DC10, Ibiza

Ibiza's most notorious clubbing venue

Now famous for being famous, as much as anything else, DC10 has reached such an elevated position thanks to offering a unique experience in Ibiza's clubbing environment.  When it first opened in 1999, and still typically now, it was a no-holds barred, hedonistic, dance yer socks off fiesta that was totally off the radar.

In contrast to the rest of the clubs, it still does little or no publicity for its parties, meaning those who go are in the know and there for one reason; the music. DC10's longevity and success is ultimately thanks to a devotion to providing solid, quality underground electronic music.

Famous for: after hours parties, being the island's only true underground club, launching the careers of some of the island's biggest DJs, fancy dress, costumes and general silly fun and games, being located at the end of the runway!

How to get there: about €10 in a taxi from Ibiza Town or Playa D'en Bossa, €25 from San Antonio. The bus to Salinas beach stops just past the club. It is also possible to walk from Sant Jordi (about 15-20 minutes).

Popular Parties: Circo Loco, Pandemonium

DC10 is cheap (relatively speaking). Expect to pay no more than €30 for Circo Loco. Entry on other days costs between about €20 or less. A beer or water will cost you €5-7 and a mixer no more than €10.

Circo LocoFrom Disco to TechnoPandemonium 

Little more than a country building - known to neighbours as Can Miquel - that has been in operation as DC10 for over 20 years, previously as a typical spanish bar adorned with a plane on its roof (hence the name) but notoriously since Circo Loco began their Monday parties here in 1999. The history of the club is indelibly intertwined with that of its flagship party.

Things started out as a very small scale affair catering for those still wanting to party after Space's 22 hour marathon on Sunday. Italian's Andrea and Antonio offered something totally unique and word quickly spread of something special happening at this unknown place near the airport. The early days saw the likes of Steve Lawler, Danny Tenaglia and Pete Tong turn up and play for free, or even get refused, and it was a true after-hours spirit.

Slowly, the music policy delved deeper underground and stars were born in the form of Loco Dice and Luciano, former residents of the club. Throughout the first decade of the 21st century, the club was mobbed and it's reputation very much proceeded it, which almost inevitably led to difficulties with the authorities and well documented enforced closures.

Yet, it is still here as the beacon of underground partying.

The main entrance is accessed from the club's car park and the entrance leads you into the Garden area - this is used at the Closing Party as a third music arena. After entering the club through an arch bearing the DC10 sign, you enter the inside of the club; a demonic womb of bleeps, bass and retarded fetuses swimming in a chemical-laced amniotic fluid. 

If you swim towards the light, you're about to enter the mental terrace action and what has made DC10 famous around the world. The DJ booth at the far end has space for about 5 people, but usually has about 50 in there, which may explain the penchant for some of them throwing themselves onto the crowd in clubbing's own version of the stage dive.

Originally the Terrace was open air and went through various stages of canopy/cover before the current roof it has was put on around 2007, which masked one of DC10's defining features, namely the roar of planes coming in to land overhead less than 50m away.

The club has famously gone through various stages of colour for the walls in the terrace, originally yellow, then through some reds and oranges, back to yellow and as of 2010, deep red again!

DC10 is located 1 km down the road to Salinas. The main parking area is just before the club, right at the end of the runway. It can also be walked to from Sant Jordi and the main roundabout to Salinas, but be careful, especially at night, as there is no street lighting or pavement.

News and Reviews

Circoloco In The Arena: Additions

Published 28 Jan 2012
More artists and areas added to the huge Circoloco in The Arena event...

Circo Loco is heading to Birmingham, UK

Published 4 Jan 2012
Brand new event in April this year, headed up by Hot Natured and Visionquest...

Circoloco at DC10 - New Year's Day 2012 - Tickets

Published 12 Dec 2011
The Time is Now. Or so Circoloco say and who would bet against them, see you there then!

DC10 Closing 2011

Published 21 Nov 2011
UGroove.TV bring you the highlights of Circoloco's closing party 2011. Introduced by Soul Clap and featuring Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, Dubfure, Dyed Soundorom, Dan Ghenacia, Richy Ahmed, The Martinez Brothers, Ryan Crosson, Lee Curtiss and more.

Album of the Week: Damian Lazarus - Get Lost 4

Published 11 Oct 2011
It’s one of the world’s most popular independent electronic record labels, with a name carrying enough clout to ensure every face in the stable has a long-line of eager promoters ready to book them.....

Review: Circoloco and DC10 Closing 2011

Published 10 Oct 2011
It’s the final closing party of the season and arguably one of the craziest. This year Circo Loco promised to take things to The Next Level and with 40 DJ’s across 3 areas over 16 hours, they may just have done it.

Circoloco & DC10 Closing 2011 - Tickets

Published 28 Sep 2011
The Next Level has been something else this year and an absolutely monstrous finale awaits on Monday 3rd October from 12 noon.

Pandemonium Closing at DC10

Published 22 Sep 2011
Tania Vulcano's Friday night party rocks out with Willie Graff, Tato and a surprise guest, don't say we didn't warn you!

Circoloco Merchandise

Published 26 Aug 2011
Circoloco has launched its very own 'The Next Level' clothing range which is now available for you to buy via Spotlight.

DC10 Anniversary featuring Tony Humphries

Published 24 Aug 2011
The legendary DJ will be headlining DC10's anniversary bash.

Buy Circoloco Music

Published 12 Aug 2011
We have a range of CDs on sale, including 2011's 'The Next Level', 2009's 10 Year Anniversary Triple Set and a classic from 2004.

Interview: Matthias Tanzmann

Published 10 Aug 2011
We speak to the Moon Harbour label boss and Circoloco headliner.

Interview: Visionquest

Published 3 Aug 2011
All four VQ boys chew the fat on their music, their vision and each other ahead of their showcase at DC10 on August 3rd.

SPTL069: Tony Humphries (Live from DC10)

Published 31 Jul 2011
Absolute stormer this week, recorded live from DC10's 20th Anniversary in 2010 and featuring 4 hours of Tony Humphries.

Interview: Dan Ghenacia - Not Just Parisian Sounds

Published 21 Jul 2011
We spoke to one of the busiest DJs in Ibiza this year on the back of his gigs at Cocoon, We Love and of course his long relationship with DC10.

Photo credits

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SPTL069: Tony Humphries (Live from DC10)
Absolute stormer this week, recorded live...

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Circoloco First Lady and DC10 legend runs...

SPTL066: System of Survival
The DC10 residents serve up an hour of...

SPTL063: Tato (Live from DC10)
The Circoloco resident, Isgud Records boss...


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