After nearly two decades of rewriting the rules of underground festivals, Sunwaves is broadening its horizons this summer. The Romanian-born festival is heading to the only place that makes sense outside of its new flagship home: Ibiza.
The cult Romanian-born brand will land at Playa Soleil for a ten-date Wednesday residency that has the potential to become one of the season’s most essential parties.
Running from 17 June to 19 August, before returning on two dates in September and closing on 7 October, Sunwaves brings its undeniable rawness to Playa d'en Bossa without watering down the recipe that made it legendary in the first place.
That means long sets, serious sound systems, no hyperbole and a dancefloor full of people who are genuinely there for the music. Phones? Forget about it.
Since launching in 2007 as an antidote to over-commercialised festival circuit, Sunwaves has built a fiercely loyal global following rooted in authenticity, community value and a very specific sonic identity, with all kinds of production thrown out the window.
Sunwaves has built its reputation with festival editions in Romania, Zanzibar, Bulgaria and Dubai
Even as the brand expands beyond Romania with editions in Zanzibar, the UAE, Bulgaria, Spain and, more recently, club takeovers in Barcelona, Madrid and London, the focus has stayed the same.
You can expect marathon sessions from the very best in the game, set against an atmosphere that feels more like a shared ritual than a festival.
This Ibiza residency feels like a major evolution for the brand.
Rhadoo, Marco Faraone, Persic, Dan Andrei and Mandoiu are already confirmed for the opening party, with many more names set to be revealed over the coming weeks.
For those of you that have always thought about making your way over to eastern Europe to experience Sunwaves in all its glory, but have never quite got round to it, you've now got it on your doorstep in party capital of the world.
Tickets for all dates available to buy now. You can find them below or by hitting our party calendar.
