Ibiza Spotlight's Club Sweep | Week two | ... 5 clubs more

Whether you followed part one of our Club Sweep and have been waiting patiently for the conclusion since or have found yourself here by chance, this is our annual group endurance test. In one night, the entire crew completes a significant stretch of the island’s nightlife scene.

Due to the number of clubs on Ibiza, this year we decided to spread the action over two consecutive weeks. Adding to last week's tally of six, we would hit five more on an entirely different route (a stray guest list request torpedoed the originally planned round dozen - D'OH!)

Our trusted ferryman, Daz, was once again recruited to chaperone us from point to point.

Sufficiently recovered from the week before and having subbed off a few of the aging members for fresher legs, we were ready to do it all over again. Let's go!

Ibiza Rocks' 20th Birthday Party with Rudimental

by Lissy Lübeck

Ibiza Rocks proved a solid start to part two of our Club Sweep. Celebrating twenty years of the youth-focused brand, the San Antonio party hotel was our first stop of the night. Famed UK Drum & Bass outfit Rudimental took centre stage, returning to the scene of many past glories.

Having made countless poolside appearances over the years, the lads knew exactly how to work the dancefloor.

Amongst some full-throttle bpm bangers, the trendy ensemble cruised between well-known classics, their own throwback chart-toppers and edits of singalong dance hits known to the masses.

For us, the best part was the crowd and seeing how much the now-trio resonates with people of all ages. Whether it was your first time on Ibiza or a seasoned raver, the dancefloor was pumping, with nothing but hands-in-the-air energy.

While there might be no more Rudimental to come, fellow chart-topper Craig David is back for the second part of his TS5 Pool Party residency and there's still the not-insignificant matter of the rescheduled Dizzee Rascal date TBA...

NRG Ibiza Open Air | 528 Ibiza

by Luke Botting

Keeping with the high energy levels set by Rudimental at Ibiza Rocks, we made our way up the road to 528 Ibiza to catch a glimpse of the NRG (New Rave Generation) madness, brought to life by the outfit behind Outset and Reboot.

From the moment we walked in, NRG was an all-out assault on the senses, catering exclusively to the most hardcore of Fast Techno enthusiasts. The energy was off the chart. At 150 bpm, the main stage delivered relentless pounding dance music that pushed the limits of endurance.

If you came looking for slow builds and nuanced transitions, you were in the wrong place.

Shirtless ravers bounced around the amphitheatre with fists in the air and balaclavas galore - and the DJs playing were in equal states of undress, save from some tactically placed electrical tape. It was raw, sweaty and totally unfiltered (in more ways than one…)

Tucked away on the smaller side stage, Acid House and more mesmerising Psytrance grooves kept a more sparse, but equally locked-in crowd moving. We stuck around, soaking up the squelchy 303s and hypnotic rhythms. It was a welcome contrast to the main stage mayhem.

Across the whole site, this was a crowd totally devoted to the cause.

NRG might not be returning in 2025, but if you want a piece of the same high-octane anarchy, then Outset Ibiza continues at Eden on Tuesday nights until 2 September.
Head to this page to find tickets and more information.

Pacha Restaurant

by Hayley Morgan

If an army marches on its stomach, a club team marches on... its stomach, also (!) Despite what you may have been told, eating is not cheating. Rather, it is essential. Already two clubs deep, we needed to intake calories, before we burned them off. Science. This is an intense cardio workout.

Pacha Restaurant is a hot spot for clubbers, all getting their final feed before hitting the dancefloor. Most of the team had eaten here before and knew how incredible the food, service and experience are. It always feels like a pre-club warm-up, framed in a deluxe setting.

We were treated to various plates of hors d'oeuvres, including chicken skewers layered in vibrant dressing, spicy edamame, crunchy squid tempura and full flavoured tomato and basil salad. The introduction of cocktails and bottles of fizz contributed very nicely to our overall demeanour.

Dining here feels like you're a part of a very exclusive club, which it really shouldn't. It's such a brilliant deal, because not only do you get to experience the beautiful food and ambience of the restaurant, but you also get free entry into the club afterwards. It's a no-brainer.

You can book Pacha Restaurant directly via our party calendar on any night the club is open (subject to availability).

The full value of the booking is available to spend in credit on food and drink, with admission to the club inclusive after you finish your meal - no need to buy a ticket.

TRIP | Chinois Ibiza

by Luke Botting

Like the name implies, from the moment we stepped foot into Chinois Ibiza for TRIP, we were greeted by a psychedelic wonderland. The club was dressed with colourful mushroom displays, trippy visuals, otherworldly projections and ethereal lighting.

Ushered in through the stage entrance and strapped up with AAA wristbands, it felt like we had wandered into a weird and wonderful parallel dimension.

Ivan Smagghe and Shonky were in the middle of a deep and exploratory back-to-back session, laying down some seriously groovy and hypnotic music. In stark contrast to the brash energy we’d experienced earlier, there were no big build-ups and explosive drops. Instead, they had given way to subtlety and introspection, for an altogether alternative dancefloor experience.

Both us and the rest of the crowd had no difficulty get lost in the moment.

TRIP is now on hiatus, but this is not the last we'll see of Johannes Goller's party in 2025. TRIP is back on 8 October, running weekly thereafter until 1 November.
Please visit this page for tickets and more info.

Abracadabra closing party | Pacha

by Stephen Hunt

Admittedly only a short stroll back up the road, but having left Chinois, we got our stomp on back to Pacha for the (ahem) main course. "A closing party, at the midway point of the season?" I hear you ask. Well, quite. Such is the ever-evolving club landscape, you can discard the rules of old.

The appointment of BLOND:ISH as Pacha's early-season Wednesday hostess raised a few eyebrows upon its announcement. Eleven weeks down the line, the crowd that had gathered for Abracadabra's farewell spoke for itself.

We were keen to muscle right to the front of the booth and find out exactly what this party was all about.

With a strong emphasis on crowd participation and Vivie-Ann's kooky personality shining through every aspect, we left understanding the appeal a little better. It's fun, non-conformist and doesn't take itself in any way seriously. We're big fans of the live hug cam (no CEOs or their mistresses were harmed on this occasion!)

Abracadabra's maiden campaign has ended, but Pacha continues on Wednesday nights until 8 October as the baton is passed to Mau P and his Baddest Behaviour. BLOND:ISH herself is a guest on 17 September. For tickets and more info, please visit this page.

Paradise | [UNVRS]

by Lissy Lübeck

What's the perfect way to end an incredible team night out? A back-to-back between two legends of House music, Jamie Jones and Hot Since 82 at the club that's got everyone talkin', [UNVRS].

Our chauffeur Daz made our final stop off around 04:30, so that we could enjoy the last few hours of the Paradise parade. With only a short amount of time to work with, we set about checking out all three spaces.

From Tom Nolan playing in The Bunker, to Luke Dean smashing it in the Wild Comet, we put ourselves about. The pull of JJ b2b HS82 in the main room proved too irresistible, though. As the end neared, we found ourselves indulging in every tune supplied by the two veteran DJs.

Treated to some drinks courtesy of the [UNVRS] team, it was the ultimate way to round off yet another clubbing endurance test. Better still (and with duty calling Daz elsewhere), the gaffer James made sure that we all got home safely, picking us up in van hired via Moto Luis.

Paradise still has another six dates remaining this summer, closing on 1 October.
For tickets and info, please visit this page.

That's a wrap! A total of eleven (11) dancefloors hit, across two sittings and a job well done for the clubbing team. We call ourselves professional clubbers for a reason.

You can recap our night here.

Both weeks also underlined, not only the sheer volume of parties but, the diversity of the offerings - and all this on an, allegedly, unfavourable midweek slot.

Las Vegas has its reputation, Tulum has its air of mystique and mid-winter allure and Croatia isn't without its merits. But only our tiny Mediterranean island of Ibiza has this concentration of parties from May to October. Truly, punching above our weight division.

Think you've got the intestinal fortitude to hang with the pros? We're always interested to hear from budding club reporters and content creators who share our passion for club culture. Reach out. You never know where an innocuous message on social media could take you...

We'll be back with a new endurance challenge in summer 2026. For full listings, including everything we visited above, head to our world famous party calendar.

WORDS | by Lissy Lübeck, Luke Botting, Hayley Morgan and Stephen Hunt