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Tisno will be the place where an era of world house music ends this summer. The final lineup for Defected Croatia 2026 has been announced, an edition that brings not only a top-notch program, but also an emotional farewell to one of the most influential music brands of today from Croatia.
From July 29 to August 2, The Garden Resort will host more than 80 artists who will lead the final chapter of this story. Among them are Carl Craig, Dennis Ferrer, Sam Divine, Seth Troxler, Todd Edwards, Purple Disco Machine, Moodymann, Natasha Diggs, TSHA, HoneyLuv, Groove Armada (DJ set) and many others, with additional names to be confirmed later.
Defected is not just a festival, it is an institution of house music. For more than 20 years, this global brand has been defining the scene, setting standards and bringing together generations who live for the dance floor. Its residencies in Ibiza have long been legendary, and events around the world regularly sell out in advance. In recent years, Croatia has been one of the few countries that has had the privilege of being home to Defected, along with only a few carefully selected destinations in the world.
This edition is also given special weight by the almost decade-long collaboration between Defected and Tisno, a location that has become synonymous with the perfect blend of music, sea and togetherness. As Nick Colgan from The Garden Productions, a partner of the festival, points out: “Ten years of working on Defected in Tisno has been an extraordinary journey. We have watched the festival grow and how audiences from all over the world come precisely because of the unique atmosphere that cannot be replicated anywhere else. Croatia and Defected have developed a special bond and this summer will be both emotional and a great celebration of everything we have built together.”
The program includes three stages, the legendary after parties at Barbarella, boat parties on the Adriatic, a beach stage by the sea, as well as wellbeing content that turns the festival into a complete experience. A special visual identity is additionally created by the recognizable Defected performers, bold, colorful and always ready to take the atmosphere to a new level.
Defected Croatia has been sold out for years, and 2026 is no exception. Due to high demand, a limited number of regional tickets are still available for sale via the Entrio.hr system, and organizers urge everyone to secure their spot early.
Defected Croatia 2026 is not just a festival; it is the final chapter of a great story and a celebration of the togetherness that has marked a generation of house music fans. Over the years, Croatia and Defected have built a relationship that is rarely seen on the global scene, and this summer brings its peak.
