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SOLD OUT FOR MONTHS, BUT EXTRA TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE FOR CROATIAN CITIZENS!
Defected Croatia Festival returns this week to Tisno! From July 30th to August 4th, more than 5,000 guests from across the globe will dance at this Adriatic explosion of house music and summer energy. Known for its top-tier house grooves, world-class acts, and unmatched seaside atmosphere, Defected Croatia is hosted at The Garden Resort and features over 90 artists, legendary boat parties, and a dedicated wellness program.
The festival kicks off on Wednesday, July 30th at 7 PM with a pre-party and runs non-stop through the early hours of Monday, August 4th. Organized by Defected Records – one of the most influential electronic music brands in the world – the festival has been bringing house music lovers together in Croatia for nearly a decade.
Over five days and nights, more than 90 performers will take over the Main Stage, Beach Stage, Olive Grove, a fleet of boat parties, and the iconic Barbarella’s for unforgettable after-hours sessions.
This year’s standout names include:
Groove Armada (DJ set), The Shapeshifters, Kerri Chandler, Dimitri from Paris, Mousse T., Fat Tony, Gorgon City, DJ Spen, Dennis Ferrer, Jellybean Benitez, Todd Terry, SG Lewis, Carl Craig, Stacey Pullen, Eliza Rose, MJ Cole, Mike Dunn, Catz ’N Dogz, Sam Divine, Riva Starr, Nic Fanciulli, John Morales, Darius Syrossian, David Rodigan MBE OD, Rich Medina, TSHA, Melé, Aroop Roy, Todd Edwards, BVNQUET, Uncle Waffles, Atmos Blaq, Kitty Amor, Barbara Tucker, Julie McKnight, Dames Brown, Oden & Fatzo, and Ben Westbeech.
“Defected Croatia isn’t just a festival – it’s the heart of our summer, our Super Bowl. For me, it’s a moment of reflection and reconnection with our community. Professionally, it’s where Defected’s mission comes to life in its purest form: a global family united by house music, culture, and shared experience,” said Defected Records owner Wez Saunders ahead of his arrival in Croatia.
Beyond music, the festival offers a rich wellbeing program – from yoga and mindfulness workshops to spontaneous pop-up parties and the magic of sailing the Adriatic. Defected Croatia is also celebrated for its high-end production, carefully curated visual identity, and the strong sense of togetherness that brings its global audience back year after year.
Organized by global music powerhouse Defected Records in collaboration with The Garden Productions, Defected Croatia continues to affirm its status as one of the region’s most important summer events, delivering a rare blend of musical excellence, stunning seaside location, and unforgettable experiences.
A limited number of additional weekly and daily tickets are available exclusively for Croatian and regional visitors via Entrio.hr, available until Wednesday, July 30th.
