Defqon.1 2026 – The Kick-Off, anthem, theme & ticket sales
The road to Defqon.1 2026 officially starts on October 2nd at 20:00 CEST with The Kick-Off, broadcast live on the Q-dance YouTube channel. Hosted by Audiofreq, E-Life and Stephanie Magic, this special night will set the tone for the upcoming edition of the world’s biggest harder styles festival.
What to expect during The Kick-Off?
Q-dance has prepared a fully packed program for fans across the globe. The evening includes:
- The reveal of the Defqon.1 2026 anthem creator
- The announcement of the official theme for this year’s edition
- The launch of the Defqon.1 Wishlist
- The world premiere of the Defqon.1 2025 aftermovie
- News, updates and insider info about the upcoming festival
This is the moment when the harder styles community unites to mark the countdown toward another legendary weekend at Defqon.1.
Ticket sales – important dates
The official General Sale for Defqon.1 2026 starts on October 25th. However, fans who want early access should consider becoming a DEDIQATED Member.
- October 21st – DEDIQATED Sale (exclusive 4-day early access for members)
- October 25th – General Sale
Why join DEDIQATED?
For just €34.99 per year, members unlock more than early ticket access. Benefits include:
- Exclusive raffles and unique Defqon.1 experiences throughout the year
- Early access to tickets
- First editions of the DEDIQATED Magazine and The Aftermath Magazine, delivered to your home
It’s the ultimate way to step into the inner circle of Defqon.1 and experience the harder styles on a deeper level.
When and where to watch
Mark your calendars for October 2nd at 20:00 CEST and tune in live via the Q-dance YouTube channel. This is the moment the Defqon.1 journey begins, and no true fan will want to miss it.