General
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The standard ticket gives you access to parties from the 5th July to the last party of the 9th July which ends during the night at 6 am. There is also a welcoming party on 4th July but you need a specific ticket to participate.
Dropzone Festival is held at world famous Zrce Beach on the sunny island of Pag, Croatia. Zrce Beach
Zrce Beach is the party location where the Dropzone events are held. It is world renown for being one of the best party beaches in the world!
Novalja is the closest city to Zrce Beach and the main tourist area where you will find many accommodation types, restaurants, bars, grocery stores, shops and more.
Pag is the island where Zrce Beach & Novalja are located, situated in the Adriatic Sea and is part of the beautiful country of Croatia.
A mix of the best hard dance genres including Hardstyle (euphoric & raw), Hardcore, Frenchcore, Uptempo, UK Hardcore and everything in-between!
All Dropzone events are 18+.
You can find all information about all ticket options and our range of holiday packages here:
https://dropzonefest.com/book/
We have package options to suit every kind of raver! Whether you’re on a budget, want to live your most luxe life or simply want a comfortable stay with your crew. There’s an option for everyone.
We ask for ID for wristband collection and accommodation check-in. Please note, law in Croatia is that you must carry valid photo ID with you at all times.
Yes it is ! To volunteer at Dropzone 2026, send your application on [email protected] before the 5th of April at 18:00.
All clubs are wheelchair accessible. Some areas are limited to VIP sections, while others include main dance floors. Boat Parties are not due to narrow entrances and stairs on the boat.
Festival
The full program with opening hours per day will be released soon.
Forbidden items include hard & soft drugs, alcoholic beverages, glassware, flags, weapons, aerosols, fireworks, and more. Also professional gear (or gear for commercial purposes) is not allowed unless pre-approved by the organization.
Note that sunscreen bottles are allowed, but spray bottles are not permitted!
Get ready for 5 days, 90+ artists and 25 parties!
Our massive lineup as well as the huge 5-day program are out in full here:
https://dropzonefest.com/lineup/
A mix of the best hard dance genres including Hardstyle (euphoric & raw), Hardcore, Frenchcore, Uptempo, UK Hardcore and everything in-between! Take a look at our lineup ! https://dropzonefest.com/lineup/
No, all pool parties are included in your festival ticket. So make sure to come and check them out! Each pool party has a different theme and line up so you can expect a unique experience at each one.
No. You can walk around the beach club barefoot. Of course shoes are always safer and more advisable, but inside the pools there are no shoes allowed.
Food options are available on the beach, including sushi, kebabs, burgers, pasta, Asian cuisine, pizza, and street food. Clubs do not offer food. There are plenty of bars on the beach too, and bottle service is available in the clubs.
Yes you can. Passouts are permitted and your wristband will grant you access to go in and out of the clubs where Dropzone is hosting events. This includes the pool parties.
Boat Party
Yes. This year we have 8 exclusive boat parties, each party has a unique lineup and they also sell out fast!
You can search all the available boat parties, and purchase here: https://dropzonefest.com/boat-parties/
No weapons, selfie sticks, anything made of glass, alcohol, drones and of course, no bad vibes!
All boat parties depart from Novalja City Center and return at the same place ⇒ Plasica ul. 20, 53291 Novalja, Croatia. Depart for Boat Party
If you miss the departure of the boat, unfortunately there is no way to access the party. The boats have strict departure times, so it’s always advised to arrive 30 minutes prior.
Unfortunately not. There are no refunds for missing the boat. If you have missed the boat due to an emergency, please contact our staff and we will assess on a case by case basis.
Good vibes! Sunscreen, swimming clothes, a hat, towel, sunglasses, shoes or flip flops. Backpacks are allowed on board but there are no lockers so please keep that in mind.
No weapons, selfie sticks, anything made of glass, alcohol, drones and of course, no bad vibes!
Travel & Transfers
There are a number of options: by plane, car, ferry, local bus or airport transfers. For all available options click here:
https://dropzonefest.com/how-to-get-to-dropzone
- Zadar or Split are the closest and easiest.
- Zadar is 1.5 hours drive, and is the closest however there are more limited flights arriving to this airport
- Split is 3.5 hours drive and generally has more flight options for European and International flights
- The easiest and most cost effective way is with a Dropzone transfer.
Our specialty drivers will transport you and other Dropzone partygoers to Novalja where you can check in for your accommodation. Airport Transfer - Localized transfers will be readily available to take you from the key pick up point to your accommodation.
- Taxi and Uber is available, as well as public buses, however these can be a costly and unpredictable option.
The Dropzone drivers will be waiting in the arrivals hall with Dropzone signs, as well as vans marked with Dropzone logos.
No stress, we are here to help! Call our service line and our crew will schedule you a new transfer as soon as possible.
We will do our best to get you on the next transfer, but please keep in mind there may be waiting times especially in moments of high traffic with other festival goers.
No problem, if you’ve booked a private transfer your driver is there to help you and wait until the entire group is ready to travel.
Yes you can. All rental car kiosks are past the arrivals hall. You can pre-book a car or hire one on the spot. Don’t forget your valid drivers licence.
- From Split Airport there are two options: via the highway and connecting bridge of Pag Island, or you can opt to drive to the ferry port and drive your car onto the passenger ferry to Pag.
- Ferry times, ticket fares and information can be found here (Jadrolinija link)
- From Zadar: via the highway and Pag bridge
We have private transfers that will drop you off at your accommodation and show you how to access your apartments.
Dropzone is located on Zrce Beach, less than a 10 minute drive from Novalja City Center. To get around the island, including transfers to and from the festival, we recommend booking transportation directly from us. Our Local Bus Shuttle makes a frequent round trip from Novalja to Zrce Beach day and night. With our Private Van Shuttle you have unlimited drives with shuttle vans.
You can search all the available transfer options, and purchase here: Travel & Transfers
Yes. There is a parking lot available outside the clubs, for a flat rate fee.
Tickets and Packages
No panic if you don’t receive the ticket right after your purchase. The confirmation email is proof of your purchase and you will receive the ticket closer to the festival.
Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, iDeal, Sofort. There is also a payment plan available where you pay the deposit only and rest in monthly installments.
If you choose to pay with installment, you will receive a reminder every month. The payment is not automatic, you have to make the payment manually every month using the payment link.
You can tailor your dream holiday by choosing your type of accommodation (hotel, villa, city apartment), festival ticket, boat party ticket as well as your airport and island transfer.
Note that the festival ticket includes access to all of our pool parties but Boat party tickets need to be purchased separately.
Not yet, but they might be available at a later time.
No, all you need is a festival ticket to access our pool parties and club events. If you’d like to attend any boat party, you will need to buy a ticket as these are exclusive, capacity is limited and they sell fast!
You can add boat party tickets and transfers to your booking later if you decide. Check our Boat parties here: Boat Party
All tickets are non-refundable except in the event of cancellation.
If you are no longer able to attend Dropzone, we recommend you resell via Ticketswap.
If you can’t come to the festival anymore, we can’t give you a refund, however you can resell it to someone and send us the contact information of the new person so that we can make the changes.
When you receive the ticket, you can also resell it on TicketSwap: Here
Yes, you can change the contact information on your ticket. Send an email to [email protected]
Accommodation
Hotels, apartments and villas are located in Novalja which is 5-10 min drive from Zrce Beach.
Beach houses are located on Zrce Beach.
You don’t need the exact address because we will drive you directly to your accommodation from the check-in point. If you want a first idea of where the accommodation is approximately, you can take a look at the map in the description.
Yes it is, if the accommodation you choose allows it. For any changes, please send an email on [email protected].