Thought you'd experienced closing party season at its peak? Think again. October is the month when Ibiza turns down the heat and cranks up the volume (if that’s even possible?!)
Already on an adrenaline high from the recent weeks of one-off takeovers and first wave of closings, trust us when we say that from here on out, the parties only get bigger.
Consider this your sign to book that last-minute trip to Ibiza you've spent weeks daydreaming over. If you do find yourself on the island between 1 to 4 October, these are the closing parties up for grabs.
Defected | Ushuaïa | Tuesday 1 October
It was headline news when Defected announced its scale-up to Ushuaïa for 2024 - the year of the label's landmark 25th anniversary.
Already in a league of its own when it comes to throwing daytime festivals for the masses, Defected naturally took the move in its stride. Spinning House music all life long every Tuesday.
In true Defected style, the closing party is a family affair with familiar faces providing. Catch Gorgon City, Oden & Fatzo (live) and a mammoth link-up of Sam Divine b2b Hannah Wants b2b Low Steppa plus more.
Eastenderz | Cova Santa | Tuesday 1 October
Deep-Tech and Minimal movement Eastenderz hosts its fourth and final monthly instalment at Cova Santa. Label boss East End Dubs leads the charge with underground selectors Dimmish, Max Dean and Wheats assigned to deliver that signature Eastenderz groove.
Unless you were well-prepared (in which case, well done you!), sadly pre-sale has ended for this one. You'll need to try your luck on the door, for which a very small allocation has been held back. Basically, arrive at doors open if you want to go. Don't say we didn't warn you...
CAMELPHAT | Pacha | Tuesday 1 October
Lightening does strike twice for united force CAMELPHAT who have soared momentum in the second summer at the helm of Tuesday nights at Pacha. Opening up the dancefloor to spell-binding DJs and live PAs with the sole brief of taking us on a dark and melodic trip.
BBC Radio 1's Pete Tong, Adam Ten and Victoria Whynot are set to grace the booth alongside CAMELPHAT on closing night.
House In Paradise | O Beach | Wednesday 2 October
Final call for Insta stories captioned "had worse Wednesdays" as you live it up with the fun-loving House In Paradise crew at O Beach.
Sun-soaked and soundtracked to the hottest House selections from O Beach resident DJs and special guest appearances combined with mesmerising aerial performers, it's the pool party that truly feels like a slice of paradise.
Paradise | Amnesia | Wednesday 2 October
Jamie Jones enlists god-tier calibre of heavyweight DJs to Wednesday night House and Techno mecca Paradise.
Hot Since 82, TSHA, Fleur Shore, Mason Maynard and Jamie Jones back-to-back Joseph Capriati in the late hours raises the stakes in Amnesia’s Terraza. With Mason Collective, Richy Ahmed, Rossi. and Manda Moor getting the party lit in The Music Box next door.
Save the date. Paradise closing parties are notoriously off-the-chart with a slammed crowd guaranteed. Doors open early at 21:00, so we get even more time on the dancefloor. Bonus!
FISHER | Hï Ibiza | Wednesday 2 October
It’s been an unforgettable summer for Aussie wildman FISHER who has not only come out trumps yet again for throwing one of Ibiza’s most popular parties, but also welcomed his first child. Put the party on pause? No chance!
This is a send-off you do not want to miss. FISHER and Honeyluv are set to tear up Hï Ibiza's Theatre. Next door, Brazilian hotshot Vintage Culture closes out his reign in the Club Room with Joris Voorn and Meca.
Bedouin present Saga | Pacha | Wednesday 2 October
The curtain falls on Bedouin present Saga’s third summer in what is fast becoming their spiritual home, Pacha. The dancefloor is transformed into a Middle-Eastern-inspired sanctum with a tapestry of international talent woven into the line-up.
Our Wednesday night hosts are joined by a closing cast of WhoMadeWho (live) and Kadebostany who promise an immersive trip into the ethereal depths of electronic music.
DJ Awards After Party | Club Chinois | Wednesday 2 October
Closing party season doesn't just bring parties in abundance, but also award ceremonies. After a five year hiatus, the DJ Awards is back, under new management and ready to recognise the best DJs, promoters and clubs of our scene once again.
Naturally, such an event calls for its own party, I mean... what else would we do?
The line-up features a selection of nominees in the various categories (with some winners very likely to be amongst them!) Luciano, Cristoph, Mathew Jonson (live) and Ben Sterling are all booked for Club Chinois.
ON111 | O Beach | Thursday 3 October
Get low to the winding sounds of UKG, Hip-Hop and R&B grooves poolside at O Beach with ON111. Celebrating a spirit of unity through music you’re in the trusted hands of DJ Spoony, DJ Cameo, Grant Collins and Sam Dungate to keep the vibes in check.
Afterlife Day & Night | Ushuaïa & Hï Ibiza | Thursday 3 October
An audio-visual escapade awaits as Afterlife’s loyal followers are summoned to a day-to-night clubbing spectacle across Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza.
Continuing tradition, head honchos Tale Of Us lead both conquests in the booth. With Adriatique, Chris Avantgarde, Kevin de Vries and Colyn confirmed to join at Ushuaïa. Then, over the road at Hï Ibiza, Argy, Ae:ther, Mind Against and more fill out the entire state-of-the-art club.
MORE INFO | DAY PASSES FOR USHUAÏA | NIGHT PASSES FOR HÏ IBIZA
Sven Väth presents Catharsis | Las Dalias | Thursday 3 October
Sven Väth presents Catharsis is an unmatched opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with a true scene veteran in the northern retreat of the Las Dalias and Akasha.
From 19:00, Maurizio Schmitz warms up the sundown session before handing over to Papa Sven. Then from 23:00 until late the party moves indoor to the Akasha club room.
Drawing a more mature, yet spirited, crowd intent on experiencing the magic of Sven Väth in the moment, Catharsis is Ibizan clubbing in it’s purest form.
Pure Pacha presents Robin Schulz | Pacha | Thursday 3 October
Along with a parade of world class guest DJs, our Pure Pacha host Robin Schulz has not missed a beat this summer.
On cue every Thursday night, we’ve been met with a soundtrack of non-stop summer dance tunes and stand-out guests. For his final dance under the cherries, Robin Schulz brings KC Lights, Martin Solvieg and Nancie into the mix for an electrifying season finale.
David Guetta & MORTEN present Future Rave | Hï Ibiza | Friday 4 October
Where underground rave meets galactic-scale dance music energy, David Guetta & MORTEN present Future Rave at Hï Ibiza is light-years ahead.
No genre is off-limits and no drop is too hard, therefore only an esteemed DJ roster will do for closing night. ARTBAT and Abel join our party leaders in The Theatre and in the Club Room, James Hype and Meduza throw one last Our House blow-out with guest Tita Lau.
NOSPACE | Eden | Friday 4 October
2024 has not been plain sailing for the team behind NOSPACE. However, in the face of adversity, creativity often thrives. NOSPACE is a testament to this.
Bouncing back with force on their rooted morals to spread unity and love on the dancefloor, closing night presents a final chance to come together at Eden with some of the island's best-loved House DJs.
Be the first to know of the latest goings on in Ibiza clubland by checking our party calendar, where you'll find line-ups and tickets for everything mentioned above.
Up next, we’ve got the last of the residency closings of 2024 and the famous final fling, which are the venue closing parties themselves. Stay tuned.
PHOTOGRAPHY | by PHRANK, Mario Pinta, The Vitorino and Raul Sanchez
