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After recent shows across the US from San Diego to Seattle, Defected returns to North America for its 2025 Tour, featuring dates across six cities from August to October. Known worldwide for showcasing the best in house music culture, the Defected experience will land in Chicago, Dallas, Orlando, Denver, Miami, and Montreal, bringing a carefully curated lineup of legendary icons and rising stars to some of the continent’s most vital dancefloors.

Each artist on the lineup offers a unique perspective on the global house scene. Chicago legend Mike Dunn exemplify the city’s foundational influence, while Detroit’s Stacey Pullen and Kevin Saunderson carry the torch for techno’s birthplace. Rising stars like DJ Holographic, Juliet Mendoza, and Olive F bring fresh energy to the tour, standing alongside world-renowned acts like Eats Everything, Solardo, and Shermanology, who continue to dominate dance floors from Ibiza to Brooklyn. With their global chart success, MEDUZA adds a crossover appeal to the tour, attracting both dedicated house fans and new listeners alike.

The tour highlights Defected’s mission to honor the origins of house music while promoting its future, with each venue showcasing a unique reflection of local dance culture. Cermak Hall in Chicago acts as a symbolic kickoff in the birthplace of house music, while Dirtybird CampINN in Dallas combines playful energy with serious beats for one of the most distinctive party concepts in North America. It’ll Do Club in Orlando remains a beloved underground fixture, known for its raw energy and dedicated crowd. Club Vinyl in Denver offers an intimate rooftop environment with panoramic city views and a strong connection to the local scene. Floyd Miami creates a moody, red-lit atmosphere in the heart of one of America’s most lively clubbing cities. Finally, the tour concludes at Picnik Électronik in Montreal, one of Canada’s most renowned open-air venues, providing an unbeatable skyline backdrop and a long history of curating global talent.

Expect high-energy sets, inclusive dancefloors, and that unmistakable Defected vibe across all venues. Whether it’s a warehouse party or a club night, every show delivers the same message: In Our House We Are All Equal.

TOUR DATES:

August 28 – Chicago – Cermak Hall

August 30 – Dallas – Dirtybird CampINN

August 30 – Orlando – It’ll Do Club

September 13 – Denver – Club Vinyl

September 13 – Miami – Floyd Miami

October 10 – Montreal – Picnik Électronik

TICKETS & INFO: DEFECTED.COM/EVENTS

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