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Nightclub Bars & Clubs in Ibiza — 16 of Our Favourites

Find your perfect Ibiza bar, shortlisted by our local experts

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1. Pacha Nightclub

Ibiza's playground for all: the rich, the famous, the clubbers and the locals

Location
Ibiza Town

Probably the most famous of all Ibizan clubs, this legendary place retains its status as the most beautiful club in the world. 

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.

2. Ushuaia nightclub Ushuaia Nightclub, Playa d'en Bossa interior

2. Ushuaia nightclub

An amazing open air club with some of the best pool and beach parties on the island

Location
Ibiza Town

Located in Ushuaia Beach Hotel, this nightclub hosts legendary parties with the biggest names in electronic music, stunning stage production, amazing dancers and a great VIP area make it a must visit when in Ibiza.

Situated right by the famous Playa d'en Bossa beach, you can also chill out and recover your strength at the beach club with their high quality cuisine.

Its large stage is located right by the pool and, since it opens in the afternoon, it has become one of the most famous venues for daytime partying. Exclusive VIP attendees, the most exclusive day and night ambience, a wonderfully designed setting with all kinds of comforts and luxuries... this is one of the best spots to soak up the island's party atmosphere.

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3. Lio Nightclub

Cabaret & performance while you dine, dancefloor later

Location
Ibiza Town

In a prime spot in the middle of Ibiza Town's marina with spectacular views, this restaurant and nightclub will give you a night that you will never forget.

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.

4. Hï Ibiza nightclub Hi Ibiza Nightclub, Playa d'en Bossa interior

4. Hï Ibiza nightclub

Brand new club on the premises of former iconic Space

Location
Ibiza Town

Located in Playa d'en Bossa, this nightclub belongs to the Ushuaïa group. The best DJs in the industry and an out of this world production.

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.

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5. Malanga Café Nightclub

Unique and intimate nightclub in Ibiza

Ideally located in Ibiza Town, this nightclub stands out from the rest. Clubbers can expect a mix of afro roots, soul, funk and reggae.

This club offers a warm welcome, an intimate venue and reasonably priced drinks.

It is the perfect place for those looking for a different night out in Ibiza.

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6. Eden Ibiza Nightclub

Large nightclub located in the party town of San Antonio

Location
Sant Antoni

Opened in 1999, this nightclub has grown to become one of the major players on the world clubbing map, hosting big names in the DJing scene.

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.

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7. Experience Bar at Hotel Es Vive

Intimate bar for pre and post party drinks in this stylish hotel near Ibiza Town

Location
Ibiza Town

The soundproof Experience Bar under the Hotel Es Vive is a great pre and post drinking party spot. Guests from the hotel will warm up here then head out and you will find it re-fills again as an after party destination.

Refurbished in 2011 following a Heineken sponsorship deal, this is a friendly and funky spot for a drink. With three sassy and suave colour-themed and eclectic spaces, complete with ambient lighting, dynamic chandeliers and edgy artwork adorning the walls, this is the kind of underground nightlife experience that would be found in New York, Tokyo, London or Paris

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8. Angelo Ibiza

Bar Angelo is a vibrant gay bar located in the main gay strip near Ibiza Port

Location
Ibiza Town

In 2014 Angelo Ibiza is celebrating it's 45th Anniversary so expect this to be a big year!

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

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9. Savannah Sunset Strip Bar

Bar & cafe on san Antonio's infamous Sunset Strip

Location
Sant Antoni

This is the place to enjoy breakfast with breathtaking sea views or a cocktail on the terrace while the sun sets.

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.

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10. Es Paradis Nightclub

One of the oldest and more beautiful clubs in Ibiza

Location
Sant Antoni

Mainly decorated in white, full of columns, Roman-style pillars and flowers, this club immediately stands out as something different from other Ibizan clubs.

Named the most beautiful club on the island, it has been open since the 1970s and has a glamorous, over-the-top interior.

Located in San Antonio, the club is famous for its water parties which see the club fill with water almost waist deep. Remember not to wear anything you like as it's guaranteed to get ruined!

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11. Octan Ibiza Nightclub

A more intimate clubbing experience in Playa d'en Bossa

Location
Ibiza Town

Offering a more personal approach to clubbing, as opposed to Ibiza's superclub experience, this nightclub offers a wide range of music styles.

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.

12. [UNVRS] Nightclub [UNVRS] Nightclub in Ibiza

12. [UNVRS] Nightclub

World's largest nightclub with a capacity of 10,000 people over 6,500m2

Location
Sant Rafel

Newly opened for summer 2025, this super club is located on the old Privilege site in San Rafael.

New venue from the team behind Ushuaia and Hi Ibiza looking to create a high-end luxury nightclub with the experience of an arena venue. Outside it has the aesthetic of a traditional Ibizan finca - all whitewashed walls, natural stone and textiles, but once inside it's something else - they have immersive indoor environments with next-level tech and open-air spaces with iconic Ibiza views. Every element from door handles to the DJ booths has been commissioned and handmade.

It has a vast dancefloor at the heart of the space, the sound is consistent throughout and it is insulated to make the venue sound efficent and environmentally aware. 

The VIP experience has a main balcony that wraps the room, is tucked away behind closed doors and known as The Catacomb. There is a lush open-air terrace reserved exclusively for the club's VIPs. 

Open for everyone, for their opening summer they have tempted superstar DJ Carl Cox to take over residency for Sunday nights.

There is even a VICIO burger club inside - the leading smash burger company have come up with a menu that includes vegan options and chicken tenders with caviar if your clubbing heart so desires.

Whatever you're doing in Ibiza, make this a must-see destination.

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13. Underground Nightclub, San Rafael

Ibiza's true underground club music scene

Located in San Rafael, near the superclubs Amnesia and Privilege, this is a true underground club. Its booth accommodates famous DJs and newcomers.

This is a secret venue where the lineups are usually not announced so turn up and, whoever is DJ'ing, will be a surprise. It's not a tiny club but big enough to have a dance, but without being somewhere you lose your friends.

DJ's spin mainly electronic and house music.

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14. Amnesia nightclub

Must-visit nightclub for sleepless, beat-driven nights on the island

Location
Ibiza Town

This is one of the big super clubs in Ibiza, which has won the prestigious award of Best Global Club for several years running.

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.

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15. DC10 Nightclub, near Ibiza Town

Party at an old aircraft hangar near the airport

Location
Ibiza Town

Thanks to its innovative lineups and unique setting, this nightclub has earned its reputation as one of the best on the island.

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.

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16. Itaca Ibiza Restaurant & Bar

Bar, restaurant & nightclub in the heart of Sant Antoni

Location
Sant Antoni

Serving up delicious food during the day, setting the mood for sunset cocktails in the evening and then dancing late into the night, this venue in San Antonio has it all.

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.

Location
Ibiza Town
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Ibiza is renowned for its phenomenal offering of nightlife and all-year-round feel-good vibes. 

As a paradise for lovers of music and dance since the 1970s, the island provides a level of clubbing that cannot be experienced anywhere else in the world.

With top-name DJs, live bands, VIP rooms, luxury yachts moored off the coastline and sunset parties most evenings, you can be sure to find the perfect night out in Ibiza. The island offers relaxed beach clubs, chill-out sessions, special salsa evenings, cocktail or wine bars and everything in between. However, the reason why Ibiza is famous is that it's home to several of the biggest superclubs on the planet. Music icons such as Pete Tong, David Guetta, Martin Garrix and Carl Cox perform regularly here, drawing huge international crowds.

The White Isle may not have the red carpet of Cannes or the huge casinos of Monaco but it is most certainly a discrete and exclusive holiday destination for the rich, famous and truly glamorous people of the world. Celebrities like Paris Hilton and Idris Elba have graced the Ibiza DJ circuit whilst stars fill the local bars, restaurants and clubs, from Hollywood royalty like Leo DiCaprio and Michael Fassbender to sporting legends such as Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafa Nadal.

Check out our events calendar for the latest updates on the best parties, festivals and events on the island.

Beach clubs

What's on in Ibiza July 2018

The jet-setters' favourites

Beach clubs like Blue Marlin Ibiza, Cotton Beach Club and Nassau Tanit Beach host some of the most exciting events of the year, with a great schedule of DJs and parties throughout the summer. 

O Beach Club

Situated on the west coast of the island, in San Antonio, you will find this celebrity hot spot. O Beach Club is a popular choice for footballers and television stars. As well as a host of exciting events, guests can sit back and relax at one of their day beds that circle an inviting 600m2 pool.

Nikki Beach

For a day out where you can dress up, wear your jewelled outfits and killer heels, then look no further than Nikki Beach. This exclusive beach club and restaurant, located just outside of Santa Eulalia, oozes sophistication and you can even arrive by yacht to start your night off in style. Then, just sit back, relax and be entertained by the global beach brand’s signature entertainment and live acts.

Less party, more chill

For a more idyllic experience, the sister venues of Amante Beach Club and Aiyanna Ibiza are a perfect choice. 

Amante Ibiza can be found on the bay of Sol d’en Serra and is the true jewel of the island, with exquisite food and breathtaking views. 

Aiyanna Ibiza is equally as delightful, serving healthy cuisine on Cala Nova’s picturesque bay. Both are open until late into the night, making them great choices to unwind before an adventurous night out in Ibiza.

Located on the idyllic beach of Cala Jondal, Yemanja Beach Club exudes authentic Ibizan spirit. Holding an outstanding reputation for more than 30 years, the beach club serves lunch and dinner at the beach and is also on the A-listers' must-visit list.

Pool and boat parties

What's On in Ibiza June 2017

Pool parties

Amongst the many things that Ibiza does so outrageously well is its offering of pool parties. There is simply nothing better than to enjoy the glorious sunshine with the accompaniment of fantastic music and a pool to dip your feet into. 

Ibiza Rocks

At the lively Ibiza Rocks, situated in the heart of San Antonio, the main pool plays host to a jam-packed schedule of events with big names like Craig David.

Boat parties

The island also has an excellent offering of boat parties. With pumping music and energetic crowds, this is a great opportunity to dance without a care in the world. Some boats even offer watersports as well as tempting food and beverages.

Sunset spots

Tourists watching the sunset at Benirras beach

Almost anywhere on the west coast will give you a great sunset view but there are a few spots that make the experience just that little bit more special.

Sunset on the beach

Benirras Beach

Benirras beach, in the north-west of Ibiza, is renowned for its sunset parties, being a popular place for the local hippy community who beat their drums in a hypnotic rhythm as the sun goes down. As well as being the perfect setting to soak up awe-inspiring views, you will also find several beach bars here such as Elements where DJs provide the soundtrack as the sun melts into the horizon. 

Sunset Ashram

Another great spot on the west coast is Sunset Ashram in Cala Conta which showcases breathtaking views of the island’s surrounding landscapes. This is a truly magical setting, which means that it can become overcrowded and you will definitely need to book in advance for a seat during the season.

San Antoni's sunset strip

If you're in San Antoni, then hitting the sunset strip to the west of the town is a must during your time in Ibiza. 

Here you will find Cafe Mambo and its sister venue Savannah which offer live music and cocktails to kick your evening off. 

For a slightly different atmosphere, then Cafe del Mar is an obvious choice, especially for the many of us who grew up listening to their iconic mixes. Here you will experience a chilled ambience while enjoying the most magnificent of sunsets. 

Another unbeatable spot for sunsets and great DJs is Hostal La Torre, which is situated in San Antonio’s countryside and offers a Mediterranean atmosphere full of magic.

Pre-party dining

Fabulous fine dining in Ibiza 2018

The island has an array of venues to start your night of fun in Ibiza. A few of them even combine delicious food with live music and performances so that you can start dancing while fuelling up.

Ibiza Town

Situated in Marina Botafoch, Lío Ibiza is one of the most exclusive settings on the island, with spectacular cabaret performances and a culinary offering to match. 

The chic restaurant and lounge bar of it Ibiza serves refined Italian cuisine and also has resident DJs setting the tone for a night on the town.

Playa d'en Bossa

For those that want to indulge in the finest of culinary experiences, Sublimotion in Playa d’en Bossa is a gastro-sensory venue that combines food and technological innovation. The intimate space is aromatically, visually and musically controlled, and limited to just 12 guests at the table.

San Jose

Cova Santa is surrounded by pine trees and has incredible views across the Ibizan countryside. The restaurant comprises of a lounge bar and a stunning natural cave where parties are held.

Late nights

About Bars & Nightlife in Ibiza

Ibiza is best known for its superclubs. With several of the largest award-winning clubs in the world found here, there is no shortage of places to choose from for a fun-filled night out.

Ibiza powerhouses

[UNVRS]

The world’s largest nightclub used to be Privilege, but when it closed in 2020, the team behind Ushuaia Ibiza and Hi Ibiza built [UNVRS], another evolution of the Ibiza club scene. Summer 2025 sees the opening of [UNVRS], a club looking to combine high-end service, luxury and attention to detail with an arena sized event. The excitement around this new venture is huge, so make sure it's on your list of where to go when you visit the island. Carl Cox is already on board for a Sunday residency, so watch this space for more… 

Pacha

As one of the oldest and most iconic superclubs on the island, there is little surprise that Pacha is a favourite spot here. Events are scheduled throughout the year and superstar DJs frequently grace its decks. 

Amnesia

The famous Amnesia is a paradise for clubbers thanks to its first-class production, performances and DJs. The superclub continues to evolve each year, offering an extraordinary selection of music that caters well for all music tastes. 

Ushuaia and Hi Ibiza

No trip to Ibiza would be complete without a visit to the sister venues of Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza. Both superclubs are located in the bustling town of Playa d’en Bossa and offer a night that can only be described as simply out of this world. 

Hï Ibiza stands where Space once lived and has gained notoriety for its schedule of events. It was even voted as the best club in the world in 2018, showcasing the latest stars of electronic music. 

Ushuaïa was one of the favourite destinations for the late legend of Avicii and it continues to host some of the most impressive parties on the island.

Treasures of San Antonio

On the east coast of Ibiza, you will be amazed by San Antonio’s superclubs. 

Es Paradis

The iconic Es Paradis is a gem of the island, with a mesmerising garden that oozes glamour, renowned for its famous Water Party. 

Eden

You will also find the superclub of Eden in San Antonio, which has a jam-packed schedule of events throughout the summer.

Pikes

Just outside of the town is the legendary Pikes Ibiza, a boutique hotel that hosts some of the best musical events of the year. Here, you can expect the unexpected, with an eclectic mix of musical genre on offer. Thanks to its incredible collection of famous and talented clientele over the years, it's well recommended to take a trip over to see this iconic venue for yourself.

Nightlife hot spots

What's On in Ibiza June 2017

There is a wealth of bars and clubs dotted across the island, all which offer entertainment from sundown to sun up. Ibiza Town, Playa d'en Bossa and San Antonio are the main party hubs, with San Jose and San Rafael also boasting a vibrant scene for a perfect night out.

The great thing about Ibiza is that everything can be reached by just a taxi ride away or using the island’s Discobus, a regular and inexpensive bus service that will take you to a variety of superclubs from June to September until the early hours of the morning.

Ibiza Town and Dalt Vila

The island’s capital is an exciting and vibrant setting, buzzing with an international crowd including stylish fashionistas, savvy restaurateurs and Ibiza’s signature hippy crowd. The social scene in Ibiza Town is lively between May and early October, with a host of bars and underground clubs to enjoy. Many of the island’s superclubs are situated within just a walk or short taxi ride. with an endless choice of quirky bars bursting with life and charm.

The bohemian area of Dalt Vila offers an eclectic mix of bars throughout its winding cobbled streets and is home to a vibrant gay quarter in the backstreets of Sa Penya which comes alive at night. The neighbouring Port of Ibiza also offers a lively atmosphere and is the perfect setting to enjoy drinks before a night out on the town.

Marina Botafoch

For those that want to indulge in a more exclusive setting, the sophisticated area of Marina Botafoch offers the chance to rub shoulders with the rich and famous in a truly extraordinary setting. 

Here you will find the iconic Pacha, which has an impressive schedule of events with some of the biggest DJs in the world headlining its weekly residencies. 

Also in Marina Botafoch are Lío and Heart Ibiza, both offering a unique experience that combines live music, performances and dining while boasting striking views across the iconic Dalt Vila skyline. 

Keeper Ibiza also can be found in the area, offering a vibrant ambience and plenty of uplifting music to dance the night away under starlit skies.

Playa d'en Bossa

On the east coast of the island, you will find one of the most popular nightlife areas in Ibiza, Playa d'en Bossa, which has a wealth of beach clubs, bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as some of the best events on the island. The party vibe along its beach, Ibiza's longest stretch of sand, is vibrant throughout the day with a host of beach parties enticing sun worshippers to dance against the backdrop of the glorious Mediterranean Sea. 

Bora Bora Ibiza is one of the island’s most iconic spots – a classic daytime party that hosts a great selection of local and international DJs who entrance their crowds.

After dark, DJs continue to spin their Balearic beats with its promenade providing the perfect setting for a spot of people watching. Starting the party in the early evening is Ushuaïa, encased within the Ushuaia Beach Hotel. This extraordinary open-air venue hosts legendary parties featuring some of the biggest names in electronic music. As well as an otherworldly stage production, guests can feast their eyes on amazing dancers and a great VIP area filled with celebrities and a jet-set crowd.

Playa d’en Bossa is also home to one of the most exciting venues on the island, Hï Ibiza, where you will be well and truly covered for sleepless beat-driven summer nights. Even with just a few years from its inception, it has already become the place to be for undisputed clubbing. Created by the geniuses behind Ushuaïa, the venue has secured its place on Ibiza’s map for its state of the art facilities and extraordinary offering of music.

San Antonio

The bustling town of San Antonio is well known as a party-goers playground, with an array of bars and clubs lining its streets and its iconic Sunset Strip setting the tone for a magical evening in Ibiza. The town is a popular place for Brits abroad, here you will find party people and seasonal workers uniting with a wonderful feel-good vibe. 

As well as a host of bars offering an idyllic setting to watch the sun go down, Cafe del Mar and Cafe Mambo provide the perfect chilled atmosphere before the beat picks up in the late evening.

You will also be amazed by the area’s superclubs that provide unbeatable nights out in Ibiza. 

The iconic Es Paradis, Eden and the legendary Pikes Ibiza are here as mentioned above.

San Rafael

To party at the oldest and most legendary superclub on the White Isle you will head to the central town of San Rafael where Amnesia is found. 

This clubbing institution has changed the lives of music lovers since the 1970s, gaining international accolades for its exquisite offering of musical diversity. The striking building is divided into different rooms, with a spectacular terrace and a pulsating main room that hosts incredible shows and performances, providing an eclectic mix of techno, trance, disco and house seven nights a week.

San Jose

Situated near the airport of Ibiza, DC10 is a must-visit if you seek an immersive and exciting adventure. With a superstar schedule of DJs gracing the decks, its Circo Loco Monday sessions are the stuff of legends, as well as its annual opening and closing parties, and its infamous New Year’s Day celebration.

Santa Eulalia and San Carlos

In the north-east of Ibiza, the town of Santa Eulalia is quieter but can certainly hold its own when it comes to nightlife, opting for a more traditional Spanish feel of late-night promenades, tapas and live music. 

Guarana Nightclub is the area’s top pick, being the ideal place to enjoy a drink with friends on the terrace or to dance the night away inside the club to live DJs and local musicians. 

Venturing slightly north from Santa Eulalia, in San Carlos, you will find Las Dalias. Although serving as a large market, there is always a great schedule of live music throughout the summer and is perfect for anyone that wants to immerse themselves in Ibiza’s signature hippy vibe.

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A short history of Ibiza's nightlife

About Bars & Nightlife in Ibiza

The 1970s – The first clubs open

The first ever discos and clubs on the island opened in the 1970s when tourism flourished. At the same time, the ‘flower power’ revolution descended on Ibiza, attracting hippies from across Europe for its unspoilt natural beauty, spiritual energy and laid-back pace of life.

Amnesia was the birthplace of the Balearic beat, being the first club to open on the island in the mid-1970s. A young philosopher named Antonio Escohotado signed a lease for a beautiful 18th-century country finca which, over the years, underwent a spectacular transformation to stand as one of the island’s most iconic establishments today. Originally named ‘The Workshop of Forgetfulness’, Escohotado soon discovered that the Greek word ‘Amnesia’ captured everything he wanted and more. The entrepreneur had a strong desire to create a place that people would go to forget about their problems, indulging in an unknown world that was far away from their ordinary routine.

Pacha followed in 1973, just a small farmhouse with a bar and dancefloor surrounded by countryside fields. The Urgell brothers, Ricardo and Piti, had found success in a small club in Sitges and decided that it was time to venture to Ibiza to try their luck with Pacha. For the locals and young Spaniards, there was an enormous gap in how they had fun, feeling the cultural void of the Franco regime. Pacha offered them something completely different, standing as a symbol of freedom, where one could cross the threshold of scrutiny, let down their hair and dance.

Shortly afterwards, Ku Club joined the burgeoning nightlife scene, now known as Privilege. Starting as a simple community swimming pool which still stands in its main room, in the 1980s the venue became the star attraction for the island’s first hedonistic crowds, with Freddie Mercury and Grace Jones being just some of their most famous guests.

The 1980s – Celebrity status

This was a precedent for all things to come, as gradually the reputation of the clubs spread across the world, attracting the rich and famous who wanted to experience the island's unrivalled nightlife scene. 

Pikes Ibiza is especially famous for its star-studded list of clientele. George Michael filmed his video for Wham's 'Club Tropicana' here in 1983 and Freddie Mercury hosted his raucous birthday party in 1987. Queen's frontman invited over 700 guests in a party that has gone down in Ibiza’s history, with Bon Jovi, Tony Curtis, Naomi Campbell, Boy George and Spandau Ballet being just some of his attendees.

From the 1990s – Europe's party capital

Rave music became popular in the 1980s, with Balearic house pushing forward in the 1990s. Today, the island’s offering of music is a daring and eclectic mix of musical styles that have led the island to become one of the most fascinating places to visit in the world. 

New clubs have opened and old ones closed, replaced by more contemporary concepts, but Ibiza's place as Europe's party capital still hasn't been challenged. A night out in Ibiza is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, not to be missed!

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