Besides the music itself, festivals give you the chance to get to know Hardstyle community better. We don’t exaggerate when saying that the Hardstyle crowd is one of the most dedicated ones in the whole music industry - experience the unbelievable energy in the crowd yourself!
FESTIVALS MUST VISITS
REBIRTH FESTIVAL
Just around the corner there is REBiRTH Festival which is the perfect KICK OFF for the Festival Season every year. REBiRTH is taking place in Haaren, The Netherlands. The festival does not only feature a lineup of renowned Hardstyle DJs and producers from but also up-and-coming talents. In addition to the main stages, there are also smaller stages and areas dedicated to specific styles of music, such as Raw Hardstyle and Hardcore. REBiRTH got you covered with the whole experience with its impressive light shows, pyrotechnics, and other special effects that create an immersive and unforgettable experience for everyone. REBiRTH always takes place in mid-April.
DEFQON 1: THE HOME OF HARDSTYLE LOVERS
An absolute MUST for every Hardstyle Fan is of course Defqon.1, which takes place in Biddinghuizen, The Netherlands. Each year the so-called Holy Grounds invite thousands of Hardstyle fans from all around the world, making it the largest and most popular Hardstyle festival in the world. Defqon.1 usually happens on the last weekend of June.
Qlimax
Coming to one of the most anticipated events of the year, which is Qlimax. The festival is known for its high-energy performances by some of the world's most renowned hardstyle DJs, as well as its spectacular visual effects and stage production. Every Hardstyle artist dreams of playing at Qlimax at least once in their career. In comparison to the other two festivals, Qlimax is an indoor festival and always takes place around November. That doesn’t mean that it’s any kind of worse, because it provides a unique and unforgettable experience for every fan, combining music, art, and technology to create an immersive and exhilarating atmosphere.