How was Christmas? Did you get everything you wanted? Hopefully just some quality time with your nearest and dearest as the bare minimum.
We only had one thing on our wish list: for summer to get that bit closer. Call us low maintenance. Wish granted! It's still another few months of cooler temperatures and less stable weather, but summer is back on our radar.
Like Santa's workshop elves, clubland has been busy behind the scenes with its plans for 2023. You may not see it, but trust us the cogs are turning and things are definitely happening.
Formal announcements are few at the moment, as to be expected, but there are still a few exciting morsels of news to prick the senses. Here's all we know so far.
Opening parties
International Music Summit (IMS) confirms next year's dates
The conference takes place 26 to 28 April. FULL STORY
Ushuaïa & Hï Ibiza announce joint 2023 Opening Party
The Signal goes around the clock, starting on 29 April. FULL STORY
Other big dates
Dates out for BBC Radio 1's Dance Live weekend
Earlier than normal, the extravaganza takes place 28 to 30 July. FULL STORY
READ OUR RECENT INTERVIEW WITH RADIO 1 PERSONALITY ARIELLE FREE
Kevin & Perry get to "DO IT" all over again
A one-off party during Ibiza Trance Event on 26 September.
Weekly residencies
Eden
Trance has a home on Ibiza as SHINE returns in 2023
Paul van Dyk and friends are back. FULL STORY
22-week run for Defected on Fridays
The Wez Saunders era gets underway. FULL STORY
Club Chinois
First two residencies revealed for Club Chinois
Danny Whittle confirms Luciano is back on Saturdays, while Franky Wah is a new addition.
Some nice little nuggets to mull over there before announcement season really kicks into gear.
No doubt we can anticipate more Ibiza 2023 clubbing news as we move into January.
Before all that though, we have the small matter of our New Year schedule to get excited about. Anybody flying over for the occasion, we'll see you on the dancefloor.
If you want to relive any last summer or you're new to it all and curious about what to expect, brush up on our detailed season review.
Remember, you can keep up with the latest news on our magazine homepage and by following our social channels. Can't wait for the official news? Head to our forum and get gossiping!
HEADER IMAGE | by Manuel Gimeno
