4 days
3 stages
Barbarellas Afterparties
Boat Parties
80+ artists
5000 house heads
Beach ONSITE
Wellbeing sessions

Uniting world-class talent from across the globe, Defectedโ€™s annual Croatia festival, held between 1st - 4th August, showcases the very best of dance music, bringing together over 5000 fans for an unforgettable week on the Adriatic coast. 

Praised for its inclusive atmosphere and world class production, year-on-year the festival curates a diverse line-up of dance music greats to play across three festival stages, daily boat parties plus infamous afterparty venue Barbarellaโ€™s. Described by Mixmag as, โ€˜an ecstatic, extravagant spectacle,โ€™ every year the line-up features several first-time appearances, as well as rising stars, underground favourites, and the sceneโ€™s most-loved pioneers. 

Going beyond a traditional festival offering, Defected Croatia offers an impressive wellness programme, with daily yoga classes and mindfulness sessions to balance out late nights on the dancefloor. With the presence of our iconic dancers, surprise stage takeovers, and on-site DStore popup, it truly is the highlight of every house headโ€™s calendar.

OUR STAGES

PLEASE SEE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF OUR STAGES BELOW ๐Ÿ‘‡

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MAIN STAGE

Kicking off every evening with performances from the festivalโ€™s headliners including live acts and superstar DJs, the Main Stage is the centre of attention after dark. The largest at the site, the Main Stage is at the heart of The Garden, surrounded by the bars, food shacks and facilities. Expect to see all your favourites of the worldโ€™s biggest DJs on their very finest forms.

BEACH STAGE

Nestled directly on the Adriatic at the end of The Gardenโ€™s beach, this is the ultimate spot for soaking up Defected Croatiaโ€™s stunning setting. During the day, the Beach Stage offers uninterrupted views across the bay and crystal clear waters. The music kicks off here in the early afternoon, soundtracking the last hours of sunshine until dark, when flooded with multi-coloured light the stage really comes into its own. The Beach Stage is the festivalโ€™s tucked-away party piece.

OLIVE GROVE

The Main Stageโ€™s sidekick is the Olive Grove with its large canopy, making it perfect for daytime raving. Beautifully shaded and surrounded by trees, itโ€™s a picturesque spot in the heart of the festival site. Just a couple of minutes from the beach and close to the bars and amenities, this is your first place to head when arriving at the site.

BARBARELLA'S

Barbarellaโ€™s discotheque is without doubt one of the most exceptional nightclubs in Europe. Harking back to the original days of clubbing with its open-air setting and breath-taking location, Barbarellaโ€™s invites you to dance all night under the stars. Like all the most magical parties, nights at Barbarellaโ€™s are rarely over until 7 - 8am. Reach the club via a short ride on a shuttle bus, taxi, or water taxi from the main site.

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MAIN STAGE

MAIN STAGE

BEACH STAGE

BEACH STAGE

ON SITE BEACH

ON SITE BEACH

OLIVE GROVE

OLIVE GROVE

BARBARELLAS AFTERPARTIES

BARBARELLAS AFTERPARTIES

BOAT PARTIES

BOAT PARTIES

BOAT

BOAT

CHILL OUT AREAS

CHILL OUT AREAS

SITE VIEW

SITE VIEW

YOGA SESSIONS

YOGA SESSIONS

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