The RED Race Live Finale is tonight

Hi yes,

Tonight, the RED Race reaches its highly anticipated peak.

At 20:00 CEST, the RED Race Live Finale premieres on the Q-dance YouTube channel. For the first time, the RED Race will go live as Antergy, Beat Conductors, Essive and Testarossa face the moment they have been working towards for months.

One of them will win the ultimate Warrior’s Dream: a spot at the mighty RED during Defqon.1 2026.

Episode 5 | The Finale | RED Race | Defqon.1 2026

This year, the winner of the RED Race will be decided during a live finale, based on both the votes for the tracks and the votes of the professional jury.

After months of challenges, studio sessions and pressure, Antergy, Beat Conductors, Essive and Testarossa are ready for the final verdict. Tonight, we find out who rises above the rest and claims their place on the biggest stage in the harder styles.

You can still vote for your favorite RED Race track in the Defqon.1 App until the broadcast begins.

Open the app, listen to the tracks and cast your vote before 20:00 CEST. Your vote could help decide who makes it all the way to the RED.

Want to hear the tracks one more time before making your choice?

The RED Race EP is now available on Spotify. Listen to the official submissions by Antergy, Beat Conductors, Essive and Testarossa, turn up your favorite and get ready for tonight’s live finale.

Sunday Funday is coming. Get ready for the final day of Defqon.1 with the official Sunday Funday Collection. Now available in the Defqon.1 Store, or through Click & Collect.

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