About Music On
Music On is one of Ibiza's most cherished nights. Musically, it's nowadays more vocal House and "Deep-Tech" with the odd edit of something familiar thrown in and almost always ending on a crowd-pleaser, but even if it isn't really Techno any more, it still exudes Techno energy.
What hasn't changed is the groove. When it locks in, you can't escape. Time to dust off the black t-shirt and join the Music On crusade.
The dancefloor is full, the VIP is sold out, there are queues at the door and at some point the 'completo' sign will be hung. That's the Marco Carola effect. It's gonna be another packed summer.
When?
23:00 - 06:00 every Friday night, from 16 May to 10 October
(and a bonus night on Thursday 9 October)
Where?
Pacha Ibiza
Avinguda 8 d'Agost, Eivissa, 07800 Open in Google Maps
Ibiza Town is the capital of the island. You'll find a metropolitan centre, the Old Town and the port area, each with its own character, vibe and plenty of lively bars to start your evening. They're about a 10-15 minute walk from Pacha or a short taxi ride.
For those traveling to the resort, you can take the L3 disco bus from San Antonio or the less frequent L13 from the direction of Santa Eulalia. There is a taxi rank immediately outside the club, as well as cafes, bars and restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Many open late-night.
READ OUR BEGINNER'S GUIDE FOR THE FULL LOWDOWN
Who?
Headline resident: Marco Carola
Active: Since the early '90s
Status: One of Ibiza's biggest pulling DJs of the last decade
Best known for: Marathon DJ sets until the sun comes up, stoicism, his signature groove
Number of dates: Ever damn one, you'd better believe it
Need you ask? Music On is Carola; Carola is Music On. They are inseparable. A Music On without Marco Carola is just unimaginable.
Okay, the guests are also top-drawer (Jamie Jones, The Martinez Brothers, Chris Stussy and Paco Osuna all appear) but who do you think the Music On loyalists come to see?
While the cult around Carola is multi-national, a large percentage of his following is Italian and this is reflected on the dancefloor. What can we say, people from Italy passionately love their Techno and their adulation for the party talisman knows no bounds. The people have spoken: Carola is king.
Other resident DJs: Ale De Tuglie, Calvin Clarke, Da Vid
What?
Music genre: Tech House
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Why?
Five good reasons to go:
- Music On lays legitimate claim to being the island's most popular underground party with a devout following
- Music On builds from the off and peaks towards the end, with a thrilling crescendo
- seeing Pacha in full swing from open to close is a joy to behold
- Join the Carola cult - applications now open
- Aside from Carola himself, the line-ups are stacked with star power week-to-week
Also worth knowing
In addition to Pacha every Friday, you can also catch Marco Carola and guests at a daytime edition of the party at sister-venue Destino Five (pictured above) on nine occasions this summer.
Top tip: Music On regularly sells out ahead of each date, sometimes even weeks before.
Point 1: buy your ticket as earlier as possible - don't miss out. Point 2: if point 1 was missed, then one potential workaround is to dine at the Pacha restaurant. You eat well and get inclusive admission to the club afterwards. It's a nice cheat code!
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 10 per cent extra per ticket? This allows you to cancel up to 48 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.
PHOTOGRAPHY | by Raul Sanchez
