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Defqon.1 was abruptly canceled mid-festival due to a historic heatwave triggering the Netherlands’ first-ever Code Red heat warning — forcing organizers Q-dance to shut down the event after just one night. Ticket holders now face two options: a full refund or a guaranteed spot for 2027. While refunds for parking and lockers are automatic, some attendees reacted with fury, causing chaos and property damage before security restored order. Q-dance is also exploring priority access for next year for those who booked accommodation — a messy but manageable fallout for a festival that had to bow to the heat.

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