Midsummer line-ups tend to skew towards the youth end of the market - and for good reason. School, college and university holidays have started and the island's demographic gets noticeably younger. August is their season. However, us greying old timers don't go without.
Rejoice because Progressive House originator John Digweed is returning to intimate Akasha this week.
The Bedrock label boss gets back to the club's centrally positioned DJ booth alongside Igor Marijuan on Thursday 1 August, 23:00 until late.
So, yes, while the kids are taking over San Antonio and Playa d'en Bossa for the annual Radio 1 weekend, veterans can retreat to the sanctuary of San Carlos in Ibiza's north.
You won't find queues that snake around the block, eye-watering ticket prices and inexperienced clubbers here.
Instead, you're guaranteed a musically-savvy crowd, pristine quality sound on an incredible set-up, reasonably priced drinks and entry for only €15 in pre-sale.
Plus, with Digweed at the wheel, we're in for a treat. For an idea of what to expect, read up on John's debut at the club.
Also taking place at Las Dalias this coming weekend, as part of its summer series, is Rebolledo of Pachanga Boys on Friday. He's followed by Gheist (live) and Animal Trainer on Saturday night. Then on Sunday, it's the turn of all-day Nido with Bohem, Nohan and more.
You can grab tickets from Thursday to Saturday below. For tickets and info about Nido, please visit this page.
