Everything??you need to know for??Ibiza 2017 – what we can expect from the season, including party events, tickets, line-ups and much more.??
2017 season: What we can expect
Let???s do this month-by-month, this way – you ??can decide when is the best time to go.
May??
Officially the season has started! And thats mean only one thing – Opening parties. This month you will see clubs such as Amnesia, Sankeys, Pacha, Ocean Beach and DC10 open their doors for this first time in Ibiza, 2017. Remember to check dates before you book, as some opening parties take place end of May-throughout june. (Sign up here to receive clubbing calendar as of release) .The temperature ranges from 15-25 degrees in May, so take some long-sleeves for the evenings!
June??
The summer has perked up a bit – the beaches are filling up, as well as the clubs – and by the end of June all of Ibiza???s infamous clubs will be open. Expect temperatures between 18 -28 degrees. June also hosts Ibiza???s Saint patron day – San Juan, so if you happen to be on the White Isle around the 24th, expect fireworks and festivities!
July
Okay, peak season has arrived, this means bigger parties and hotter beach days. We???re also half way through the season at this point, so in the full swing of things. Expect sunshine, and a lot of, with temperatures ranging from 19 – 29 degrees. But not too worry, Ibiza is home to some beautiful beaches to cool you down on hot days – carry on reading for info on beaches in Ibiza.
August??
Perhaps the busiest month in Ibiza, and the hottest! August hosts FOUR patron Saint days, including a festival in Ibiza Old Town and beach parties. But for the music lovers, August is important – it is the month that BBC Radio 1 weekend takes place. Although dates are yet to be confirmed (Sign up to be notified), the first weekend of August is around about when this 3 days event happens. Expect temperature of 22-30 degrees.
September
Although officially the end of the season in Ibiza, the fun doesn’t stop her – September is hugely popular for its closing parties. The festivities are like no other and the energy in the air is unreal. Everything is coming to an end, but everyone is there to celebrate that – closings are truly unmissable. The island tends to be less busy and slightly cooler this month, with temperatures of 20-26 degrees, make sure you bring some warmer clothes for the evenings!
Events, line-ups and DJs.
Whether this will be your first time in Ibiza, or you???re one of the island???s veterans – i’m sure it’s no surprise to you that the White Isle is home to some of the very best clubs in the world.
So what clubs can we look forward to in Ibiza, 2017? And what events can we expect?
Amnesia
One of Ibiza???s most signature clubs, Amnesia???s doors have been open since the ??80s hosting the best of house, techno, drum & bass, trance, disco and more. The venue, found in San Antonio, has two main rooms, one of which, if you stay there long enough into the AM, you will see the sun rise above you – an unmissable experience. Below are some of Amnesia???s most popular events:
Cocoon??
Cocoon???s creator, Sven Vath, first hosted the event in 1999 at Amnesia. Fast forward to Ibiza 2017, Cocoon remains one of Amnesia???s most popular parties, playing host to some of the world???s best techno. Resident DJ/techno god, Sven Vath invites the likes of Skream, tINI, AME, and Ricardo Villalobos to join him every Monday at Amnesia.
Together
Perhaps the UK???s favourite party at amnesia, Together combines all the best genres of house music for everyone to enjoy every Tuesday. Together dedicates each of its rooms to a different taste in music – the main room being home to Chase & Status and guests including Rudimental, Wilkinson and Preditah. Defected in The House takes over the terrace providing the best of deep, funky and disco house – expect to see the likes of Gorgon City, Hannah Wants, and Amin Edge & Dance.
Hyte
One of Amnesia???s newer additions, Hyte is the creation of Loco Dice himself! So expect some of best house and techno you???ve ever heard from ??Loco Dice and guests like Guti, Pan-Pot and Enzo Siragusa.
Cream
Every Thursday, Amnesia plays host to Ibiza???s most popular electronic house event. With two rooms of the best EDM, house, trance and progressive house music open earth this is a night to remember. Recent DJ residencies include, Paul Van Dyke, Steve Aoki, Above & Beyond, Fatboy Slim.
Music On
People travel from all over the world just for a friday night (and morning) in Amnesia for none other than Marco Carola???s Music On. From 2011, this can been a go-to event for many, hosting some of the best techno talent on the island from Carola himself, Apollonia, Paco Osuna, and Hector Couto. P.S don???t expect to leave unless the sun is shining through the roof Saturday morning!
Matinee
Could this be one of Amnesia???s craziest nights? Hosted every Saturday, expect extravagance, PVC and some old-school bangers. Matinee attracts perhaps one of the biggest LGBT communities in Ibiza – a highly recommended night!
House of Madness
Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike???s weekly party is hosted every Sunday in Ibiza. The pair have previously teamed up with EDM god, Nicky Romero, alongside one of the biggest names in trance music – Armin Van Buuren.
Pacha??
Ibiza???s original house venue opened its doors in the late 70???s, and remains one the best clubs in Ibiza, if not, in the world! Pacha is a must-do in Ibiza, with five different rooms and a sense of style and class – so make sure you wear your gladrags! The unique venue, found in Eivissa Town, is authentic and a part of clubbing history, you really haven’t partied in Ibiza until you???ve experienced Pacha! Here are some of Pacha???s most renowned events:
Flower Power
For those who want to express their inner hippy! Flower Power is famous in Ibiza for being unique and unconventional – think large inflatables, bell-bottoms, and the best sound of the 90s. The event has been enjoyed for 36 years, and famously hosted by DJ Piti – expect nothing less than the weird and wonderful.
Martin Solveig???s My House??
With decades of experience, who better to host ???My House??? than house music legend – Martin Solveig. Expect a celebration of all the best house music combined with the future beats. Every Wednesday at Pacha, Solveig invites guests such as Diplo, Tinie Tempah, Clean Bandit and The Magician to join him behind the decks.
F**** Me I???m Famous
David Guetta???s infamous event that takes places every Thursday at Pacha. Expect nothing less than an unforgettable night from the DJ superstar. The night is renowned for musical extravagance – but expect the unexpected – Guetta has invited some very special celebrity guests to join him at Pacha in the past.
Insane
Famously, MK???s previous residency, Insane takes over Pacha every Friday. As the name slightly suggests – this event is insane – with the best mix of house, deep house, disco house and tech-house, you???re guaranteed to have a night to remember!
Pure Pacha
House music legend, Bob Sinclar headlines Pure Pacha year-after-year – and he does not disappoint. Sinclair???s sensual ???Paris by Night??? theme, gives party-goers a club experience like no other – think the Eiffel Tower, and Moulin Rouge, every Saturday at Pacha.
Solomun +1
Sundays at Pacha mean a techno wonderland, hosted by musical genius, Solomun. As the event suggests, some very special guests will join Solomun every week behind the decks. Guests in the past have been Guy Gerber, DJ Koze, Dubfire, and even king-of-techno: Richie Hawtin!
Ushuaia
One of Ibiza???s newcomers – Ushuaia has certainly made up for lost time – providing the island???s very best day parties – every day of the week! The venue itself, found in the heart of Playa Den Bossa, is nothing less than dreamy – stylish, but by no means holds back when its comes to parties! The venue is transformed from beach-club hotel in the morning – to lively day party by day, and once the sun goes down only the best atmosphere on the island! Not to mention, Ushuaia has played host to BBC???s Radio 1 Weekend in recent years! ??Below are some of Ushuaia???s most-loved events:
David Guetta???s Big
Guetta is arguly one of the biggest electronic house music DJs in Ibiza, and he???s not one to miss. Every Monday you can catch Guetta doing his thing at Ushuaia for the biggest day party on the island. We know Guetta doesn’t do simplicity so expect some crazy antics from this french DJ.
Hardwell???s DNA
One of the biggest names in electro and progressive house if Hardwell, and for most of the summer he plays resident DJ at Ushuaia on a Tuesday. Hardwell???s DNA will also play host to some very special guests!
Steve Aoki???s Neon Future
When Hardwell???s not doing his thing, Tuesdays play host to none other than, cake-smashing, dingy-crowd-surfing, Steve Aoki. We can expect the best of house and chart music, alongside, what we can only guess to be some strange on-stage antics!
Martin Garrix???s Multiply
He may only be 20 years old, but he has already put his mark on the music world in Ibiza. With his weekly residency at Ushuaia every Friday night, expect the best of electro and progressive house with special guests such as Dillon Francis, Third Party and Tommy Trash.
ANTS
This day party is famous on the island for its underground sound and originality. Hosted on a Saturday expect some of best techno and tech-house beats, alongside some unusual entertainment from the ants themselves. Some of the famous ANTS regulars include the likes of Andrea Olivia, Maya Jane Coles, Nic Fanciulli, and Apollonia
Avicii
To end the week in Ibiza, Avicii hosts his very own day party at Ushuaia, look forward to the best of his mixes, along with all the electro and progressive house music you could hope for! You???ll be partying on past sunset for an experience you won’t forget.
Sankeys
The original venue in Manchester, UK was so good – they had to bring Sankeys to Ibiza. And it couldn’t have fitted in any better. Sankeys opened its doors back in 2011, and has provided Ibiza with some of the best underground vibes and music on the island – boasting seven incredible events a week that play host to some of the world???s best house, techno, garage, hip-hop, and jungle DJs and artists. Enjoy a newly refurbished sound system, visuals and lights technology across Sankey???s three main rooms: the Basement, The Lab, and Spektrum. ??Here are some of Sankeys most popular events:
The Redlight
Ibiza???s answer to garage music! Mondays at Sankeys are dedicated to serving the island???s UK garage music lovers, and The Redlight does not disappoint. Some music legends who have previously graced us with their talents for The Redlight include DJ EZ, Todd Terry, and Low Steppa
Applebum
Ibiza is renowned for being the home of house music – we all know that – but fancy a change? Applebum is your place, celebrating the best of hip-hop and R&B music every Tuesday night. With Snoop Dogg making an appearance in 2015 – who knows what Applebum will surprise us with for 2017.
Unusual Suspects
On Thursday Sankeys brings you a special mix of techno, tech-house, and house from the Unusual suspects. Although new in 2016, we predict good things on the horizon from the likes of the very talented: Eats Everything, Carl Craig, AudioFly and Paco Osuna
Abode
Straight from London Town, this event has gone from strength-to-strength since 2014. With their first residency at Sankeys in 2016, expect a synergy and sense of togetherness brought to you by the likes of Ellie Cocks, Will Taylor, Jimmy Switch and special guests like Huxley, Alexis Raphael and Yousef.
Tribal Sessions
Extra-terrestrial vibes – Say no more. Expect weird and wonderful things every Saturday at Sankeys. Tribal Session has proved incredibly popular year-after-year and has played host to some of Ibiza???s best DJs such as Miguel Campbell, Josh Butler, Tube & Berger, and Hector. Think future-thinking music!
Viva Warriors
???Save the best for last??? comes to term. Think Sunday sessions – but the best you???ve ever experienced, Viva Warriors is one of Ibiza???s best parties. Founded back in 2006, Steve Lawler continues to produce the best Sunday fiesta in Ibiza year after year. Expect underground music and rooftop graffiti artists, as well as DJ guests like Skream, Eats Everything, Waifs & Strays, Hot Since 82, and B. Traits.
Privilege
Not only is this the ???World???s biggest club???, but one of Ibiza???s most loved venues. Privilege has been popular since the 80???s and formerly home to the famous Manumission live sex shows and open air raving! In Ibiza 2017 you can expect the best house music and grand entertainment from a club that holds 10,000 people. It even has an indoor swimming pool! Privilege is also famous for its sub-club, Vista which, in recent years has played host to Darius Syrossian???s ???Do Not Sleep???, and Solid Grooves! On the outskirts of San Antonio, Privilege is a clubbing experience in itself, its sheer size, entertainment, and music – when combined make for an unforgettable experience. Below and some of Privilege???s most-loved events
Ibiza Paint Party
Truly a party experience like no other – Tuesday???s at Privilege bring you the biggest celebration of electronic house music and paint! Hosted in Privilege’s huge main room expect colour – a lot of colour – with six paint cannons and 800 litres of paint, this will be one to remember. Tip – wear white, and preferably not your bests!
Solid Grooves
London-based, and celebrated throughout Europe, Privilege plays host to Solid Grooves every Thursday in Ibiza, and we are excited. Known for its unique sound in house and techno, and cult following, Solid Grooves is one worth doing – based in Privilege’s own underground Vista venue! Just a few of Solid Groove???s regulars include Huxley, Subb-an, Audiojack, and Detlef.
SuperMartxe
One of Ibiza???s biggest and best-known fiestas! Every Saturday, Privilege brings you SuperMartxe – this LGBT- friendly party is like no other. Expect extravagance and all-night entertainment that is both fabulous and fierce. Think unicycling, firebreathers and drag artists. Truly, one of the most amazing clubbing experiences you can find on the island.
Ocean Beach Club
A perfect little slice of Marbella, sitting right in the heart of San Antonio. From its opening in 2012, Ocean Beach has gone from strength-to-strength, boasting seven incredible day parties a week. Expect nothing less than style, sophistication and elegance – eat, drink, relax, swim and party underneaths Ibiza sun – and expect some unique entertainment along the way. Tip – dress your best, and pre-book if you’re after a bed! Here are Ocean Beach???s most popular events:
Kisstory??
Kiss FM???s weekly takeover commences in Ibiza every Tuesday at Ocean Beach Club. Expect pure nostalgia as Kisstory brings you your favourite old school bangers! DJs like Rickie & Melvin, Dixon Brothers, and Shortee Blitz have hosted Kisstory in the past.
Ministry of Sound
Ocean Beach???s favourite weekly takeover by none other than ministry of sound! ??The atmosphere is electric every Thursday – with ocean spray, acrobatics and some very special entertainment. Expect the best house, RnB, and hip-hop tunes brought to you by DJ Spoony. This is a must-do in Ibiza.
Pool Party
Fridays at Ocean Beach mean only one thing – Pool Party! Expect splashes and parting, this event takes place completely in OCean Beach???s dreamy pool. Think podium dancers, acrobatics and more – ALL taking place in and around the pool party.
Soul Heaven
Relax by day and party when the sun goes down – be soulful every Saturday at Ocean Beach. With its fourth year running in Ibiza – its popularity has only grown and grown. Think sun beaming down, the best soulful tunes and even live saxophone music from Ocean Beach???s Lovely Laura!
DC10
Undeniably one of Ibiza???s most treasured clubs. And for the right reasons, first established in 1999, DC10???s infamous day and night parties take place in a former aircraft hanger (hence the name DC10). The venue and it???s parties have attracted nothing less than absolute music royalty over the years, playing host to a party experience that you won???t find anywhere else. Not far from Aeroporto di Ibiza, DC10???s has both two main rooms and a terrace to host all the best techno and underground sounds on the island. Here are DC10???s most-loved events:
Circoloco
Ibiza???s original day party, dating back to 1999, Circoloco is notorious for its Monday terrace parties. Expect an unreal atmosphere as the sun beats down on the terrace – and by night experience some of Ibiza???s best techno and underground sounds. The list of house and techno royalty that DJ at Circo every year is literally longer than your arm – you are in for a treat.
Paradise
Jamie Jones??? Wednesday residency at DC10, is none other than Paradise – and the proof is in the pudding. This night party virtually sells out every year and for good reason – it is incredible. Techno and tech-house legends like The martinez brothers, Maya Jane Coles, Richy Ahmed, Skream, wAFF, and Patrick Topping are all Paradise regulars!
Benimussa Park
Ibiza???s famous abandoned zoo venue, established in the 70s, Benimussa park is widely known for its weekly Zoo Project parties. On the outskirts of San Antonio, this venue is totally original, explore the zoo, get body-painted, eat, drink and party in the seal-pit (yes, that???s right). Check out Benimussa Park???s most popular party events below:
Holi Garden Festival??
Ibiza???s biggest celebration of life, love and colour! Every Monday Benimussa Park sees the brightest colour and dance music festival in Ibiza! The festival originated in India, and has travelled worldwide due to popularity, it’s one not to miss! Expect the best dance tunes, food, drink, entertainment – and most importantly tons of coloured powder! Tip – Wear white!
Zoo Project
Benimussa Park???s Zoo Project really is like no other – the abandoned zoo plays host to you animalistic side every Saturday. Expect the best and funkiest house music, some wild performances and unusual entertainment – get yourself body painted up and get involved. Zoo Project is most notorious for its guests – all dressed/ painted up – raving in the former seal-pit!
??Space
Although we will be sad to see Space retire, we can only look forward to find out exactly what Ibiza has in store for the club.
Note – these events are enjoyed year-after-year in Ibiza, but official event and DJ line-ups are yet to be confirmed. To be the first to find out, sign up here.
Things to do
Fancy something to do during the day? Or need a break from all the partying? Read on for things to do in Ibiza.
Beaches
??Yes, Ibiza is the best party island of the world – but it is also home to some of most beautiful and relaxing beaches you???ve ever seen.??
Cala Gracio
Just a 5 minute drive from San Antonio, Cala Gracio is the perfect beach to chill, tan, and dip in the clear Balearic waters!
Cala Conte
With beautiful island views, Cala Conte can be reached by bus or a 10-minute drive, travel here for the clear and calm waters, amazing beach restaurant food, and the island???s best mojitos!
Cala Bassa
With some of Ibiza???s clearest waters, and softest sand, Cala Bassa is just a short bus journey away from San Antonio. Perfect for a chilled day out away from the main towns and the best way to top up your tan!
Cala Salada
This beach cove is rustic, rural and perfect for relaxing – especially if you wish to escape the hustle and bustle of San Antonio or Playa Den Bossa! Cala Salada???s turquoise waters are just a 10 minute drive from San Antonio
Reggae Beach
A 5 minute water-taxi journey from San Antonio port, this beach has the best reggae music and chilled vibes – get down to Reggae beach on a Sunday for a tasty BBQ!
Playa Den Bossa
Renowned for it???s famous beach parties every Sunday, Playa Den Bossa is the perfect beach to visit if you???re staying in the area – close to shops, hotels and clubs.
San Antonio
Perfect for if you???re staying in San Antonio, just a walk away from most hotels and right on the promenade – you can’t miss it!
San Antonio Bay
Round the bay is slightly quieter but a 20-30 minute walk from San Antonio, but perfect if you???re staying in the Bay!
Excursions
For all the troopers who are able to seize the day (rather than staying in bed) San Antonio, Playa Den Bossa, And Ibiza Town offer the following day excursions:
Water sports
Including extreme water sports, jet skis, paragliding, boat trips, yacht hire, and more.
Formentera
This beautiful and scenic island situated half and hour boat trip from Ibiza Town port, is often compared to the white sands of the Caribbean! Take a day trip to Formentera on foot or with a vehicle and expore the secluded and sensual island.
Rent a car
Or quad bike or moped and explore the island! Travel up to Es Vedra Rock viewpoint to watch the sunset – this is an experience that will leave you speechless.
Ibiza Town???s Dalt Villa
The former castle situated in Ibiza town has one of the best city views on the island, the night markets, restaurants and bars you will encounter on your way up will certainly leave a lasting impression.
Cafe Mambos
Watch the famous sunset at Cafe Mambos in San Antonio, pre-book a table for the incredible view, or alternatively grab your mates, grab a spot on the beach and watch the sun go down whilst listening to some of your favourite DJs live!
Hippy Market
Every Wednesday, Es Cana???s hippy market takes place – the free-spirited from all over the island come together to sell some unique trinkets, treasures and jewellery. This is really worth doing and a place you can buy some really special presents and souvenirs. Get there by bus from San Antonio, or if you want to rent a vehicle for the day, the drive is 40 – 45 minutes from most destinations.
Tickets
Generally club ticket prices, when purchased on the island can range from ???25-70 – yes that expensive. However, there are some secret hints and tips as to how to get your club tickets at up to 50 % of that price – sign up here for updates and cheap ticket packs for 2017.