The virtual houseparty festival show that just keeps streaming

You stayed home. You danced. You saved lives.

Despite being in varying states of lockdown, partygoers around the world continue to join together online, in their thousands, to keep the spirit alive. This weekend's entertainment sees a packed, three-day agenda of live streams from some of our favourite Ibizan clubs and promotors, with the emphasis on quality and fun.

There is so much going on we have collected our favourites together here in one place, so that you never miss a beat.


Friday 22 May - Defected Virtual Festival

Defected have recently announced that the ninth and final event of their Virtual Festival live streams has a very big name at the head of the line-up - non-other than Carl Cox! Ably supported by a host of Ibiza veterans, including Idris Elba, MK, Nic Fanciulli and Sam Divine, Sir Carl will ensure that the series ends with a Balearic bang.

Throughout lockdown, Defected have been appealing for donations COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund during the streams and have, so far, amassed an eye-watering $1.2m! Every euro donated is matched by Google, so please don't forget to donate while you dance.

Starting on all the usual channels at 3pm Ibiza (2pm UK), this should be a fantastic finale to what has been a monumental effort by the label to entertain us during these dark months.


Saturday 23 May - Pacha Houseparty

The Ibiza Superclub returns with another of their extremely successful Zoom Houseparties, connecting thousands of fans around the world in an audio/visual mega party. The first 1000 participants will be hooked up via Zoom to show off their moves, plus more will be able to join throughout the stream.

Volume 2 starts at 6pm in Ibiza (5pm UK) with another line-up of Balearic superheroes, helping to raise funds for the Red Cross of Ibiza

6pm – 7pm Cyril Claudel
7pm – 8pm Mambo Brothers
8pm – 9pm Ida Engberg
9pm – 10pm Pete Tong
10pm – 11pm Dj Oliver
11pm – 12pm Erick Morillo
12pm – 01am DJ Chus

This is a genuine Pacha experience, so make sure you dress up with attitude if you want to get seen. Follow the Zoom link to join the global fun.


Sunday 24 May - elrow show

elrow return with yet another unique party theme, this time live from one of Barcelona's landmark buildings, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Casa Batlló. Built in his own inimitable style by the city's most renowned architect, Antoni Gaudi, the elrow party is bound to be as colourful and creative as the architecture.

Teaming up again with Desperados beer, the gang have a line-up of resident DJs and producers Paco Osuna, De la Swing and Tini Gessler, backed up by a team of decorators, acrobats and performers, to give the show that extra special elrow touch.

Starting at 4pm Ibiza time (3pm UK) the show will be broadcast to the world on Facebook Live


The clubs may be closed but the party can still go on... As lockdown is now easing in Ibiza, why not invite a few good friends around for a shindig this weekend?

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