About BBC Radio 1 Dance X Ibiza
Since the summer of 1995, BBC Radio 1 has touched down annually on the Spanish party island of Ibiza. Conceived by veteran broadcaster Pete Tong, the legendary weekender has become an institution which shows no signs of slowing down as it approaches its third decade.
Taking place in peak summer, with school, college and university holidays well underway, the island is already firing on all cylinders, the temperature is at its hottest and the dancefloors at their craziest. Just like every summer, the weekend spans multiple locations.
Here's what is going down across the entire extended weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and a bonus Monday.
Schedule
2 AUG | 16:00 - 23:59 | BBC Radio 1 Dance Live | 528 Ibiza | READ MORE | BUY TICKETS
2 AUG | 23:59 - 06:00 | BBC Radio 1 Dance After Party | Eden | READ MORE | BUY TICKETS
3 AUG | 15:00 - 23:00 | ANTS X Radio 1 Dance Live | Ushuaïa | READ MORE | BUY TICKETS
4 AUG | 23:30 - 07:00 | Glitterbox X Radio 1 Dance Live | Hï Ibiza | READ MORE | BUY TICKETS
5 AUG | 14:00 - 21:00 | BBC Radio 1 Pool Party | Ibiza Rocks | READ MORE | BUY TICKETS
Friday 2 August
BBC Radio 1 Dance Live | 528 Ibiza | 16:00 - 23:59
From 16:00, BBC Radio 1 commences its esteemed extravaganza at outdoor venue 528 Ibiza in the Benimussa Hills. Marking the start of an incredible weekend ahead, this party is curated solely by Radio 1 itself and will of course be broadcasted live back in the UK and online.
With multiple stages scattered throughout the picturesque site, roster highlights include performances from top artists Armand Van Helden, Ben Hemsley, CAMELPHAT, Jazzy, LF System, Oden & Fatzo, Gorgon City and plenty more.
A free shuttle bus takes partygoers to and from the venue, via the San Antonio bus station and the port in Ibiza Town - so no need to spend money on a taxi!
If last year is anything to go by, then this hotly-tipped party is one for your calendar. Tickets are very limited, so don't delay if you want to attend the main event.
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BBC Radio 1 After Party | Eden | 23:59 - 06:00
From midnight, the celebrations continue down the hill in San Antonio as the official BBC Radio 1 After Party takes over super-club Eden. On-air talent Jaguar and Charlie Hedges will be joined by the likes of Hannah Laing, Schak, Evian Christ, Murphy's Law and Us Two.
Who knows, there might also be some unannounced appearances...
The other thing you need to know about Eden, is that its sound system is MEGA and, if you're staying in San Antonio, it's conveniently right on your doorstep.
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Saturday 3 August
ANTS X BBC Radio 1 Dance Live | Ushuaïa | 15:00 - 23:00
On Saturday afternoon from 15:00, Ushuaïa's famed all-black ANTS party will be live streamed, as Radio 1 Dance patriarch Pete Tong leads the pack. He will be joined by an incredible line-up of talent including Andrea Oliva, John Summit, TSHA, Melé, Chloé Robinson and Kitty Amor.
We recommend saving money on entry by considering either of the two early-entry discount options.
Unlike the previous day's parties, this takes place on the opposite side of the island. Ushuaïa is located on the east side of the island in the resort of Playa d'en Bossa.
Taxis can get expensive, so we recommend using the very reliable disco bus service, which departs San Antonio bus station regularly. Single tickets cost €5 each way.
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Sunday 4 August
Glitterbox X BBC Radio 1 Dance Live | Hï Ibiza | 23:30 - 07:00
Sunday night will commission the sounds of Disco and authentic House music from 23:30 at Hï Ibiza, as Glitterbox hosts Flight Facilities, Horse Meat Disco, John Morales and Mousse T in The Theatre, as British stalwart Luke Solomon goes all night long in the Club Room.
There will of course be more magic in the Wild Corner too. For those that don't know, that's the crazy toilet rave! You'll want your phone fully-charged for that one.
Hï Ibiza is DJ Mag's reigning world's number one club after picking up the accolade for the third consecutive year. What a great opportunity to see the club in full flow and understand why it is so highly regarded amongst the legions of clubbers who voted for it.
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Monday 5 August
BBC Radio 1 Dance X Pool Party | Ibiza Rocks | 14:00 - 21:00
Whilst technically not part of the official programme, this is a nice bonus to extend your weekend into the next week.
Close things out in the most spectacular way possible, by heading over to Ibiza Rocks for a day in the sunshine with the BBC Radio 1 Dance X Pool Party residency. Here you can find Radio 1 Dance DJs as well as Ibiza Rocks residents taking over the "home of the pool party" all day long.
Dames Kelli-Leigh (perhaps the voice of House music in the last decade) and rising talent Carly Wilford are the guests.
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What you can expect
BBC Radio 1's annual pilgrimage is a rite of passage for Radio 1's young listener base. For many of them, this will be their first experience of Ibiza - and what an introduction. There's a reason why this is the busiest weekend of the summer.
If you're visiting for the first time, be prepared to fall in love with the island.
Of course, you're not strictly limited to only hitting the parties happening within the weekend programme, there's plenty more going on aside. For a comprehensive overview of everything going on and those all important tickets, please visit our world famous party calendar.
Useful quick links
WORDS | by Lissy Lübeck and Stephen Hunt
