pandemic!
On the flip side of the coin, returning to the festival is the Recycle Token, which debuted last year with high success in cleaner festival grounds. Attendees will also be able to use Click & Collect again to avoid on-site merch shop lines and pick-up their orders at shop M1. Speaking of merch stands, this year’s merch signing sessions will be hosted by Sub Zero Project, Cryex, and Angerfist near the Black on Friday at 19:00 CEST. Another likely return will be the dramatic shifts in temperatures from the day’s high heat to the evenings low temperatures, so do not forget to pack for a variety of weather conditions!
As for transport to and from the venue for weekend visitors, we advise the shuttle bus service to the Defqon.1 festival site both between several cities in the Netherlands and internationally. Shuttle bus tickets are available in the ticketshop. Public transport is not available to the festival on Saturday and Sunday nor when the festival ends on Friday and Saturday. Hotel transfers will run once every hour until 2:00 AM, and each roundtrip transfer is to be purchased separately from the hotel reservation. Find all information of the event’s All You Need To Know page.
Limited GA and Premium tickets for Defqon.1 2023 still remain for sale if you plan on attending the festival on short notice. Head over to their website to secure the unforgettable experience. Don’t forget to download the Q-Dance app for iOS or Play Store for the latest set times and updates.
Defqon.1 2023 Essential Info:
Venue Address: Spijkweg 30, 8256 RJ Biddinghuizen, The Netherlands
Tickets: Purchase HERE
Facebook Event Page: RSVP HERE
Dates and Hours: June 22 to June 25
Thursday
- Camping check-in 12:00 until 23:59
- The Gathering: 18:00 – 22:45 at the Blue | 18:00 – 23:00 at the Black | 18:15 – 23:00 at the Indigo (only for camping visitors with a weekend ticket).
- Afterparty Magenta: 23:00 – 02:00
- Afterparty Silver: 23:59 – 02:00
Friday
- Festival day: 11:00 – 23:00
- Afterparty Blue: 23:30 – 01:00 (only for weekend visitors)
- Silent Disco Magenta: 23:00 – 01:00 (only for weekend visitors)
- Silent Disco Silver: 23:00 – 03:00 (only for weekend visitors)
Saturday
- Festival day: 11:00 – 23:00
- Afterparty Blue: 23:00 – 01:00 (only for weekend visitors)
- Afterparty Silver: 23:00 – 03:00 (only for weekend visitors)
Sunday
- Festival day: 11:00 – 23:00
Monday
- Campsite closes at 12:00
Defqon.1 2023 – Set Times:
Set times are available on the event’s website or on the Q-Dance app.
Defqon.1 2023 – Venue and Parking Information:
Maps will be available on the event’s website or on the Q-Dance app June 20.
Parking cards are available online
- Friday: €18,00
- Saturday: €18,00
- Sunday: €18,00
- Weekend (4-days): €35,50
- Priority Weekend (4-days): €70,00 SOLD OUT
Or at the event for purchase on-site card only is accepted.
- Day parking: €25
- Weekend parking: €45
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, many people have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses and other valuables during this festival season. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, there are opportunistic people who come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers and it’s important to be mindful of your valuables while at Defqon.1.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Defqon.1 2023 – Prohibited Items:
- professional photography: film, drone, sound and/or other recording equipment of any nature unless permitted
- glassware
- plastic bottles
- alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, however the campgrounds allow a maximum of 4.5 liters per person for soft drinks and drinks that contain less than 14.5% alcohol
- selfie sticks that if extended are longer than 1.5 meter and/or constructions that are not intended for that purpose
- food, however there is no limit to the permitted amount to be brought from outside to the campgrounds
- drugs (among other drugs that are listed on list I and II of the Opium Act)
- nitrous oxide cartridges
- cans
- fireworks
- animals
- weapons and/or dangerous objects (including but not limited to spray cans or CS gas), or use such items prior to or during the event
