About ANTS
Back in 2013, ANTS started life as a party to give back to the island's dedicated community of workers, catering to underground music lovers in the know. With its sleek monochrome look and pioneering approach, ANTS became an instant hit and the colony grew exponentially.
Over the years, it mutated and took on a life of its own, becoming grander and more elaborate with each passing year. But, maybe, in all the showboating, it could be argued that the party lost sight of what made it special in the first place: the community on the dancefloor.
So in 2026, the party returns to the people, as it adopts a back to basics approach, places music at its centre and dispenses with the distractions.
ALL IMAGES ARE FROM SUMMER 2025 OR EARLIER AND DEPICT STAGE DESIGNS FROM PAST YEARS, NOT 2026
When?
17:00 - 23:00 (15:00 - 23:00 for opening and closing) every Saturday daytime, from 2 May to 3 October
Where?
Ushuaïa Ibiza
Ctra. de Platja d'en Bossa, 10, Sant Jordi de ses Salines, 07817 Open in Google Maps
Designed for tourists, Playa d'en Bossa is a seasonal resort on the east coast.
Thanks to its generous stretch of beach (Ibiza's longest) and close proximity to all three of the airport, Ibiza Town and the island's largest concentration of clubs, holidaymakers from Britain, Italy and Spain all gravitate here.
Both the beachfront and the main drag are lined with bars, but in all honesty, the clubs are that alluring you might as well skip any prelude and report straight to the dancefloor.
You can catch the L3B disco bus from San Antonio or the regular L14 line from Ibiza Town. There's a taxi rank opposite the club outside Hï Ibiza and several more further up the road.
READ OUR BEGINNER'S GUIDE FOR THE FULL LOWDOWN
Who?
One of the beautiful things about ANTS is that it doesn't rely on one sole DJ name. Instead, the party can pick and choose from a global pool of House and Techno talent.
One week you might get Adam Beyer, the next The Martinez Brothers. It almost doesn't matter who's playing to an extent, because you're guaranteed a vibe, sound and energy that is distinct to ANTS no matter who is on the line-up.
What we're saying, in no uncertain terms, is that every date is like a festival line-up - and that's pretty apt given Ushuaïa's sprawling layout, vast stage and production capabilities.
Over the course of the summer, you can count on appearances from Franky Rizardo (pictured above), L.P. Rhythm, Nic Fanciulli, Cloonee, Patrick Topping and Alisha, with resident Raul Rodriguez on weekly warm-up.
What?
Music genre: Tech House
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Why?
Five good reasons to go:
- Ibiza's biggest underground party based on numbers alone - the colony rolls deep
- the biggest Tech House anthems guaranteed
- addition of new artists this year, including Sven Väth (pictured below) and Maceo Plex
- the back-to-back format yet again at the forefront - putting two DJs together for dream combos
- worker-certified - ANTS is as popular with island residents as it is with tourists
Also worth knowing
The first five dates throughout May are special Day & Night editions, which continue as sister-club [UNVRS] for a roll-through. Each part of these double-headers is ticketed separately, but make sure you buy the right one to avoid disappointment and embarrassment.
Top tip: If you're planning on attending the first weekend in August - AKA BBC Radio 1's annual gatecrash - buying tickets in advance is essential. It's one of Ibiza's busiest of the whole summer. Furthermore, the earlier you buy, the cheaper the price you lock-in.
How?
That's the easy bit: simply by heading below and securing your tickets.
For peace of mind, why not add insurance coverage for a little 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. For tickets and info about the Day & Night editions in May, please visit this page.
