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Event Previews & Reviews from Ibiza

Read reviews of the best Ibiza events

people partying on a boat in ibiza

Pukka Up Boat Party 2016

I recently had the opportunity to hop aboard one of Ibiza’s most famous boat party companies, Pukka Up. I was lucky enough to join them for their Friday sunset trip and having heard all about their raging parties, I was pretty excited to get onboard ‘the biggest boat party in the world’.

drummers in a shack on benirras beach ibiza

Sundays at Cala Benirras

Beautiful Cala Benirras is situated in the north of the island and has acquired a reputation for itself as being a 'must-see' spot on your Ibizan tour due to its hippy heritage, stunning sunsets and the drummers who congregate there to drum down the sunset.

What's on in Ibiza Christmas & New Year

Christmas and New Year in Ibiza

Ibiza is always a dazzling location to spend Christmas and New Year

What's on in Ibiza June

June in Ibiza: What's on and weather

One of the most glorious months thanks to the magnetic energy that spreads across the isle.

the kaiser chiefs on stage at ibiza rocks

Kaiser Chiefs at Ibiza Rocks Event Review

Ibiza Rocks, the home of live music in Ibiza, has come through once again. An amazing night of real bands, real music and real rock with the Kaiser Chiefs lighting up the stage with all the energy of their original explosion into peoples Indie Rock hearts over 10 years ago.  

Manu Chao Las Dalias San carlos

Manu Chao at Las Dalias 1st May

Location
Sant Carles de Peralta

As part of the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the Las Dalias market, Manu Chao and his band took to the stage on a warm sunny Friday evening at the beginning of May.

Culture, clubbing & cake - Easter in Ibiza

Easter in Ibiza

Ibiza coming to life as the first sun worshippers grace its sandy beaches

graffiti art work on the walls of San Antonio

Bloop Festival 2016 Event Review

It’s not often that one thinks of culture in relation to San Antonio but for a month this summer the boozy, bar crawl of a town in south west Ibiza is getting a chance to show people that it’s about more than just binge drinking and boat parties as it plays host to the annual Bloop festival.

Craig David TS5 Pool Party

Craig David Closing Party Event Review

Location
Sant Antoni

It’s that time of year again, September has hit, the closing parties have begun and one of the first to close up their 2016 Ibiza residency was one of the surprise hits of the summer: The Craig David TS5 pool party. This event has been taking over Ibiza Rocks hotel every Sunday of the summer and the last one swung into action on September 4th. It was the busiest by far as crowds arrived early to catch the man in action for the last time – at least for this summer.

Romans vs Carthaginians Tomato Fight

Romans vs Carthaginians Tomato Fight Event Review

Location
Sant Antoni

Every year, in late August to September, Ibiza is home to the festival of Sant Bartomeu. The Patron saint of the Sant Antoni area is celebrated with two weeks full of cultural events and fiestas including fireworks, music, art and sporting events that culminate in the hilarious annual Romans Versus Carthaginians tomato fight.

flag bearers at gay pride ibiza 2016

Full colour for Gay Pride in Ibiza Town

Sunday saw the grand finale of the 2nd Annual Ibiza Pride Festival and after a week of events, parties and celebrations it certainly closed in style with a parade through the streets of Ibiza old town and a street party on the Vara De Ray.

The outdoor cinema of dalt vila ibiza

Movies under the starry Ibiza sky

Whether you’re looking for some quiet time alone with a classic film, a romantic location for a date night or an unforgettable spot for a group hang out Cinema Paradiso has got you covered. Their open-air cinema set up inside the fortified walls of Dalt Vila old town is an incredibly atmospheric place to spend an evening.

a fire in ibiza

Celebrations for Noche de San Juan

Traditions held fast last night as hundreds of people took to the beaches of Ibiza and lit bonfires in celebration of this fantastic Spanish event.

Ibiza fiestas, festivals & fairs

Ibiza fiestas, festivals & fairs

Although Ibiza has gained notoriety for its exceptional offering of clubbing and electronic music, the island has much more to offer its visitors when it comes to entertainment. Throughout the year, there is an abundance of traditional fiestas, fairs and grand events celebrated on the island which means that, no matter what time of the year you visit, there is always something exciting going on.

a view from the dalt vila over the marina in ibiza

November in Ibiza: What's on and weather

After the end of the summer shenanigans, the spirit of Ibiza continues this month.

What's on this Halloween in Ibiza

What's on this Halloween in Ibiza

Far from going quiet after a string of epic closing bashes, Ibiza keeps the party going in October with Halloween headlining the calendar. The night has become a celebration of chilling proportions, where many of the island’s best-loved venues throw devilishly spooky events.

See Mallorca's famous almond blossoms

February in Ibiza: What's on and weather

The weather is positively blooming in February, a perfect destination for a winter break.

A man crosses the finish line of the ibiza trail marathon

Italian Victory at the Ibiza Trail Marathon

Ibiza is one of the sunniest spots in Europe, the best place to organise one of the last events of the trail running season. The Ibiza Trail Marathon was celebrated last Saturday with the victories of Franco Collé from Italy, and the local Ibizan runner Sabina Corral as the first woman to cross the finish line.