Even though this period grows in popularity each year, it's still the case that the vast majority of Ibiza's returning tourists have never visited over New Year. Maybe we can convince them to now. So what can travellers expect for a visit over New Year?
Let's not beat around the bush, globally speaking, this period is the height of party season. While only a few of Ibiza's super-clubs will open, it's still a fantastic time to visit for a dance and see the island in a new light. We'll start by looking at the parties themselves.
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Music On NYE | Pacha Ibiza
23:00 - 06:00,
31 December, Ibiza Town
Glamorous girl Pacha is back again this Wednesday 31 December.
Music On was indisputably Pacha's most successful weekly party in 2025. It sold out most weeks, with the pre-sale allocation sometimes ending months ahead of the date. That trend looks set to continue for its fourth consecutive New Year's Eve.
This is time-critical. If you want to see in 2026 in the presence of party talisman Marco Carola and his entourage of Franky Rizardo, Nic Fanciulli and Mason Collective, you need to think about buying your ticket.
Musically, you can expect underground Tech House, Pop-edits and a handful of classics fit for the occasion.
Toy Room NYE | Lío Ibiza
23:45 - 05:00,
31 December, Ibiza Town
For many, the magical nature of New Year's Eve presents an opportunity to glam up and dress to the nines to dance the night away. If that sounds like it might be you, then Lío Ibiza has you covered.
The cabaret, club and fine dining experience located on the water's edge in Ibiza Marina is open for a sparkling party all the way to 05:00. It has asked party starter Teddy, mascot Frank and DJ Umile from Toy Room to handle business with playful elegance.
A strict dress code applies, but you are invited to release your inner child in the playhouse regardless. You can expect the best in R&B, Hip-Hop, thumping club music and a whole lot of shenanigans. Who can rival those views across the water to the Old Town of Dalt Vila on NYE?
To book a table for dinner and Lío's world famous cabaret show starting at 20:30, please enquire via its website.
Akasha NYE
00:30* - 05:00,
31 December, San Carlos (near Santa Eulalia)
You might be of the mindset that the options above could be far too busy for you. In which case, we completely understand (especially in our old age!) That's why lots of our team will be heading north to the village of San Carlos to hit Akasha, the boutique club at Las Dalias.
Ibiza's oldest music venue, Las Dalias is one of the few standing vestiges of the hippy movement of the '60s. It introduced Akasha in the winter of 2021 to complement its existing entertainment programme and hasn't looked back since. 300-capacity Akasha has been a hit.
Partly due to its intimate vibe, but also thanks to its remarkable booking policy, Akasha is a world away from the bright lights of Ibiza's super-club circuit but doesn't compromise on quality. You are always assured a great night, amongst a close-knit and largely local crowd. That especially rings true on New Year's Eve.
Soundtracking your night is Akasha's music director Igor Marijuan, plus Alfonso Ares and DJ Ino so you are in very good hands.
* please note that doors open at half-past midnight (00:30), technically the morning of 1 January 2026
Puro Reggaeton Fiesta de Nochevieja | Es Paradis
23:00 - 06:00,
31 December, San Antonio
San Antonio isn't without its own New Year's Eve celebrations. Sure to incite the locals into a feel-good frenzy, "the world's most beautiful club" Es Paradis has invited back Puro Reggaeton to take the reins.
The promoter from Germany is widely considered the club's most successful fixture of the past three years, so it has more than earned the right of hosting. As usual, expect a night of a Latin riddims to get those hips swaying.
Circoloco NYD | DC10
16:00 - 06:00,
1 January, road to Las Salinas, San Jordi
Real clubbers will be quick to tell you that New Year's Eve is for every man, but the diehards look forward to New Year's Day just as much. Well, of course, Ibiza doesn't disappoint in that department either.
Somewhat of a rite of passage, Circoloco is back for its NYD shenanigans at DC10 on 1 January.
This year's stacked bill includes [a:rpia:r] Soundsystem, Carl Craig, Demi Requísimo, Enzo Siragusa, Jamback, Rossi., Sonja Moonear, Sossa, Tania Vulcano, Young Marco and a whole lot more. What a great way to end your winter trip. MORE INFO
Getting here
So far, so good. However, with the smooth comes the rough. Understandably, getting here in winter isn't as easy as it is during summer. Flights are reduced outside of tourist season and that means those that are operating tend to be pricey. As with everything, acting sooner is better.
Currently, there are direct flights throughout the week operating from major European cities including Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Munich, Paris plus daily flights from London City.
Depending on where you're travelling from, you may have to consider a route via connecting flight. That can seem like an extra hassle, but take it from somebody who does it frequently, it's fairly effortless and reliable when coming via either Palma on Mallorca or Barcelona El Prat.
Madrid, Valencia, Seville, Malaga, Alicante and Bilbao are further options.
Right now, there are some real bargains to be had if you move quickly. At time of publishing, Ryanair and Vueling have one-way flights from Barcelona at only €15 between Christmas and New Year, although we expect the price to creep up rapidly the closer we get.
You shouldn't dismiss alternative modes of transport either. For many, coming by ferry is one of the most romantic ways to arrive - and more environmentally friendly. Imagine docking at Ibiza Port just as the sun is rising. It's magical.
There are daily sailings to/from Barcelona, Valencia and Denía on the mainland, serviced by Baleària, Trasmapi and GNV.
Where to stay
While you might instinctively go to search for Playa d'en Bossa as you do for your summer visits, we'll stop you right there. Bossa is a summer-only resort. In fact, anybody who's driven through it as early as mid-October will tell you, it's already a ghost town by that point.
San Antonio has a general population and signs of life all year round, but visitors should expect it to feel considerably quieter compared to peak summer or even May and October. For these reasons, consider Ibiza Town or Santa Eulalia as more attractive propositions.
If money is no expense and you hanker for some luxury, then two high-end options are The Standard and Pacha Hotel. The latter has the added benefit of giving guests inclusive admission to Music On NYE across the road, meaning you needn't even worry about tickets.
The Art Deco designed Ocean Drive Ibiza (pictured above), conveniently located between the bay of Talamanca and Marina Botafoc, is also now open all year round.
Easier on the wallet, is the adult-only THB Los Molinos which is positioned on the seafront in the suburb of Figueretas, on the outskirts of Ibiza Town.
For a full list of hotels which are open during winter, please visit this page.
Where to eat
At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, yep, you've guessed it, the choice of restaurants is also more limited compared to summer. That's the bad news. The good news is that we can promise you will still eat well. There's plenty of great restaurants open for business.
Sa Capella (pictured above) reopens daily from 5 December, but advanced booking is essential. That's a huge win for off-season visitors.
Some of Ibiza's most cherished beachside restaurants are also open. Get down to Sa Caleta or Cotton Beach Club to enjoy great food, followed by beach time that's markedly more spacious than during summer. On Playa d'en Bossa's golden stretch, get your feet in the sand at Zazú.
You can find a comprehensive list of restaurants on the waterfront here.
On the road to San José, Cas Costas Grill opens six days a week, providing entertainment on selected evenings. And if you really want to warm those cockles, we recommend visiting Jatayu Indian Experience (pictured above) in Santa Eulalia's marina for a kick of spice.
Budget options include Ibiza Town's Daruma and its excellent ramen dishes. Perfect for warming you up on crisp winter evenings. After a short break in November, Rita's Cantina reopens. Just like in summer, expect to find locals flocking there for breakfast and coffee.
Plus, all the places favoured by residents, such as Es Tancó pizzeria, Bar Anita, Can Tixedò, Madagascar café and Croissant Show will all be open as usual.
You can find more all-year-round restaurant recommendations on this page.
Other activities
The Sunset Strip may be completely closed down at this time of year, but old favourite Golden Buddha remains open at the Caló des Moro end. Further up the coast at Cap Negret, Hostal La Torre is also open with daily sunset DJ sessions. Booking is strongly advised.
You can also catch regular DJ sets and live music sessions on Saturdays at WOM Radio Cafe Ibiza in Santa Eulalia and at The Standard's ground-level Jara bar and restaurant.
If you really want to experience New Year like the Ibizans do, then you need to get yourself down to Las Salinas on 1 January for the annual New Year's Day Dive!
Everybody dons their speedos or bathing suits and charges en masse into the sea for an invigorating communal dive. It's a lot of fun. Everybody brings a picnic and wine is provided by Vino&Co. Plastic is discouraged, but dogs are very welcome.
That's just one example of many activities happening over this period. You will find markets, hikes and other community-based and cultural events taking place. If you'd like to learn more about what's going on, please visit our events calendar.
You should also be aware that, like most of the Latin world, Spain celebrates the Three Kings holiday on 6 January. In fact, here this is a bigger celebration than Christmas itself. That's good, in the sense that Ibiza will be in a really festive mood, but it's worth bearing in mind it is likely to impact travel cost and availability for your journey home.
What to expect from the weather
We probably don't need to tell you that you should lower your expectations compared to a summer visit, and yet the weather may well be better than you imagine. Many sunny days and incredible sunsets can be had at this time of year.
Temperatures are nicely mild up to the end of the year - not what you might be used to if from northerly climes. It's not beyond the realm of possibility you could even get some sunbathing in at the height of day, just as we managed to last year.
However, you will definitely still need to take a jacket and a couple of jumpers for when evening falls or if you get a day without sunshine.
Did that whet your appetite? It sure did for us! If you want to get a further feel for what it's like clubbing over New Year on Ibiza, read our dancefloor diary from NY2022-23.
Wherever you're planning on celebrating the New Year, we wish you a prosperous 2026 and look forward to welcoming you to Ibiza soon, in summer, if not before.
This article contains information for New Year 2025-26 but will be updated annually.
