Pacha has been doing the business since 1973. Even for those who maths isn't a strong point, should be able to work out that made last summer a particularly special year. Ibiza's original super-club turned the ripe ol' age of 50 years old!
Sculpted in the vision of Ricardo Urgell, Pacha and its cherries logo became a symbol of sophistication and liberation.
Today, the former finca and the rest of the Pacha empire are under the watchful eye of the affable new hands-on CEO, Aloki Batra. Dance music legend Pete Tong also sits on the board of directors.
The building has undergone expansion and structural changes, but still radiates the hippy nature of its origins.
Our Ibiza club rewind series looks back at some of Pacha's key contributors in recent years. These are sets that capture the vibe of the club and its beautiful clientele.
CAMELPHAT | 2024
Multi-platinum selling duo CAMELPHAT are already confirmed to be back at Pacha for their third summer and it's no less than they deserve. Dave and Mike have really made under the cherries their home. We can no longer imagine them playing anywhere else on Ibiza.
Naturally, CAMELPHAT could always call on a healthy level of support from fellow Liverpudlians in attendance, but overall their universal appeal shone through.
Their set features plenty of their own productions and remixes, as well as tracks by Musumeci, Prospa and Arude.
Solomun + 1 | 2014
In 2014, the Solomun juggernaut was still amassing fans and finding momentum. Although the party was well on its way to attaining superstar status, few could have predicted the level of success it would find.
Relive an early incarnation of the party, where German duo andhim were Solomun's guests.
An hour of andhim, followed by an hour of vintage Solomun, containing music by Matthew Dear, Fur Coat and Adriatique.
Junior Jack & Kid Creme | Defected | 2012
For our final entry, we're digging right into the archive to pull this set from Junior Jack and Kid Creme from 2012, the last time Defected held court at Pacha. This is particularly pertinent, as 2025 sees Defected return to its old stomping ground in a full circle moment.
Thirteen years down the line and Defected's roster of today looks quite different to when Junior Jack and Kid Creme were amongst its ranks. That aside, though, it still stood for quality House music all night long.
We're excited to see what Defected has in store for us upon its return. In the mean time, let's reminisce with music from Ray Foxx, Alex Kenji and Gregor Salto.
The future
2024 is going to be huge for Pacha and the wider group, as new Dubai-based owner FIVE Holdings gets its first full summer in control. The landmark celebrations are already underway, following the Marco Carola-led Grand Opening Party on Friday 26 April.
His own Music On reclaims Fridays, while Platinum-selling duo CAMELPHAT continue on Tuesdays, Bedouin stay on Wednesdays with Saga, Robin Schulz is back on Thursdays with Pure Pacha and another Solomun +1 campaign is set for Sundays, albeit starting later than usual.
The big news is beloved hippy staple Flower Power makes an audacious move to prime time Saturday nights. The party gets a top-to-bottom overhaul in the process, with four themed "episodes" and a completely new music policy that moves it into the modern era.
Mondays are also a bit new, with Pacha Presents inviting guest hosts on rotation.
There's also a series of early-season dates leading us up the start of the weekly residencies, including an already completely SOLD OUT KEINEMUSIK date. Fear not, though, there's plenty of other attractive takeovers. Dixon, Loco Dice, Adriatique, Ben Böhmer and Kölsch all star.
Plus, as ever, you can experience that world renowned Pacha service at Destino.
With Pacha still basking in the afterglow of 2023's giddy 50th anniversary celebrations and the €300+ million buy-out, expect the Pacha empire and its ambitions to continue soaring.
