Calling all peak summer ravers, July is coming in hot with its line-ups. Each and every club has got something for everyone. If you can withstand the peak summer heat, then July really is for the clubbers. Yes, it's hot. We're talking 'crossing the road feels like a workout' levels of hot.
But if you can survive the midday sun, you'll be rewarded with some of the best nights of the summer.
From rare live performances, back-to-back sets and the switch up of homes between the some of the island big dons, it all seems to be happening. Wherever you look, there's something worth getting out of bed (or staying awake) for.
Here are the five sets I'd be locking into the diary.
Disclosure | BLOND:ISH presents Abracadabra | Pacha Ibiza
Wednesday 8 July
Fresh off their North American tour, Disclosure make a seriously rare Ibiza appearance at Pacha this month for BLOND:ISH's Wednesday night residency Abracadabra.
The Lawrence brothers have been keeping busy with collaborations alongside Pa Salieu, Anderson Paak and Chris Lake, plus their Alchemy album and remix of Faithless' Insomnia. But let's be honest, it's those timeless Disclosure records that everyone wants to hear.
If Latch, White Noise or You & Me start creeping into the set, you already know the whole room is going to lose it.
Rare doesn't even begin to cover it. Catch them while you can.
Josh Baker b2b Jamie Jones | You&Me | Amnesia
Thursday 9 July
Down the years, Jamie Jones has clocked-up many memorable sets on Amnesia's Terrace. Now, we think he's about to add one more.
Although he doesn't hold a residency there anymore, it's always a dancefloor he seems to thrive playing in front of. Later this month, he returns, going back-to-back with Josh Baker - one of the most exciting names coming through the House scene right now.
It's a meeting of two generations: one who's helped shape Ibiza clubbing and another who's carving out his own lane and taking the island by storm. If there was ever a back-to-back to arrive early for, this is it. Don't rest on your laurels. Remember that week one of You&Me sold out...
PHOTOGRAPHY | by Poppy Asker
Joseph Capriati | Solomun Outdoors | Destino Five Ibiza
Thursday 16 July
King Joseph Capriati AKA J. Cap switches it up for a one-off show this summer as he joins another DJ legend Solomun at his Outdoors party at Destino Five Ibiza as part of the Pacha ICONS series. In fact, this is his first appearance at the venue since summer 2019.
Seeing Capriati outside his usual residency is always a bit of an occasion.
These are two DJs who know exactly how to build a journey. Plus, with the stunning setting of Destino Five as the backdrop, this has all the ingredients for one of those magical Ibiza nights that people talk about long after summer finishes.
PHOTOGRAPHY | by Michael Tomlinson
Shae Reid | Defected | Chinois Ibiza
Thursday 16 July
After spending the last decade honing her Afro House sound across London and Dubai, Shae Reid has arrived on Ibiza this summer with a switch up in sound. A true milestone in her journey, Shae makes her Defected Ibiza debut at Chinois Ibiza this month.
Fresh off the release of her debut single, Let's Dance, last month, Shae is making a serious statement this summer. As well as cementing herself as part of the tight-knit Más Tiempo clan at Hï Ibiza, she's also landed an appearance with PIV, proving she's a DJ in demand.
This feels like just the beginning of her career as a full-time artist.
Ultra Naté (live PA) | La Discotèque presents FAC51: The Haçienda | 528 Ibiza
Thursday 30 July
Everything old is new again. Whether its a DJ throwing a cheeky one in during a set or dropping a fresh edit of an old anthem, dance music classics are everywhere right now. Seeing Ultra Naté perform live at FAC51: The Haçienda couldn't feel more fitting.
It's a meeting of two dance music legends and a proper nod to an era when clubbing was all about the music. Whether you lived through those original Haçienda days or you've only heard the stories, this is one for the real heads.
Hearing Free live is guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
PHOTOGRAPHY | by Mike Ruiz
If that isn't enough for you, you can check-out recommendations from Steve and Holly by clicking on the links in sky blue.
Tickets to all five of Lissy's picks can be found on our party calendar, along with extensive listings at the island's best clubs.
