- The 2026 edition, the ninth, was billed 'One Last Dance' and ran 29 July to 2 August.
- On 15 October 2026 Defected put David Rodigan's full 90-minute House of Roots set from Croatia on YouTube.
- That release includes first plays of 3 new remixes from the House of Roots collaboration.
- A House of Roots vinyl box set is open for pre-order.
- No next-edition dates or ticket sales are announced yet.
Watch Defected Croatia
Defected puts sets from Croatia on its Defected Records YouTube channel, and the clips go back to 2023. Recent uploads are credited as 'Live from Defected Croatia', including the 2024 Beach Stage and the 2025 mixes. Expect more of the same after the next edition: individual DJ sets rather than a full multi-stage broadcast.
| 2026 | YouTube (Defected Records) |
| 2025 | YouTube (Defected Records) |
| 2024 | YouTube (Defected Records) · Beach Stage stages Darius Syrossian's set was filmed on The Beach Stage and sits in the Defected Croatia playlist.[5] |
| 2023 | YouTube (Defected Records) The same playlist holds Defected x Louie Vega, live from Tisno, from the 2023 edition.[5] |
Most-watched sets
Latest
- David Rodigan's 90-minute House of Roots set from Defected Croatia 2026 released in full on the Defected YouTube channel, including first plays of 3 new remixes from the 'House of Roots' collaboration; the 'House of Roots' vinyl box set is available to pre-order.[2]
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Tickets
Tickets come as weekend passes and day tickets, with payment plans starting from £49 plus a £30 plan fee. Barbarella's afterparties and boat parties are sold separately, and the previous edition sold out.
Payment plan: Payment plan: the first instalment is paid at booking and later instalments monthly. A £30 payment plan fee is added and the first instalment may differ between ticket tiers. A failed payment is retried after seven days, and if the same payment fails 3 times the booking is at risk of cancellation. Klarna is available at checkout. Payment Plan tickets cannot be downloaded until paid in full. Accommodation payment plans carry a £50 fee, with an initial payment followed by 5 monthly instalments.
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| Payment Plan ticket Does not include Barbarella's after parties or boat parties. | from £49[11] |
Past prices
| 2024 | 4-day £189 + fees[6] 4-day €250[7] |
| 2023 | 6-day £249 + fees[8] 6-day £299[9] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Lineup
The 2026 edition listed 80+ artists, with David Rodigan playing a House of Roots set. Defected's channel also carries Croatia sets from Dennis Ferrer, Dimitri From Paris, Anané, Monki and Yasmin.
Stages
The site has a Main Stage, a Beach Stage on the Adriatic and the shaded Olive Grove canopy stage. Nights continue at Barbarella's Discotheque, and two to four boat parties run each day.
Plan your trip
Tisno is 45 minutes from Zadar airport and 90 minutes from Split. Camping and glamping are available at The Garden Resort, and the minimum age is 18.
- Nearest airports: Zadar (45 mins), Split (90 mins), Zagreb (4 hrs).
- Shuttles run to Barbarella's, a 10 to 15 minute drive from the main site.
- Taxis wait at the entrance to the festival site in the main car park.
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- The nearest airports to Tisno are Zadar (45 mins), Split (90 mins) or Zagreb (4 hrs). Dubrovnik, Rijeka and Pula are other airport options in Croatia.[10]
- Shuttles run to Barbarella's, which is a 10 - 15 minute drive from the main festival site.[10]
- Taxis can be found at the entrance to the festival site in the main car park.[10]
- Car hire requires being over 21 and holding a licence for at least 1 year. Argus Car Hire and Uni Rent both offer car hire in Croatia.[10]
- Buses are quicker and cheaper than trains and connect all cities with a regular service; tickets can be bought on board (get a receipt). Timetables are on buscroatia.com.[10]
- Festival address: Ul. Petrića Glava 34, 22240, Tisno, Croatia. Boats depart from the Pontoon by The Garden Resort's beachfront; arrive 30 minutes before departure.[10]
- Camping and glamping are available at The Garden Resort.
- Hotel payment plans carry a £50 fee: an initial payment, then 5 monthly instalments.
- For hotel help, email [email protected].
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- Both camping and glamping are available at The Garden Resort.[10]
- Hotel payment plans are available at checkout with a £50 fee: an initial payment then 5 monthly instalments, varying by hotel. Hotel help is available at [email protected].[10]
- Minimum age is 18, and photo ID is needed to collect your wristband.
- Collect your own ticket in person; a friend cannot do it for you.
- Tickets are non-refundable, though names can be changed in your account.
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- Minimum age is 18.[10]
- Photo ID must be shown at the Box Office at The Garden Resort to collect a wristband, and the name must match the ticket. Each attendee must collect their own ticket in person; a friend cannot collect it for them.[10]
- Re-entry is allowed during festival hours with the wristband on. Holders of an accommodation wristband can enter the site after festival hours.[10]
- Recreational drugs are illegal in Croatia and their use is treated very seriously by the Croatian Police.[10]
- Tickets are non-refundable. Boat party tickets are scanned before boarding and no wristbands are required for the boats.[10]
- Daily yoga classes and mindfulness sessions run as part of the wellness programme.
- Beach access and chill-out areas are on site.
- Bars, food shacks and DStore merch are on site.
Aftermovies and photos
Editions and history
Defected Croatia started in 2016, and the 2026 edition was the ninth.
| 2026 | Jul 29 – Aug 2, 2026 David Rodigan | Ninth edition, billed 'One Last Dance'. 80+ artists, 3 stages, Barbarella's afterparties and boat parties. David Rodigan played a 'House of Roots' set, released in full on the Defected YouTube channel.[2,12] |
FAQ
What are the festival dates and times?
Pre-Party 29 July 19:00 - 01:00; Festival Day 1 30 July 14:00 - 06:00; Day 2 31 July 12:00 - 06:00; Day 3 01 Aug 12:00 - 06:00; Day 4 02 Aug 12:00 - 06:00.
When will I receive my ticket?
A confirmation email is sent on purchase and tickets can be downloaded from croatia.defected.com/bookings at any time. The ticket PDF is also emailed 7 days before the event. Payment Plan tickets are available to download once paid in full.
Can I show my ticket on my phone?
Yes. Tickets can be shown on a phone so the barcode can be scanned, and the Box Office exchanges the ticket for a wristband.
Can I change the name on my ticket?
Yes, by logging in to your account.
Are boat parties included in the ticket price?
No, they are sold separately and need a Full Festival Day And Night Ticket.
Where are set times published?
Set times are announced closer to the festival, exclusively on the app.
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Sources (14)
Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.