Being a certified island-hopper, I know a thing or two when it comes to timing the perfect trip to Ibiza. When I’m posed with the age-old question of 'when is best time to visit?', you can bet September is my go-to answer.
This time around, however, my dancefloor duties are calling in the UK, Although I’m green with envy for those lucky enough to land on Ibiza in the coming weeks, I'm not one to gatekeep on a good time. This is me letting you in on my top DJ sets not to be missed.
There’s just one condition: in exchange for this super exclusive inside scoop, all I ask is that you party on my behalf and party hard. Up to the challenge? Let's go then.
Demi Riquísimo | PIV Ibiza | Cova Santa
Tuesday 9 September
Based in London and raised in Detroit, Demi Riquísimo is a fire selector smouldering through the underground with a distinctive groove and raw authenticity.
Bursting with crate-digging finds, his DJ sets are seasoned with satiating productions, famous for their masterful samples. You'll want to spin last month's hot drop Yes Bby in the taxi as you head up the hills to Cova Santa.
When the Semi Delicious label boss steps up to the PIV Ibiza booth, prepare yourself for an effortlessly sweet melting pot of House, Disco and Acid-tipped rollers. If you don't know, get to know.
PHOTOGRAPHY | by Jimi Herrtage
D.O.D. | Armin van Buuren | Ushuaïa Ibiza
Sunday 14 September
Nobody quite makes sun-soaked House bops like British DJ and record producer D.O.D., who stops by party playground Ushuaïa Ibiza for his only Ibiza date of the season this Sunday alongside host Armin van Buuren.
For that final squeeze of summer juice, I suggest getting down to the front row barrier where you can belt your heart out to his endless feel-good anthems such as Still Sleepless, So Much In Love and, last year's Ibiza soundtrack, Somedays with Sonny Fodera and Jazzy.
Floating Points b2b Palms Trax | Pyramid | Amnesia
Sunday 21 September
Fancy yourself a tastemaker who is always ahead of the trends? Then this one is for you.
Cupid's arrow struck deep with the newly forged alliance of Floating Points back-to-back with Palms Trax, which promises to be a stand-out pairing in Pyramid’s final stretch of Sunday service gatherings at Amnesia.
Having just come down from their first one-on-one in the booth, which happened to be no less than a ten-hour marathon at Dekmantel Festival, the two revered producers now seed their sonic storytelling capabilities into Balearic soil for their second ever b2b date.
Charlotte de Witte | [UNVRS]
Monday 22 September
During announcement season, it didn't go unnoticed that Charlotte de Witte's name was oddly absent from Ibiza’s summer line-ups. Turns out, newcomer [UNVRS] already secured her only date of the season.
Now fast approaching with a velocity to match her obliterating bpms, I've no doubt that Techno's leading lady will push the hyper-club's mind-bending production to industrial extremes we've yet to witness this summer.
All the ingredients are there to set the stage for the ultimate dusk-till-dawn session.
PHOTOGRAPHY | by Marie Wynants
Hannah Laing | Meduza & James Hype present Our House | Hï Ibiza
Monday 29 September
During her early years DJing in West End bar The Highlander, Hannah Laing could only dream of one day fronting her own Ibiza club night. In 2025, that dream became a reality, as she became Hï Ibiza's first-ever headline female resident.
Partying parallel to Meduza and James Hype’s Our House, the Dundee DOOF-maker has commanded Monday nights in the Club Room with her intoxicating brand of Hard House, Techno and Trance.
It’s only right then that we show our support for one of the summer's biggest success stories. Joining Hannah on 29 September for an almighty season send-off are Horsegiirl and Matty Ralph.
Tickets to all five of Jo's recommendations can be found via our trusty party calendar.
For even more staff picks, check out which DJ sets made the cut in Lissy, Steve, Stefano and Luke’s contributions.
HEADER IMAGE | by CM. Robinson
