Top Ibiza Clubs
PACHA
Pacha, created un 1973, is inextricably linked with Ibiza – it’s a club with a reputation that has grown in line with the reputation of the island itself over the years. As a result, it’s a club that’s held dearly in the affections of locals and is considered a ‘must visit’ for tourists making their Ibiza debut.
Famous for: The cherries, VIP tables, playground of the rich and famous, being Ibiza’s oldest, most well-known club
Popular Parties: F*** Me I’m Famous, Flower Power, Solomun + 1.
Prices: Expect to pay from €40 for most parties, except F*** Me I’m Famous, which is more likely to be in the region of €80. Prices increase as the island gets busier and the parties, more popular. A vodka lemon costs approximately €18, and a beer €12. Prices on the door can be up to €20 more expensive than presale, so buy your tickets in advance!.
AMNESIA
Amnesia has long been the backdrop for some of the island’s most unforgettable clubbing moments. Two massive rooms – the Club Room, a dark, cavernous cauldron, and the Terrace, an expansive arena with a glass roof that is flooded with light when the sun rises – are guarded by the notorious Amnesia ice cannons that could strike at any time.
Very eclectic in its programming, Amnesia covers the best of techno, house, bass, Latin and even some live shows. Like all the super-clubs, Amnesia’s main dance floors can get extremely busy and are famed for incredible communal moments with every hand in the air. The upper levels of Amnesia are VIP, providing an amazing view of the revelry below.
Famous for: Open-air clubbing in the 80s, DJ Alfredo’s eclectic mix of house, disco and pop back in the day, sunrise on the terrace, the most epic opening and closing parties.
Popular Parties: Music On and elrow..
Prices: Expect to pay from €40 to €60 for most parties, depending on the month. Spirit and mixers cost around €15 or more and a beer €13. Water is €9. The bars upstairs are more expensive.
Tip: Visit Cova Santa Restaurant which is part of the Amnesia group for one of the most enjoyable and exclusive dining experiences on the island. Truly excellent food and entertainment that can star genuine Spanish pop stars or ringside seats at the legendary Cocoon and Music On after parties which are sometimes held at the venue.
USHUAÏA
Located on the main Bossa promenade, this hotel offers stylish accommodation and an exciting events program that boasts some of the biggest names in mainstream electronic music.In a few short years, it secured its place as one of the most famous venues on Ibiza. With the exception of the opening and closing parties (that continue long into the night), Ushuaïa opens from around 15:00 to 17:00 in the afternoon and closes at midnight. By providing a rare opportunity to see some of the biggest headliners on the island as the sun is still setting, Ushuaïa has become an important force in returning the long-held tradition of daytime clubbing back to the island. Ushuaïa has now expanded to include the luxurious Ushuaïa Ibiza Tower next door, which boasts stunning exterior decor and luxury accommodation, as well as a gorgeous pool area and rooftop lounge terrace with spectacular views across the island.
Известен благодаря: Открытым дневным клубом, бассейном, удивительными шоу и самыми известными ди-джеями мира.
Famous for: Outdoor daytime clubbing, the pool, amazing light shows and the world’s biggest DJs.
Popular parties: David Guetta’s BIG, ANTS and Martin Garrix.
Цены: Prices: Expect to pay at least 40€ for a party, rising to around 60€ for the most popular ones.
HÏ
The latest addition to Playa d’en Bossa wonderland sports state-of-the-art superclub Hï Ibiza by Ushuaïa Entertainment. Divided into two main rooms, the Theatre and the Club have impressive light shows and their set-up changes completely every night. The nightclub also has three open-air areas, lots of vegetation, special VIP amenities including private teepee tents and even a DJ booth in the unisex restroom. Besides being one of the slickest nightclubs on Ibiza, it also offers impressive residencies that showcase some of the hottest names in electronic music. The nights at the brand new club explore all sides of the musical spectrum, including EDM, trance, disco, deep house and techno.
Famous for: Being the new incarnation of Space.
Popular parties: Armin van Buuren, Eric Prydz, Glitterbox and Black Coffee.
Prices: Expect to pay between €45 and €50 for parties at Hï Ibiza. Drink prices are the Ibiza norm with a beer costing €13 and cocktails €18+.
PRIVILEGE
The ‘World’s Biggest Club’ is in Ibiza, but even such an accolade doesn’t prepare you for the scale of what you’re facing with Privilege. With a Main Room like an aircraft hangar – it could fit the whole of most of the other clubs in Ibiza inside it – Privilege has become renowned for providing the spectacular and grandiose, like no other can.
Famous for: Open air clubbing in the ’70/’80s, being the world’s biggest club, Manumission and its sex shows, sunrise in the Vista Club
Popular Parties: RESISTANCE, SupermartXé, IAmARichBitch.
Prices: Entry prices vary between €35 and €50. A vodka limon costs approx. €12 and a beer €10.
SANKEYS
Sankeys opened its Ibiza branch in 2011, quickly making a very strong name for itself as a rave haven for lovers of underground dance music. Sankeys keeps visuals and entertainment to a bare minimum; one goes for the music, so be ready to dance. Located in Playa D’en Bossa, in the street opposite Garbi Hotel, Sankeys is a 1500 capacity club with three rooms, roof terrace, amazing VOID sound system, body sonic dance floor and a great choice of nights for Ibiza.
Famous for: Its basement, underground music, being popular with workers, Warriors bandanas.
Popular parties: Unusual Suspects, The Redlight.
Prices: Sankeys is at the cheaper end of the spectrum when it comes to entrance. Ticket prices can be anything between around €25 and €40.
ES PARADIS
Most beautiful club on the island? Quite possibly, and as the name suggests, it certainly has a paradise feel to it. A labyrinth cum secret garden that oozes glam, Es Paradis has been around since the mid ’70s and is one of the original charms of Ibiza’s nightlife. A rite of passage for most people who visit the island, Es Paradis excels in dazzling Ibiza Virgins, and their infamous water party (Fiesta Del Agua) is the ultimate holiday clubbing experience.
Famous for: Water Parties, spectacular décor and design, pyramid roof, one of Ibiza’s oldest clubs.
Popular Parties: Fiesta Del Agua, Glow Neon Paint Party.
Prices: Expect to pay around 25-40€. A beer should cost around 7€, vodka limon 10€. Reduced price flyers and occasional free entry tickets are available from bars around San Antonio, so keep your eyes peeled.
EDEN
“Eden is San Antonio’s second superclub, and thanks to new owners, a few years ago it received a complete architectural, aesthetic and musical make-over. These days it boasts one of the best sound systems on the island.
After its refurbishment, Eden really made a mark on the San Antonio nightlife scene, with the aforementioned sound system working especially well for more underground nights. Eden is the only place in San Antonio to enjoy quality underground house and tech on a superclub scale.
Famous for: Its impressive VOID sound system.
Popular Parties: Defected In The House.
Prices: It tends to be slightly cheaper to head to a superclub in San An. You can expect ticket prices here to be between €25-€40.
DC-10
Now famous for being famous, as much as anything else, DC10 has reached its elevated position thanks to offering a unique experience in Ibiza's clubbing environment. When it first opened in 1999, and still typically now, it was a no-holds-barred, hedonistic, dance your socks off fiesta that was totally off the radar.
In contrast to the rest of the clubs, it still does little or no publicity for its parties, meaning those who go are in the know and there for one reason: the music. DC10's longevity and success are ultimately thanks to its devotion to providing solid, quality underground electronic music. You have not had a true Ibiza experience until you have danced away the afternoon in the venue's famous garden.
Famous for: Being the island's only true underground club, legendary opening and closing parties, launching the careers of some of the island's biggest DJs, general silly fun and games, being located at the end of a runway.
Popular Parties: Circoloco, Paradise
How to get there: About €10 in a taxi from Ibiza Town or Playa D'en Bossa, €30 from San Antonio. The bus to Salinas beach stops just past the club. It is also possible to walk from San Jordi (about 15-20 minutes).
Prices: DC10 is cheap (relatively speaking). Expect to pay around €50 for Circoloco and Paradise. Other parties could be cheaper. A beer or water will cost you €5-10 and a mixer around €15.
