Since the summer of 1995, BBC Radio 1 has touched down annually on the Spanish party island of Ibiza. For 2026, Radio 1 returns to 528 Ibiza (formerly Benimussa Park, which used to host The Zoo Project parties) for the opening night of the weekend.
Conceived by veteran broadcaster Pete Tong, the legendary weekender has become an institution which shows no signs of slowing down as it enters a monumental third decade. The annual pilgrimage is a rite of passage for Radio 1's young listener base.
For many of them, this will be their first experience of Ibiza - and what an introduction.
Taking place in peak summer, with school, college and university holidays well underway, the island is already firing on all cylinders, the temperature is at its hottest and the dancefloors at their craziest.
Names such as Judge Jules and Dave Pearce gave way to Annie Mac and B.Traits, before the current crop took their place. Despite the changing faces, the sense of expectation remains as intoxicating as it ever has. And good ol' Pete Tong, he's still very much a part of things.
While the weekend spans multiple locations, the pinnacle is the outdoor festival at 528 Ibiza.
Last year, we were joined by (A-Z) Alok, Chloé Caillet, Chris Lake, Disciples, Emily Nash, Jess Bays, Miss Monique, Olive F, Sonny Fodera, TSHA and Arielle Free, Charlie Hedges, Danny Howard, Pete Tong and Sarah Story from the Radio 1 Dance family. This year's line-up TBA.
BBC Radio 1 Dance X Ibiza takes place on Friday 31 July.
See below for tickets and line-up.
Venue: 528 Ibiza
