Each and every Friday evening from 18:00 right through to 06:00 the following morning, UK dance music fans tune into BBC Radio 1 for its weekly Dance Music Marathon.
Starting with Danny Howard's Dance Party and including Future Dance with Sarah Story, Pete Tong's show and the legendary Essential Mix, the Friday night schedule is a rite of passage for the station's young listener base. For many, this is their introduction to electronic music.
Just like every year, the full BBC Radio 1 Dance Family are upping sticks this weekend and relocating to the White Isle for the annual R1 Dance Weekender.
Presenters Pete, Danny, Sarah, Arielle Free, Jaguar, Charlie Hedges and more will be on hand from 1 to 4 August, broadcasting live to the nation back home via FM and digital radio, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds app.
Aside from the huge BBC Radio 1 Dance: Ibiza outdoor festival which kick-starts the weekend at 528 Ibiza on Friday, the crew will be dispersing around the island hitting numerous clubs to divide and conquer. Here is where you can catch your favourite radio personalities.
BBC Radio 1 Dance: Ibiza | 528 Ibiza
16:00 to 23:59, Friday 1 August
BBC Radio 1 commences its esteemed extravaganza at outdoor venue 528 Ibiza in the Benimussa Hills. Marking the start of an incredible weekend ahead, this party is curated solely by Radio 1 itself and will of course be broadcasted live back in the UK and online.
Naturally, the whole Radio 1 Dance Family cast are present for this one. If the last two years are anything to go by, then this hotly-tipped party is a must-attend. Perhaps the most in-demand date of the entire summer, don't delay if you want to come.
A free shuttle bus takes partygoers to and from the venue, via the San Antonio bus station - so no need to spend money on a taxi!
R1 Dance Family: Pete Tong, Danny Howard, Sarah Story, Arielle Free, Charlie Hedges
Full line-up: Sonny Fodera, Miss Monique, Chris Lake, Disciples, TSHA, Chloé Caillet, Alok, Olive F, Jess Bays and more
BBC Radio 1 Dance X After Party | Amnesia
23:00 to 06:00, Friday 1 August
Following the daytime festival, the celebrations continue just down the road as the official BBC Radio 1 Dance X After Party takes over super-club Amnesia.
Josh Baker goes back-to-back with Kettama.at the top of the bill, with further sets from Chloé Caillet, Danny Howard and Sarah Story. Amnesia is a legendary club on Ibiza for many reasons. Here is your chance to experience it on the hottest weekend of the year.
R1 Dance Family: Danny Howard, Sarah Story
Full line-up: Josh Baker b2b Kettama, Chloé Caillet, Caal
BBC Radio 1 Dance X ANTS | Ushuaïa Ibiza
15:00 to 23:00, Saturday 2 August
On Saturday afternoon, Ushuaïa Ibiza's famed all-black ANTS party will be live streamed, as Radio 1 Dance patriarch Pete Tong and Gen-Z protege Jaguar lead the pack. They are joined by an incredible line-up of talent including John Summit, Franky Rizardo, Cloonee and Max Styler.
We recommend saving money on entry by considering either of the two early-entry discount options.
Unlike the previous day's parties, this takes place on the opposite side of the island. Ushuaïa is located on the east side of the island in the resort of Playa d'en Bossa. We recommend using the very reliable Discobus, with single tickets costing €5 each way.
R1 Dance Family: Pete Tong, Jaguar
Full line-up: John Summit, Franky Rizardo b2b Cloonee, Max Styler, DJammin
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BBC Radio 1 Dance X elrow | [UNVRS]
If you don't know what elrow is already, make sure you find out. Arguably, it's the most visible clubbing brand on the planet with larger-than-life characters in full cos-play, interactive games, confetti explosions, giant inflatables and its renowned Tech House sound. It's massive.
Flame-haired Jackie-in-the-box Arielle Free represents - and, frankly, it's the perfect fit. Nobody mirrors the anarchy of elrow better than her.
R1 Dance Family: Arielle Free
Full line-up: HUGEL, Matroda, George Privatti
BBC Radio 1 Dance X Glitterbox | Hï Ibiza
23:30 to 06:00, Sunday 3 August
Hï Ibiza is DJ Mag's reigning world's number one club after picking up the accolade for the fourth consecutive year. That makes Glitterbox an ideal opportunity to see the club in full flow and understand why it is so highly regarded amongst the legions of clubbers who voted for it.
While there might not be any R1 Dance Family on the line-up, we reckon it's a guarantee you'll find them enjoying their night from the opposite side of the decks.
Full line-up: Roger Sanchez, Floorplan (pictured above), Gok Wan, Eli Escobar, Dan Shake, Myd, Dames Brown (live), DJ Minx, Mike Dunn and more
BBC Radio 1 Dance X Pool Party | Ibiza Rocks
13:00 to 20:00, Monday 4 August
Mondays just hit different on Ibiza - and Radio 1 knows it! What more excuse do you need to extend your weekend?
Close things out in the most spectacular way possible, by heading over to Ibiza Rocks for a day in the sunshine with the BBC Radio 1 Dance X Pool Party. While viral Weetabix-munching social media influencer Fish56Octagon headlines, on-air talents Connor Coates and Dance Anthem hostess Charlie Hedges join the action at poolside.
R1 Dance Family: Charlie Hedges, Connor Coates
Full line-up: Fish56Octagon, lau.ra, Patrick Nazemi
Bonus night
For any super keen visitors arriving early, there's a nice bonus night scheduled for Thursday 31 July - the unofficial start before the real programme begins.
Pete Tong celebrates his birthday at Pikes Ibiza with an intimate takeover of Freddies discotheque.
The guest list is already full, so well done if you moved quick enough to secure your spot on the dancefloor. It's going to be a special night. Please do not attempt to go without guest list as you will be denied entry and it will be a wasted journey.
You can find full listings by visiting our party calendar or by following the links in sky blue above.
Have a great time, but remember to look after each other, stay hydrated and take frequent breaks. Contrary to the popular turn of phrase, neither eating nor sleeping is cheating - and both will give you the energy to see the full weekend through to its conclusion.
See you on the dancefloor.
