With the pandemic robbing annual Ibiza jetsetters of two years of the summer party season, 2023 is ramping up after the explosive return to Ibiza nightlife began last year. Expect a jam-packed schedule of incredible regular club nights, globally in-demand DJs and a whole host of new venues opening up too.
Like last year, the season starts at the end of April with super-clubs Hi, Pacha and Ushuaïa all ushering in the season with opening parties on the bank holiday last weekend of April (29- 1 May). The season will continue until closing parties in September, meaning five-ish months of partying opportunities.
If you're heading to the white isle this summer, we recommend finding yourself a decent base on the island which will be accessible to all of the major clubs and bars - most of which are dotted around the south of the island.
We love Can Sastre, an intimate Scandi-Ibizan style boutique hotel slap bang in the centre of the island, making it an ideal base. The seven-bedroom hotel is set in grounds filled with orange and lemon trees dotted with hammocks and sun loungers, plus a pool too cool off in. Can Sastre offers a relaxing break and a chance to experience the alternative - and burgeoning - slower side of Ibiza ensuring a chance to recharge and recuperate between parties celebrating the opening season of the home of dance music.
The same goes for restaurants and bars to serve either as a pre-drinks and dinner venue or a slight respite on an alternate night off from super clubs. The Ibiza food and drink scene is truly not one to be missed and offers a chance to sample another side of this wide-ranging island. In the beautifully historic Ibiza Town, the rooftop at The Standard hotel - which celebrates its first birthday this summer - is always worth a visit for both its wine and views. While Santa Eulalia, on the north eastern coast, is a beautiful and slightly quieter area of the island with enough going on to warrant a visit, yet is still close enough to reach the livelier areas of Ibiza Town and Playa D'en Bossa if heading somewhere afterwards. We recommend Word Of Mouth Café for dinner and drinks while listening to live music, K-oba for beachside drinks and sushi and the newly opened UM Beach House for relaxed day dining and sunbathing.
Pacha Grand Opening party
Celebrating 50 years existing as one of the most recognisable clubs in the world, Pacha marks the 2023 season with a grand opening party headlined by Solomun, who will then headline his +1 night every Sunday from 28 May - just like he's been doing since 2013. The rest of the season will see Tuesdays headlined by Camelphat and Thursdays by Robin Schulz.
When: April 28, 2023, 00.00
Where: Pacha
The Signal Opening Party
Two major clubs are joining forces to kick off the 2023 season with a huge day-to-night joint party. Ushuaïa starts off the celebrations from midday with a headline gig by legendary dance music DJ Eric Prydz. Then from 11pm, revellers can walk across the road to super club Hï, which will see Honey Dijon and Black Coffee take to the decks.
When: April 29, 2023. 12.00 - 00.00 at Ushaïa, oo.oo - close at Hï.
Where: Ushuaïa and Hï
Glitterbox
The beloved, and fabulous, Ibiza night Glitterbox returns for a sixth year to Hï for 22 Sundays, featuring sets by a variety of DJs across the dance music genre including Honey Dijon, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bob Sinclair and Benji B. The opening night, on 7th May, features a line-up not to be missed including Basement Jaxx, Fat Tony and Roger Sanchez. Glitter at the ready, folks!
When: May 7, 2023
Where: Hï
Vintage
Part of the same group as Pacha, Lío is a restaurant-turns-cabaret-turns-nightclub venue that first opened in Ibiza in 2011 and opened a London venue this year.
Their first night of the season on 12th May will be their brand new for 2023 night Vintage, which will take place every Friday night, hosted by Ibizan DJ Sebastian Gamboa.
When: May 12, 2023
Where: Lío
Amnesia
The opening party to one of the most recognisable clubs on the island features a solid line up of world class DJs including Seth Troxler, Guy Gerber and Adam Beyer.
When: May 13, 2023
Where: Amnesia
Calvin Harris
Arguably one of the biggest house music DJs in the world, Harris returns to his Ibiza residency at Ushuaïa after debuting in 2022. Playing every Friday night through to the end of August (25th), Harris will take to the stage with a host of collaborators.
When: From May 26 - August 25
Where: Ushuaïa
Islanders X Rooftop Nine
Ibiza-based events and experience company Islanders have collaborated with Rooftop 9 - found on top of the InnSide Ibiza Melia hotel in San Antonio Bay offering stunning views across the water - for a series of sunset parties.
When The Sun Goes Down is a series of nights hosted by a DJ offering a soundtrack to watch the beautiful sunset with a cocktail in hand, running every Friday night 7-11pm starting at the end of the month with Ibiza-based DJ Mark System. It's free entry, but RSVP is essential.
When: From May 26 - September 2023
Where: Rooftop Nine, San Antonio Bay
Club Chinois
The refurbished Club Chinois, found in Ibiza's marina, is reopening its doors and celebrating with a whole host of weekly DJ nights including La Troya on Mondays, Franky Wah on Sundays and The Ritual with Anané and Louie Vegaon Wednesdays.
Excitingly, Swedish techno DJ Ida Engberg begins her 18-week Tuesday night residency at the end of the month.
When: Ida Engberg opening party - May 30, 2023
Where: Club Chinois
F*** Me I'm Famous
David Guetta's long-running, iconic headline Ibiza night returns in June to Ushuaïa, taking place every Monday night. Each week, Guetta will be joined by guests including Afrojack, Benny Benassi, Alesso, Sigala and Monki for the unmissable night which runs until October 2nd.
When: June 5, 2023
Where: Ushuaïa
Nassau's 15th birthday
The ultimate beachside party destination, Nassau beach club, is celebrating 15 years of opening this summer with a huge monthly anniversary party taking place on the first Friday of each month this season.
When: July 7, 2023
Where: Nassau Beach Club
