Whichever way you spin it, Ibiza is the clubbing capital of the world. For first-timers, or even those who have been before, the constant evolution of the island's clubbing landscape can create total confusion. Fear not, dear clubber. There's no need to work yourself into a tizzy.
Ibiza Spotlight is here to help.
We have created a concise guide to navigate your way around the many, many clubs and parties the island has to offer. Look no further for all the information you need, broken down into lots of easy to follow segments.
With our help, you can free up more time to enjoy the music and dance all day and all night.
The clubs
Roughly 80 per cent of all music heard in the clubs is electronic music.
The other 20 per cent encompasses just about everything else you can dance to, though in recent years the Latin and Reggaeton scene has exploded. Music is absolutely everywhere and represents the heartbeat of the island.
The people you will meet and dance with are at the core of what makes Ibiza clubbing so special: an international crowd of all ages here just for one thing and one thing alone - the music.
Here are the main places where you will find the masses. Some of these will be familiar to you - by name, if nothing else - while others are going to land on your radar from this moment onwards!
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[UNVRS]
San Rafael
After months of hype, [UNVRS] officially launched in summer 2025, making an instant impact that is still being felt island-wide. Although everybody wanted to see it during its maiden year, given its age, it fair to assume a lot people are still yet to visit. So lucky you, if you're one of them!
Billed as the world's first hyper-club, [UNVRS] goes above and beyond in every imaginable aspect.
Standing on the site of the former 10,000 capacity Privilege, it is just as colossal as its predecessor ever was, but now upgraded in aesthetics and function. You'll have to go yourself to find out exactly what Yann Pissenem and his team have in store for us all.
Things will never be the same again. Forget everything you think you know. [UNVRS] is out of this world.
Insider Tip: Less a tip, more just sensible advice; please DO NOT STAND ON THE STAIRS. Get yourselves down to the dancefloor and get involved. Show some decorum and leave room for your fellow clubbers to enter and exit safely.
Pacha Ibiza
Ibiza Town
This iconic nightclub, Pacha Ibiza used to be a small farmhouse back in 1973 (making it over the grand ol' age of 50) but has grown to be the most recognised clubbing brand all over the world. Everyone has a place in their heart for those cherries!
A stunning building both inside and out, you will find most of the big names in electronic music hosting a night here. Pacha is glam! It's the one club on Ibiza you won't feel overdressed wearing that sparkly number and killer heels. Don't fret though, you can still turn up in casual club wear (unless you've wangled VIP, that is, in which case long trousers are mandatory for men!)
Insider Tip: If you eat at Pacha's El Restaurante, you get complimentary admission into the club afterwards as long as you hit the minimum spend per head. The restaurant isn't cheap, but when you can save €80 or more on tickets each, it's still great value! Plus the food is amaziiiiiing.
Hï Ibiza
Playa d'en Bossa
Featuring state of the art production and industry-leading visuals, Hï Ibiza is a club fit for the 21st Century. Overseen by The Night League (the same operator behind UNVRS and Ushuaïa), Hï Ibiza made an instant impact when it launched in 2017. Today, it is the proud owner of four consecutive wins in DJ Mag's prestigious world's number one club award.
The Theatre is appropriately named, due to the awe-inspiring theatrics you'll see here. Meanwhile, the Club Room is more stripped back and offers a more traditional clubbing experience.
Since opening, Hï Ibiza has really altered the perception of what a club night entails - not only on Ibiza, but globally.
Insider Tip: The main bathroom, the Wild Corner, as it is known, is unlike any other you're likely to use anywhere else on the planet! We won't spoil the surprise, but you'll never view a comfort break in the same way again.
Ushuaïa Ibiza
Playa d'en Bossa
Directly across the road from Hï Ibiza, Ushuaïa Ibiza has climbed up the ranks over the last decade rising from stylish beach club to the king of daytime parties. The open-air super-club is equipped with a stage to rival most festivals and amazing production including huge ice cannons, dancers and some of the biggest pyrotechnics on the island.
Ushuaïa's music policy focusses mainly on mainstream electronic music but also includes a few parties which lean into the underground.
Insider Tip: Book a room and enjoy a front-row seat to the madness from the comfort of your own balcony or garden. You don't even need to account for a taxi home afterwards!
Amnesia
San Rafael
Amnesia is an Ibiza institution - that, you won't find anybody disputing. Boasting two large dancefloors, it's split between the dark and moody Main Room and the awesome Terraza, which comes to life at sunrise when daylight streams into the room through the glass roof.
Although perhaps best know for its thumping Techno sessions, this is a diverse club with music ranging from underground to mainstream dance. Amnesia is club run by clubbers, for clubbers. It invites you to live in the moment. No past, no future; just the here and now.
Insider Tip: Stay till the bitter end! Once the sun comes up on The Terrace, the place has a palpable second wind. Always the best part of the night!
Akasha, Las Dalias
San Carlos (The North)
Situated off the beaten track in the village of San Carlos, Las Dalias has historically serviced the dancing needs of the more northern residents of the island - but it really shouldn't be just their secret!
Colourful bohemian fiestas, authentically Ibizan in nature, grace the open-air garden terraces, before going indoors after midnight for deep and melodic tech house sessions until the small hours.
Since summer 2022 onwards, Las Dalias has been enhanced by boutique club space Akasha, turning it into a full-time party venue to rival that of its more famous southern counterparts.
Insider Tip: Go on a day when you can experience the full venue: both outside and in. Namasté, Nido or, if you're lucky, one of Sven Väth's day-to-night specials. The former two coincide with market days and the whole family can join.
528 Ibiza
Benimussa Hills (near San Antonio)
Another outdoor venue which which excels hosting daytime parties, is 528 Ibiza. Assimilated within the pine-clad hillside, 528 might not be somewhere that's open seven days a week, but when it does, boy, are the parties great!
Part of the IRG (along with Ibiza Rocks and Pikes), the venue has tried its hand as a cabaret dining experience, a petting attraction and is still used for the occasional corporate event or show. However, it the open-air parties held in its gardens, where it really gets to sing.
If you know anybody who has "done seasons" in the past, they'll fondly remember it as the old home of The Zoo Project. It's kind of the same, but this is a new era where everything has been taken up a notch.
Insider Tip: 528 Ibiza is known to have hosted some official after parties, although often they are announced very last minute. Another good reason to stay connected via social media channels.
O Beach Ibiza
San Antonio
With a different parties on rotation every day, O Beach Ibiza brings loads of feel-good House, dance music and even a sprinkle of R&B to poolside on a daily basis. This fashionable day club located on the coast offers a variety of pool parties and all the fun they entail.
Here you'll find the perfect place for celebrations of every kind. Why not book yourselves a VIP bed for the ultimate poolside fun? O Beach's stunning choreographed shows, aerial entertainment and parades will blow you away.
Insider Tip: Want a lower-key day club that the whole family can enjoy? Pay neighbouring Bam-Bu-Ku a visit and bring the kids!
Ibiza Rocks
San Antonio
Known as "the home of the pool party", Ibiza Rocks Hotel is an open-air venue which isn't a club per se, but still the go-to place for pool parties including everything from Rap, Pop and commercial electronic music.
Specifically targeting Ibiza's often overlooked and underappreciated youth market, Ibiza Rocks is a welcome antidote. This is definitely the place to round up your crew and make a full day of it in the sun. The poolside DJs and entertainment are just an added bonus.
Insider Tip: Buy a Daylife Pass and get (almost all of) the value back as credit to redeem against food and drink at the bar inside. Essentially, this gives you entry for only €5! Bargain. Let's face it, assuming you'd be buying two or more drinks as a regular ticket-holder anyway, this ticket option pays for itself.
Chinois Ibiza
Ibiza Marina
Chinois Ibiza can be found in the well-to-do area of Ibiza Marina, next door to the casino. It's the sister club to Park Chinois in Mayfair, London and that should give you some idea of the vibe and the social status of its clientele.
Intimate and with a great sound system, Chinois is dressed up in the style 1920's colonial Shanghai, which just adds to its boujee nature. Proof in point: the club's dress code states that men should wear long trousers. Shorts aren't allowed. Say no more. Making a bit of effort in the wardrobe department is expected.
All that said, Chinois still has an excellent music programme with high-calibre residents.
Insider Tip: Add drink packs to your order and make incredible savings at the bar compared to prices on the night. Simply add club tickets to your basket as usual, then opt to upgrade prior to check-out. Choose from 3 or 5.
Eden
San Antonio
Several years ago, Eden underwent a massive overhaul and now sports a state-of-the-art hard-hitting Void Incubus Gold sound system which really packs a punch. It has genuine claim to being, not only the loudest on the island, but possibly the whole of Europe.
The sound isn't the only place where its Dutch owners have invested.
The club has assumed the responsibility of acting as an incubator for future talent. Nearly all of the island's A-list DJs started their Ibiza career playing at Eden. Very much an "academy" for the headliners of tomorrow, Eden is a place for youngsters to cut their teeth and grow their following.
A great choice if you want to "keep it local" and have already ticked-off the other super-clubs.
Insider Tip: Eden is all about community. Several of its residencies, including ABODE, host pre-parties at locations within the town. Get yourself down to start the party early, mingle with the promoters and resident DJs and get welcomed into the inner circle. It's one big family.
Es Paradis
San Antonio
Es Paradis is one of the oldest clubs on the island and is, quite simply, beautiful by design.
Spreading itself out in the style of a tropical paradise beneath an avant-garde glass pyramid, Es Paradis is often the club first-timers visit first, due to its convenient location in the middle of San Antonio.
In recent times, Es Paradis hasn't tended to book the big, household names you find elsewhere, but it is a lot friendlier on your wallet or purse.
Insider Tip: The club's water party, Fiesta del Agua, holds legendary status!
DC10
On the road to Las Salinas
DC10 has marked its place in history as one of the pioneers of daytime clubbing back in the day. With no roof, no frills, just dancing in a shed under the flight path was exactly how they rolled.
Once the roof went on, the club refined itself ever so slightly and is now legendary in terms of the incredible line-ups and the "come as you are" attitude - a proper underground club.
Insider Tip: Circoloco, DC10's legendary Monday party, is a rite of passage. Each week, islanders and tourists alike make the pilgrimage. Sometimes it can prove too popular though. If busy (and we mean busy!) scenes aren't you thing, you might be better attending on another day of the week. Personally, we like to keep our eye out for special label takeovers that tend to happen as one-offs in peak season and always attract a cool, knowledgeable crowd.
Clubs which aren't clubs... but kind of are
While Ibiza might be known for its clubs, it actually boasts lots more cool venues - many of which are multiple purpose and double-up as restaurants or chill-out bars. Some you will no doubt have heard of already, but we're sure there's some waiting for you to discover as well.
Here's a comprehensive list of some of the other wicked venues around the island throwing some mighty fine shindigs.
Cova Santa
San José
Tucked away on a San José hillside, Cova Santa is the Amnesia-owned restaurant and club space specialising in gastronomy, mixology and theatrical parties. The site even has its own cave, hence the name.
Cova Santa has a small club downstairs, but its best feature is its open-air dancefloor and outdoor stage. Popular parties Woomoon and Pantheøn involve the audience, with peripheral performance and a welcoming vibe that attracts a wide age range, from youthful 18-year olds to grey-haired hippies.
Insider Tip: If you've got the budget and were planning a big holiday meal out, take our word and book the restaurant on a party date. The food is pricey, but A-star and you get to see all the action unfold below you before you join it later to burn-off those calories.
Destino Five Ibiza
Cap Martinet (near Talamanca)
Destino Five Ibiza, an upmarket adult resort belonging to the Pacha Group, puts on some of the island's most flamboyant poolside parties, with some big name DJs on the ones and twos.
Beneath the hotel lies a petite club, Tox, with a magnificent sound system which is often the location of Pacha after-parties. Very Dusk Til' Dawn... although you'll need to be a hotel guest or very well connected to get an invite. It really is tiny and exclusive.
Don't fret too much though, because Destino Five is really more about the outdoor stage in a stunning location - and you get twelve opportunities a summer to dance here. Let's hope the stars align for your dates.
Insider Tip: Being located somewhat remotely, taxis don't always arrive as frequently as one would hope. Our advice? Either jump on the free shuttle bus, which drops off outside Pacha in Ibiza Town, or take a leisurely stroll down to Talamanca or the nearby village of Jesús and get yourself a nightcap. Alternatively, you could always leave early to beat the rush... nah, silly idea!
Lío Ibiza
Ibiza Marina
Formerly another member of the monumental Pacha brand, but now an sparkling entity in its own right, Lío Ibiza is, by trade, a high-class restaurant and cabaret, with breathtaking, unrestricted views across the marina to Ibiza's Old Town.
A multi-course meal is interspersed with acrobatics, dance and song performances, executed perfectly by a stellar, award-winning cast. Then by 01:00, the tables are cleared and Lío is transformed into a cosy dancefloor that goes on until dawn.
Insider Tip: Want to go for dinner and the whole shebang? Book your table early! The whole summer of reservations is usually full by June.
Café Mambo
Sunset Strip, San Antonio
Although you will no doubt be familiar with the name, one thing Café Mambo definitely isn't, is a nightclub. That said, it's still a place where you can guarantee world class DJs to be playing every night after sunset. For free, too! Even the resident DJs are worth catching in our book.
Café Mambo and its neighbours on the Sunset Strip definitely have the best sunsets in the world, but be warned you'll need to book ahead and be prepared to hit minimum spend if you want a front row seat. Alternatively, you could just prop up on the rocks with a carry-out? But please dispose of any rubbish considerately.
Insider Tip: Café Mambo is the most popular spot on the strip, so to avoid the crowds and appreciate the views somewhere a little cheaper, you can always compromise on the Mambo-owned Mint Lounge next door. The cocktails there are just as good!
Pikes
On the outskirts of San Antonio
Slightly left of centre but with a serious belief in partying, dressing up and mischief, Pikes has put itself on the map for throwing some almighty soirees, all in the comfortable vicinity of its front room - or "Freddies" discotheque, to you and me.
Transforming what was once Queen frontman Freddie Mercury's suite of choice into a rave den, the peeps at Pikes put on intimate yet wild fiestas with unique line-ups. Make sure you pay it a visit, though be advised that in order to preserve the special vibe Pikes is an over 27 venue. All who attend must first sign-up for the free guest list via its website.
Insider Tip: Daytimes at Pikes are also noteworthy. Think cocktails by the pool once used in Wham!'s Club Tropicana video, with a very laid back soundtrack provided by in-the-know resident DJs.
Smaller sized clubs
In addition to the huge names that wield global influence, Ibiza also has its fair share of more intimate nightspots.
Three such sized premises can be found in Playa d'en Bossa. Next door to Hotel Garbi Ibiza & Spa is SWAG, Ibiza's very own R&B and Hip-Hop specialist club. A firm favourite amongst locals, SWAG is likened to a swanky provincial club that you might find back home, complete with VIP tables and bottle service.
Playa Soleil (left), SWAG (top right) and Baloo (bottom right)
A short walk away, another alternative is Baloo Ibiza. Baloo has a jungle theme and is separated into three areas: restaurant, terrace bar and late-night dancefloor. It has a mixed music programme, mostly featuring local DJs, and tickets are normally very reasonably priced, often including first drink on arrival.
Finally, right in the thick of the action and on the beach itself, is Playa Soleil.
If your parents or older siblings ever visited Ibiza in their youth, ask them about "Bora Bora". Well, Playa Soleil is its modern replacement. It's a high-end restaurant seven days a week, but it also continues late as a club on selected nights.
On the opposite side of the island in San Antonio, Sundara (above, right) is another 380-cap club space that manages to book some pretty stellar DJs. Located in the basement of The Palm Star Hotel in San Antonio Bay, its marquee night is Promised Land on Wednesdays.
Even our "sleepy" sister-island Formentera has its own nightspot. Located in Es Pujols on the island's east side, tipic. (above, left) is a tiny club owned and operated by Panama NL, the same company behind Eden. It has a storied history and, while it might be unable to compete toe-to-toe with Ibiza's clubs, should you find yourself staying on Formentera, it's worth checking out.
Buying tickets
Now you've decided where to go, what next? Buying tickets online in advance is always recommended. The price on the door is €10, sometimes €20, more (if it isn't sold out already, which can be the case for the island's most popular parties).
This tactic also saves precious time and money once you get to Ibiza. Who wants to be running around trying to score those golden tickets when there is partying to be done?! What a waste.
If you're sure you want to go to a particular party, then you won't find anywhere cheaper than Ibiza Spotlight.
You can cancel a handful tickets up to 24 hours before the party starts and receive a full refund free of charge. Increasingly, we advise adding cancellation insurance for a small additional fee being the lesser of two evils. The bigger evil being not being eligible for any refund at all.
This can add another €5 to €10 to each ticket, which we do appreciate are already expensive. But for peace of mind? Well, that's invaluable.
From injury and sickness to delayed or missed flights, believe us, we've encountered every possible scenario which could (although hopefully not) scupper your party plans.
Find all confirmed parties in the official Ibiza Spotlight party calendar.
Club rules
You know where you're going, but what to wear, what time to go, how much money do you take, how do you get there?! Don't despair! That's what this guide is for! Read on...
Timings - If you arrive at a club the moment the doors open, then you will be exposed as the Ibiza virgin you are! The optimum time to hit the dancefloor is between midnight and 01:00.
Clothes - Ibiza clubs are often hot and sweaty affairs. High heels are an absolute no unless you are in hitting the VIP!
Dress for comfort and longevity and we recommend taking a bag that you can strap to yourself so you don't end up losing your wallet and phone when you put your bag down to do some mega arm pumps.
Apart from that, mostly anything goes, but use some common sense. Beach wear for pool party hotspots like Ibiza Rocks and O Beach = more than fine. Welcomed, if anything. However, you will need to be a bit more conservative at the likes of Ushuaïa and Destino Five and then a bit more still at the nighttime clubs.
At the more upmarket venues like Pacha, Lío and Chinois, you may wish to get a bit more dressed up than shorts, jeans, trainers and such. The no-vest rule is often enforced on boys and flip-flops in a club are often not allowed. Always check the individual club rules before you go.
Money - Drinking in the clubs can be an expensive business. Beer can set you back anything between €10-15 a bottle, and a long drink €15-26. Ouch! Be prepared and save money by buying drink bundles in advance, where available. You find several clubs offer this via our listings.
Don't carry too much cash. All clubs take cards. And if you leave a bit of a tip for the bartender, you'll be guaranteed to get served quicker the next time!
Getting there and back - The Ibiza public transport system is geared around clubbing during the season and there is a solid network of buses that will take you between the party capitals of San Antonio, Playa d'en Bossa and Ibiza Town. The aptly named Disco Bus moves, as the name suggests, from disco to disco all through the night. A fab way to get around and much cheaper than taxis.
Drugs - Ibiza has strict laws controlling illegal drugs and the clubs themselves have a zero-tolerance policy also. If caught with any in your possession, you can face serious repercussions, including jail sentences. Ibiza Spotlight does not condone drug use of any sort. We are here to offer practical and useful advice to people travelling to Ibiza. BE SAFE AND SENSIBLE AT ALL TIMES!
Taxis will start to appear outside nightclubs throughout the night at designated taxi ranks. Don't be tempted to get into an unlicensed taxi, no matter how cheap it claims to be. Always go for the proper ones with the green light on top.
The queues for taxis when the clubs shut can be very long indeed and you will have to be prepared to wait with the rest of the rabble for your turn. Be warned! Leaving 15 minutes before lights up can be beneficial. But who cares, right?! Stay till the end is always our advice…!
Insider Tip: download the TAXI IBIZA app to your smartphone, walk a short distance from the venue and order your taxi direct to your location. It even gives you a handy calculation of fare.
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WORDS | by Stephen Hunt and Leena Sharma
Article revised and updated January 2026
