About Sven Väth presents Cocoon
Created and fronted by legendary DJ Sven Väth, few parties enjoy the legacy that Cocoon has on Ibiza. As the island's original Techno party, its contribution to Ibiza's musical identity can not be overstated. A true Ibiza love affair.
Cocoon might have graced Ibiza for the first time in five years last summer, but this time, it's even more emotional. In 2025 it returns to its promised land, Amnesia, for one night only. Despite the ups and down on their journey together, club and party are frankly inseparable.
When?
21:00 to 06:00 on Sunday 18 May
Where?
Amnesia
Ctra. Ibiza a San Antonio, Km 5, 07816 Open in Google Maps
San Rafael is a village in the middle of the island, but Amnesia itself is located off the main road between San Antonio and Ibiza Town. There are some small "local bars" in the centre of San Rafael, but you are probably better served having pre-drinks wherever you are departing from.
You can catch the L3 disco bus from either direction (or alternatively the regular L3 service if you are travelling before midnight/after 06:30 - it isn't unknown!) If you are travelling from Ibiza Town, the bus stop is on the opposite side of the road and you will need to use the footbridge to cross.
There is a taxi rank on the same side of the road as the club.
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Who?
Creator: Sven Väth
Active: Since 1981
Nickname: Papa Sven
Best known for: Inventing Trance (no, really!), bringing Techno to Ibiza, embodying the unbridled spirit of the dance, being resident at Omen club underneath Frankfurt airport, honestly, there's too many to list...
Fun fact: Sven also enjoyed success as part of Alt-Pop group OFF in his German homeland "Ba-ba, ba-baaaaa"
What would you risk on the flip of a coin? Sven Väth's love affair with Ibiza began in the '80s, but if it were not for fate, he might never have ended up here at all. Thankfully, the universe was on our side and he boarded the ferry from Barcelona. The rest, as they say, is history.
Starting at Amnesia in 1999 (where it stayed for 19 out of 20 seasons), Cocoon introducing Techno to Ibiza. People said Sven was crazy to go head-to-head with MANUMISSION over the road, but look how it turned out. MANU-who? Only one of the two stands defiant.
The sound of the island would, otherwise, have been quite different.
While the party's music may have evolved down the years, one thing that remained constant was its loyal and passionate fan base. Cocoon was and remains a party of the people - the antithesis of VIP culture, which it refused to entertain. The dancefloor has always remained the focus.
Other DJs playing: Richie Hawtin, Mano Le Tough, Cassy
What?
Music genre: Progressive Techno
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Why?
Five good reasons to go:
- the first Cocoon at Amnesia in six years, since its landmark 20th anniversary year in 2019
- one night, one floor, one love - we all rave together "if we don't burn together, I will burn alone"
- aside from Sven, Richie Hawtin is a Cocoon original
- it will be a big reunion on the dancefloor for one of Ibiza's most passionate and loyal fan bases
- what better night to check-out Amnesia's off-season upgrades - including new sound system
Also worth knowing
Sven has already confirmed Cocoon will return to Ibiza in 2025, at 528 Ibiza in September. Exact date TBA.
Top tip: Arrive early and see the night build from a foundation of House from Cassy, getting more melodic with Mano Le Tough, before descending into Richie's off-skew Minimal Techno and ending with Sven's crescendo of sound.
How?
By scrolling to the bottom of this page or visiting our party calendar.
For peace of mind, why not add insurance coverage for only €5 extra per ticket? This allows you to cancel up to 24 hours before the party starts for any reason, should your plans change. Insurance policyholders can then claim the full value of tickets back quibble-free.
Should you experience any difficulties, our helpful team are at the other end of the telephone or a quick email away.
Tickets are on sale now. Why not maximise your time on the dancefloor and save money, by buying an early entry ticket? Or give yourself some respite from the madness with a balcony-access ticket.
PHOTOGRAPHY | by David Holderbach and David Pareja
