A Unique experience at the ŽVF festival in collaboration with official partner DEFENDER
Defender Experience Zone offers the most immersive and comfortable way to experience the ŽVF festival. This add-on ticket includes a curated gastro experience by Wild Kitchen, complemented by tastings from Mirror Bar, Falstaff, Vydrinko, and Zlatý roh wineries, oysters by NUDA Bar, as well as an off-road Defender ride to a hidden gastro station located outside the main festival grounds. Tastings are included in the ticket price; drinks, wine, and coffee outside of the tastings are available for purchase separately.
This is an exclusive space designed for a limited number of guests seeking a more elevated, comfortable, and personal festival experience.
Notice: To access the Defender Experience add-on, it is necessary to also purchase a Festival Pass for the ŽVF festival. The Defender Experience ticket alone is not valid for entry to the festival grounds.
For 200 guests only
The capacity of the Defender Zone is limited, ensuring exclusivity and comfort throughout the duration of the festival.
Gastro as the main program
Casual Fine Dining by restaurant Wild Kitchen — one of the most distinctive gastro scenes in Slovakia.
Local ingredients and artisan producers. Wild Kitchen also works with its own garden and wild-growing herbs, ensuring maximum freshness and authenticity in every dish.
Program runs on both Friday and Saturday. Gastro is included in the ticket price.
Architectural setting
Architecture designed by Jakub Kolarovič that blends seamlessly into the vineyards and surrounding landscape. Elegant seating, sculptural shade structures, sophisticated lighting and artistic decorations.
Beyond the curated culinary experience, the Defender Zone also offers private ceramic restrooms, complimentary cloakroom service, premium dining & lounge seating, and dedicated relaxation zones.
Off-road Vydrinko Station
Part of the experience also includes a ride in the Land Rover Defender OCTA, which takes you beyond the festival grounds into a small forest, where the Vydrinko Station awaits.
At the destination, guests are welcomed with a surprise street food experience by Wild Kitchen and drinks by Vydrinko Wine Bar.
This experience is available exclusively during the Saturday programme.
The ride and wine tasting are included in the ticket price. Wine by the glass or bottle is not included in the ticket.
Mirror Bar
Mirror Bar, one of the world’s leading bars, is preparing signature cocktails and will also bring unexpected tasting moments directly among the guests throughout the evening.
Spontaneous tastings are included in the ticket price. Drinks are not included in the ticket.
Wine
The wine and champagne selection is curated by Falstaff magazine and Zlatý Roh winery. The programme also includes spontaneous tastings and the option to purchase bottles.
Spontaneous tastings are included in the ticket price. Wine by the glass or bottle is not included in the ticket.
Defender café
Part of the zone features a coffee experience by Erik Gajdoš, serving coffee directly from his vintage Defender using a La Marzocco espresso machine. Coffee is not included in the ticket price.
NUDA bar and Oysters
Freshly served oysters & wine pairings from NUDA Bar. Spontaneous tastings are included in the ticket price. Wines are not included in the ticket price.
Bang & Olufsen
Immersive Bang & Olufsen sound system throughout the entire Defender Experience space.
Sound system provided by official retailer BISaudio.
VIP Parking
Dedicated complimentary VIP parking for Defender Experience guests.
Defender Experience
Opening hours
The Defender Zone operates as both a daytime and evening space, naturally transitioning from a relaxed daytime atmosphere to an energetic evening program.
Defender Experience Zone:
Friday, June 26: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday, June 27: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Festival Gates:
Friday, June 26: 2:00 PM – 5:00 AM, Saturday, June 27: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Defender Experience
Ticket options
Please note: Access to the Defender Experience Zone requires a valid Festival Pass in addition to the Defender Experience ticket. The Defender Experience ticket alone does not grant access to the festival grounds.
There are three types of tickets to choose from: friday’s Live Pizza Night, saturday’s Defender Experience with all-day fine dining and an off-road program, or the two-day Full Defender Experience including both experiences throughout the festival.
The programme is centered around Pizza Night by Wild Kitchen — an all-evening service of premium wood-fired pizza served directly among the guests, paired with freshly served oysters by NUDA Bar. The atmosphere is relaxed, dynamic, and naturally connected to the bar, music, and the evening energy of the vineyards.
The programme also includes spontaneous tastings by Mirror Bar and a curated wine selection by Falstaff.
Oyster tastings and spontaneous tastings are included in the ticket price. Drinks, wine, and coffee outside of the tastings are available for purchase separately.
Saturday brings a more sophisticated take on local flavours in a contemporary setting.
In the evening, the centre of the zone transforms into a live grill show by Martin Plastiak (Wild Kitchen), representing the highlight of the culinary programme and creating a memorable moment for guests.
The Saturday programme also includes the opportunity for a curated off-road ride and a visit to a secret forest station in collaboration with Wild Kitchen and Vydrinko.
Spontaneous tastings and the off-road ride are included in the ticket price. Drinks, wine, and coffee outside of the tastings are available for purchase separately.
This ticket represents full access to the world of Defender Experience, including the complete zone programme across both festival days.
The experience includes curated culinary moments, spontaneous tastings, oyster tastings, evening gastro programmes, relaxation zones, premium seating, and the opportunity to join an off-road Defender ride to a secret forest station hidden beyond the festival grounds.
Oyster tastings, spontaneous tastings, and the off-road ride are included in the ticket price. Drinks, wine, and coffee outside of the tastings are available for purchase separately.
Defender Experience
VIP Parking
Dedicated complimentary VIP parking for Defender Experience guests.
Defender Experience
House Rules
To make sure everyone feels good here, let’s follow a few simple rules:
No unsafe behavior → Aggression, property damage, or disturbing others will not be tolerated.
Respect others’ space → The Experience Zone is a shared space. Be mindful of the people around you.
Keep it clean → Dispose of waste properly. Leave the space as you found it.
No entry outside designated areas → especially into surrounding private vineyards.
Off-road driving → Please follow staff instructions to ensure a safe experience.
Defender Experience
Contact
Got a question? If you’re unsure about anything or want to know more, feel free to reach out. But first, check out our FAQ—you’ll find answers to most questions there.
Defender Experience
FAQ
1. Do I also need to purchase a Festival Pass? +
Yes. Defender Experience is an add-on experience—entry to the festival grounds requires a valid Festival Pass.
2. Is the ticket valid for both festival days? +
It depends on the ticket type:
- Full Experience is valid for both days
- Friday Experience is valid for Friday only
- Saturday Experience is valid for Saturday only
3. What is included in the price? +
Access to the Defender Experience zone and a gastronomic experience during the selected day(s).
Drinks are not included in the ticket price, however various complimentary drink surprises will be available throughout the experience.
4. Is the off-road ride included? +
Yes — the experience also includes a curated off-road ride that will take you to our hidden zone outside of the festival grounds called Defender Station,
where more tastings by Wild Kitchen and Vydrinko await you in the forest overlooking the entire festival.
Before joining the ride, guests will be asked to complete a short registration form with the help of our hostess team.
5. Is parking provided? +
Yes, dedicated VIP parking is available for Defender Experience guests.
6. Is the zone accessible to all festival visitors? +
No. The zone is only accessible to holders of a Defender Experience ticket.
7. How do payments work at the festival? +
The entire festival operates cashless. You can pay by card, Apple Pay, and other cashless methods. Cash is not accepted.
8. Can I buy tickets on-site? +
We recommend purchasing tickets in advance—the zone capacity is strictly limited.