Cocoon's final party of summer looms, as Sven and co. plot their return to 528 Ibiza on Wednesday 23 September. A fortnight out and the fever pitch is very real. Now we can reveal where everybody will be playing, meaning you can plan your assault.
Those that came in 2024 or 2025 know the first part of the script already: Sven Väth closes the Grand Park Stage (the former Tree House for those of you who haven't been back since the days of Benimussa Park), while Richie Hawtin closes the Garden Stage.
In many ways, their set-clash causes a headache, but that's just part-and-parcel when it comes to two of the biggest names in the history of Techno playing at the same party. C'est la vie!
That much, we could have made an educated guess with, but the intrigue lies in the rest of the deployment.
Papa Sven is supported by Julya Karma, with Sublee playing the opener.
When it comes to profile, arguably there's more firepower alongside Richie. He's joined by Cassy and the lesser-spotted DJ Hell, promising absolutely no let up from the moment doors open.
Richie Hawtin is no stranger to the Garden Stage
Newly announced, Marie Montexier and Franziska Berns play back-to-back in the third outdoor space, the Forest Stage.
Take a wander around the back of the Grand Park Stage to discover this intimate corner of the venue - a more compact version of the Garden Stage. It's inclusion means that Cocoon's September outing is the biggest party yet at the venue in its current guise.
Outdoors shuts at 23:00, but things do not end there. There's no need to leave site. The nighttime programme caters to our nocturnal desires.
Just like 2024 and 2025, Sven plays all night long in Teatro - the seldom-used inside area at the top of the terrace. Downstairs in the club, Cesar Vinzent and Victoria Arena are in control.
Cocoon brings a rare outing for Teatro, which hosts Sven Väth all night long
Five arenas in total - and ten DJs with whom to lose yourself in musically.
The key to maximising your enjoyment is ensuring you have the right ticket. There are various types available, some with time-restrictions, meaning you can make savings the earlier (or later) you plan to arrive. Daytime, nighttime, combo or hospitality - take your pick.
One thing to consider is that the nighttime leg of the party has a lower overall capacity and is likely to sell-out.
Tickets are on sale now and available to buy below or via our party calendar.
PHOTOGRAPHY | by The Vitorino, Mario Pinta and Walter Paz
