Live Music Bars & Clubs in Ibiza — 16 of Our Favourites

Located in Ibiza Town's marina, it hosts the best DJs in the world every summer.

Since first opening its doors in 1973, this brand has become an empire that has stretched all over the world. The iconic red cherries have strengthened the brand's identity, even within the clothing world. It's still seen as "the one" to visit for keen clubbing holiday makers, with a fantastic weekly line up of DJs including David Guetta and Bob Sinclar.

The club itself is an old finca, in Ibizan style, decorated with palm trees and colourful dancers. It's open throughout the year, with events every day in the summer and during the weekends in the winter.

Open from midnight until late.

A state of the art club showcasing the most exciting names in electronic music which aims to bring the magic of the White Isle to their dancefloor. From the biggest stars in the scene to the leading lights of the underground, they aim to continue the island’s legacy as the party capital of the world.

The club features two rooms. The main one is the Theatre with a setup that changes every night and VIP tables suspended on round platforms above the dancefloor. The Club is a smaller room with a low ceiling that creates an intimate feel.

There is also the Magic Garden, a music free open-air space with twinkling fairy lights and a dedicated shot bar, perfect for a breather from all the dancing, and the Wild Corner a DJ booth and dance floor... amid the unisex toilets! The Secret Garden is for VIPs only, so you need a wristband to access it.

A favourite among celebrities visiting Ibiza, this elegant places offers a cabaret show while you dine and a chic nightclub later. Each night you can enjoy a different show with live music and cabaret acts in a true Mediterranean atmosphere.

It is also a very cool place to come for a just drink and watch the show while rubbing shoulders with actors, pop stars and footballers. After the show, you can dance the night away.

You can spend your day on a sunbed and order anything from the poolside menu, which includes ceviches, tacos, quesadillas, sushi, burgers, delicious cocktails, healthy juices and smoothies. They even have a takeaway menu to bring you favourites to your villa or your boat, featuring raw food, sushi and a long list of wine and champagne.

In the afternoon, the restaurant turns into Modest and its Mediterranean gastronomic tapas with Asian and Central American influences. Their stylish vinoteque also offers an exclusive selection of wines and champagnes from Spain, France and other popular regions. You can even check out the new Xperience Chef Menu at the Japanese Robata Bar – a rare treat in Ibiza as guests are invited to watch skilled chefs prepare their specialities up close and personal.

Breakfast buffet: 08:00-11:00, Destino: 13:00-16:00, Pool menu: 11:00-20:00, Modest: 20:00-00:00.

With two large rooms and high ceilings, it can house up to 5,000 keen clubbers and its upper levels are for VIPs only. The nightclub has a very high tech sound system and up to 24 lasers, making the clubbing experience sublime. This club hosts many weekly famous nights such as Cocoon.

Located in San Rafael, on the road from Ibiza to San Antonio. Open from May to October.

Compared to the other nightclubs this is very basic, there are no shows or dancers covered in sparkles; this is pure and honest music. The sound system in unrivalled and each week the dDJs build the crowd up into a frenzy.

Its most famous party is undoubtedly Circo Loco, starting in 1999, this night became the place to be on Monday morning. Located right next to the runway in a former aircraft hangar, an added bonus is the cheering crowds as an aeroplane seems to almost just miss the roof as it lands.

There is a chill out area, a restaurant and a bar.

Miguel, the owner, travelled a lot and brought back many pieces from his trips around the world so the decoration is varied an exotic.

Kumharas is a meeting point for alternative cultures and a springboard for young artists.

There are regular live performances and DJ sessions of alternative music.

With its old defense tower, Kumharas has become a landmark in Ibiza.

Open every day from 11am.

The club was completely refurbished in 2013. It boasts a sophisticated main room, a second room called NeXt with independent access and a powerful and exclusive sound system: Incubus Gold by Void, a state-of-the-art piece of sound engineering. It has a great capacity with two DJ booths, several bars, different levels and two VIP areas with private parking.

The club’s DJ portfolio includes key names in the music industry including the likes of Pete Tong, Judge Jules, Disclosure, Goldfish, Markus Schulz, Sasha, Nick Warren, Hernan Cattaneo, Dubfire, Luciano, Cristian Varela, Lady Gaga, MK… the list is endless.

Situated on the San Antonio promenade this is one of many venues where you can sit on the terrace and enjoy the amazing Ibiza sunset.

You can also enjoy a good lunch or dinner, right on the beach front and if the mood takes you, party well into the night.

Bar Angelo is a vibrant gay bar located in the main gay strip near the port and open from 11pm to 3am.

And by night, the bar becomes one of the hottest beachside spots for pre-club parties! Hosted by the UK and Ibiza’s leading club brands including Pacha, Cream, Together, Es Paradis and Amnesia.

It’s also become a top after party hangout for the artists playing Ibiza Rocks gigs like Disclosure, Jake Bugg, Example, Rizzle Kicks and Bastille and regularly draws huge DJs to the decks.

Open daily (late April - early October) 10:00 to 04:00, food served 10:00 to 00:00.

With its laid-back and funky attitude, this bar is the grown-up sibling of the more raucous Mambo, elegant yet cutting edge with a twist of that Miami vibe thrown in for good measure. Their breakfast menu offers everything from Full English to eggs and smoothies while their gin cocktail bar is well-known island-wide for their unique G&Ts. There is also a Backroom with wild parties.

Open from the end of April to mid-October. Brunch menu from 11:00 to 17:00, evening menu served from 17:00 to midnight, late night menu from midnight to 01:00. Bar open for drinks from 11:00 to 01:00. We recommend booking their sunset tables.

Although there is a small inside area, everyone sits outside watching the passing traffic of tourists, promoters and the odd drag queen. An Ibizan institute for 25 years, Team Rock bring you a unique lend of characters, full of stories and determined to have fun...and bring you along for the ride.

The best time to come here is around 10pm when things are busy, then head off to a club or bed as it closes at 2am.

The barman mixes up some delicious cocktails, so stop by and have a drink on the narrow terrace and soak up the friendly relaxed atmosphere.

The club has been stripped to its most essential elements, featuring dark rooms illuminated with subtle light schemes – a neutral backdrop that helps artists put their own mark on the place. There are different rooms within the club, offering different vibes and music.

Focusing on independent, upcoming and underground artists and offering a comfortable and engaging environment, this club is different from all others.

The shrewdness of the Mambo team have ensured that its original personality has not been lost. The bar is decorated with traditional Ibicencan features such as mosaics and marble and the terrace has been designed to compliment the surrounding area. Top name dj's play here.