SOUNDTRACKS TO ADVENTURE

Summers are for pushing the limits of performance, capability and music at the Surf Lodge on the eastern tip of Long Island, where the days are hot, the water brisk and the volume loud.

The iconic Surf Lodge hotel and restaurant located in Montauk, New York, is one of the most exclusive destinations in the Hamptons, best known for its live concert series. Since 2008, the minimalist, coastal-cool Surf Lodge has attracted top celebrities and influential people alike. 

Defender Thursdays at The Surf Lodge is a summer-long concert series that brings the spirit of adventure to Montauk. Every Thursday, we set the stage for unforgettable nights filled with live music, coastal energy and bold celebration, creating the soundtrack of summer in true Defender style.

Visitors to The Surf Lodge were welcome to experience a blend of adventure and luxury with the Defender Summer Weekend Experience Package. VIP access to concerts, preferred dining reservations and private surf lessons — all with a dedicated Defender vehicle, ready to go wherever the weekend leads.

In May, we headed to the heart of wine country for BottleRock Napa Valley. Green Day, Justin Timberlake and Noah Kahan headlined the weekend, while the Culinary Stage showcased star chefs and celebrities with food-infused entertainment. The event featured indulgences from top valley vineyards, chefs and restaurants, along with a visit to the BottleRock Spa.

Set against the backdrop of the Rockies, Aspen’s newest music event brought two days of live performances to the base of Buttermilk this August. Rüfüs Du Sol, Kacey Musgraves and Glass Animals headed up the inaugural bill, with VIP tickets, exclusive lounges and curated dining experiences further elevating an already exclusive destination.

Austin, Texas is known as the live music capital of the world. This October 3–5 and 10–12, Austin City Limits Music Festival will transform Zilker Park with a lineup of over 100 performers including headliners Hozier, Luke Combs, Sabrina Carpenter, John Summit and T-Pain. VIP and Platinum experiences will be available to elevate the experience, and don't miss local food, drinks and sweets.

Destination Defender is our celebration of the Defender lifestyle, with music always a vital part of the weekend. In May, we turned up the volume in the rolling green hills and fresh mountain air of Cedar Lakes Estate, with headliners Paco Versailles, Mo Lowda and the Humble, The Band Be Easy, Honey Hounds and more.

This fall, Defender owners and enthusiasts alike will gather on the West Coast for all-day adventure and all-night dancing. Set in the heart of Temecula Valley's wine country, the festival will feature headliners Zach Person, Lamont Lander, Carneyval and more.

In May, we headed to the heart of wine country for BottleRock Napa Valley. This gathering of headliner acts, star chefs and celebrities featured top valley vineyards, restaurants and luxurious amenities.

Set against the backdrop of the Rockies, Aspen’s newest music event brought two days of live performances to the base of Buttermilk. VIP tickets, exclusive lounges and curated dining experiences further elevated an already exclusive destination.

This summer, Defender partnered with the iconic Surf Lodge hotel and restaurant in Montauk, NY, to bring the spirit of adventure to the minimalist, coastal-cool destination. At the Defender Thursdays concert series, the days were hot, the water brisk and the volume loud.