Five days of sun, sound and sweat
Hideout Festival: Croatia’s Ultimate Beach Party returns to Zrće Beach from June 22 to 26, 2025, for five days of full-throttle electronic music and sun-drenched celebration. Celebrated as one of Europe’s wildest electronic music escapes, Hideout mixes massive headliners, seaside hedonism, and boat party mayhem across some of Novalja’s most notorious beach clubs.
Each day blends beach lounging with booming basslines. Whether you’re recovering by the sea or diving into sunrise sets, the tempo never drops. Expect everything from poolside grooves to night-long techno workouts, soundtracked by world-class DJs.
A heavyweight lineup on the sand
The 2025 edition features a stacked lineup, mixing techno juggernauts, house mainstays, and high-energy bass acts. Alan Fitzpatrick brings that no-nonsense festival thunder. Solardo and Patrick Topping deliver peak-time party power. Ross From Friends adds emotional depth with live house textures.
But it doesn’t stop there. Skream returns to his dubstep roots, while Benga resurfaces with his signature low-end pressure. Camo & Krooked and Hybrid Minds fly the DnB flag. Darius Syrossian locks in that raw house rhythm. It’s a lineup with no off-switch.
Up-and-comers, secret guests, and label showcases keep the programming fresh. Hideout is known for surprise sets—those moments when an underground hero jumps on deck and turns the beach inside out.
Across five open-air clubs, curated day-to-night sets, and secret boat stage takeovers, there’s no shortage of sound. Whether you’re waist-deep in the sea or deep in the crowd, every moment at Hideout is tuned for movement.
Zrće Beach: The Mediterranean’s party capital
Zrće Beach isn’t just a location—it’s a ritual. A strip of Croatian coastline where party culture collides with postcard scenery. Crystal-clear water by day. Laser-streaked skies by night. The beach is lined with open-air superclubs like Papaya, Aquarius, Kalypso, and Noa, each transformed into all-day dance floors.
From poolside sunrise sets to full-throttle afterparties, Zrće is built for this. Add in mountains behind and turquoise sea ahead, and you get one of the most photogenic and euphoric party settings in Europe.
Everything about Zrće is designed for hedonism. The clubs open early, close late, and keep energy flowing through constant rotation of DJs and sounds. If you’re looking for a crowd that loves music as much as mischief, this is it.
Beyond the dancefloor: Boats, clubs, chaos
Hideout isn’t just a beach rave. It’s a five-day experience packed with curated extras:
- Boat parties tearing through the Adriatic
- Pre-parties and afters across Novalja
- Club takeovers by top labels and collectives
- Pop-up performances, pool sets, and secret guests
The energy is relentless, but the vibe is always right. It’s rowdy, yes—but it’s beautifully organised chaos.
Whether you’re a seasoned Hideout veteran or a first-timer, there’s always something wild to stumble into. From unexpected B2B sets on the shore to sunrise DJ battles on the boats, spontaneity is baked into the schedule.
Planning your Hideout trip
Tickets start at £139 plus booking fees, with flexible payment plans to help spread the cost. This isn’t a camping festival, so you’ll need to arrange accommodation in or around Novalja. Hotels, apartments, and villas range from affordable shared flats to full-blown luxury.
Many opt for apartments in Novalja centre—close to bars, food, and shuttle stops. Others stay beachfront, going all-in on 24/7 rave living. Airbnb and local rental sites offer plenty of options, but they do sell out fast.
Most people fly into Zadar or Split, then take a transfer up the coast. The festival also offers shuttle passes to help you bounce between venues, beaches and town. Shuttle access is essential—many of the venues are just outside town, and walking isn’t ideal in the midday sun.
For full ticket info and lineup details, head to Hideout Festival’s official site.
Connecting Europe’s festival underground
Hideout is part of a larger ecosystem of European festivals pushing dance music forward. It sits in the same league as events like Dekmantel, Sonar, and Mad Cool—with a focus on curating elite lineups and unforgettable locations. For more on that global circuit, check out stndby.tv’s feature on Mad Cool Festival and the rising wave of The Ting Tings reentering the festival world.
Hideout’s influence ripples through Europe’s underground. DJs break new tracks here, label showcases test fresh sounds, and global fans connect over a shared love of rhythm, sweat, and sea air. It’s more than a party—it’s a pulse.
Final words on Hideout Festival 2025
Hideout Festival 2025 is more than just a rave—it’s a pilgrimage for fans of high-quality electronic music. With a monster lineup, boat parties that feel illegal, and five nights of mayhem in one of Europe’s most beautiful settings, it delivers exactly what it promises: a proper beach party blowout.
Grab your tickets early, pack light, and prepare to lose track of time on the shores of Croatia. Hideout is calling.
