About Sven Väth presents Cocoon Ibiza
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. The shared journey has been a true Ibiza love affair.
After last year's one-off for its historic 25th anniversary, Cocoon is back in the Benimussa Hills, returning to 528 Ibiza for another day-to-night marathon to reunite the old guard, install the values of the past and alight closing party season.
When?
Daytime Party from 16:00 to 23:00 //
Nighttime Party from 23:00 to 05:00 both on Wednesday 24 September
Where?
528 Ibiza
Carrer del Romaní, 18, Sant Antoni de Portmany, 07820 Open in Google Maps
528 Ibiza is located on the outskirts of San Antonio, close to the residential area of Ses Païsses. The immediate area has a handful of local bars and small restaurants, but a fraction of the choice compared to the thriving San Antonio nearby.
Due to its location in a residential area, driving is largely discouraged. Attendees are advised that taxi is the best method of transport to and from the site.
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's first visit to Ibiza was pure fate, flipping a coin to decide whether he should board the ferry from Barcelona
Synonymous with Amnesia (where it stayed for 19 out of 20 seasons), Cocoon is responsible for introducing Techno to Ibiza. The sound of the island would, otherwise, have evolved quite differently. READ OUR RECENT INTERVIEW WITH SVEN VÄTH
Away from Amnesia, it was Cocoon's legendary after-hours that became etched into folklore. While the day and night party is a different beast entirely, there's definitely a sense that this outdoor extravaganza mutated from those wild days of lawlessness and carefree hedonism.
The music of Cocoon has also evolved down the years, but one thing that remains constant is its loyal and passionate fan base. Cocoon was and remains a party of the people - the antithesis of VIP culture, which it refuses to entertain. The dancefloor has always been the sole focus.
Other DJs playing: Richie Hawtin, Marcel Dettmann, Gerd Janson, Krystal Klear, Scenarios
What?
Music genre: Progressive Techno
Read about the different types of music found at Ibiza parties
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Why?
Five good reasons to go:
- a festival-esque experience right here on Ibiza with a big stage and lighting, first under the sun and later under the stars
- on-site after party - "Nighttime Party" - no need to pay for a taxi elsewhere
- unanimously regarded as one of the best parties of summer 2024 - attracting an amazing crowd of like-minded ravers
- the largest party to have ever taken place at his location - including both outdoor stages during the Daytime Party and two rooms music for the Nighttime Party
- it might not be entirely phone-free, but there will be relatively little recording = a more engaged and reactive dancefloor
Also worth knowing
All four members of Scenarios (Emanuel Satie, Maga, Sean Doron and Tim Englehardt) play together on Ibiza for the first time. Previously configurations have only included three members.
Top tip: Circumvent the headache of set-clashes by applying disciplined logic. Sven plays again inside during the Nighttime Party, so perhaps visiting Hawtin on the second stage during the Daytime Party gives you best of both worlds? We like a solution to a (high-class) problem.
How?
Now a question with a simple answer: by heading below and snapping up tickets whilst you still can.
PHOTOGRAPHY | by PHRANK
