Okay, so you consider yourself an Ibiza veteran, but have you ever visited outside of tourist season? Maybe you've considered it, but never taken the plunge. But now you should, as out-of-season travel has never been as popular or as easy.
Prices for flights and hotels are cheaper, and occupancy rates are low. Oh, and when it comes to Easter, not only do we get three days of public holidays but we also get the first big parties of the year. In fact, the way the dates fall late this year, means that Easter is literally only a week before the clubbing season kicks off fully. Next stop: summer!
While not every Ibiza club has plans to open over this period, it's still a fantastic time to visit for a dance and experience the island in a new light. We'll start by looking at the parties themselves.
Maundy Thursday 17 April
Sven Väth presents T.R.A.N.C.E Easter Special | Las Dalias | San Carlos
We've started to get used to spending the start of the extended weekend in the company of Sven Väth - and this Easter we get to do it again! You don't want to miss out on this. The early season warm-up of his T.R.A.N.C.E World Tour at Las Dalias will sell out.
Join the island's clubbing community for a day and night of Techno bliss, by heading below and sorting your ticket pronto. Will there still be tickets available at the door? Nuh-uh.
TRIP | Chinois Ibiza | Ibiza Marina
Straight off the bat, head promoter Johannes Goller has secured a big name for, what is in fact, the second TRIP of 2025. Headlining Chinois Ibiza on the night of Maundy Thursday just as he did last year, is vinyl-spinning Seth Troxler.
Also on the bill are Cesar Vinzent, Isbel and Hugo Martinez. Deep underground sounds on a non-sensical journey through time and space.
Good Friday 18 April
Melon Bomb Easter Opening | Tanit Beach Club | Playa d'en Bossa
Another annual tradition, Melon Bomb begin their series of beachside shindigs at Tanit Beach Club opening party on Good Friday. Feel-good vibes and feel-good tunes on the sands of Playa d'en Bossa - what's not to love?
These free parties are always heavily attended, so booking is recommended. But even if you miss out on those in-demand tables and beds, bring your own throw and dance on the sand. The action starts from 13:00 in the afternoon.
Café Mambo opening party | Sunset Strip | San Antonio
Who's ready for another season of unforgettable sunsets, world class DJs and unfiltered Balearic magic? Our first golden hour of the season is booked at Café Mambo at what might be its earliest ever opening. We can taste the strawberry daquiris already.
If you desire a front row seat with uninterrupted views, then we strongly advise booking. Minimum spend per head applies.
Chinois presents... | Chinois Ibiza | Ibiza Marina
Chinois Ibiza's in-house series of parties brings you the most exciting names in the electronic music scene, for up-close and personal showcases that place the fan experience at the forefront. Promising pristine sound and a clued-up crowd, these parties see Chinois firing on all cylinders and its bookers flex their acumen.
Saturday 19 April
BOHO Goes Beyond | Chinois Ibiza | Ibiza Marina
Camilo Franco's moonlit beachside soiree get a nighttime edition this Easter, as BOHO Goes Beyond, moving from the sands of Playa d'en Bossa to under the decadent disco ball of Chinois Ibiza.
Expect the same probing Deep House soundtrack, elegant crowd and sultry dancers, creating an unforgettable BOHO experience. Sensation live act Satori is the guest of honour. As for the dress code, it's boho-glam all the way.
Ibiza Talents | Eden | San Antonio
After starting at the beginning of April, record label and party series Ibiza Talents continues with an Easter edition. The party's concept is very simple: promoting, nurturing and booking DJs and producers who share a strong affinity with Ibiza.
Without doubt, this is a party to catch emerging talent and the names who will be shaping Ibiza's musical identity in years to come.
Easter Sunday 20 April
Chinois presents Max Dean | Chinois Ibiza | Ibiza Marina
Closing out the weekend, Chinois makes it four-for-four by platforming one of the leaders of a new wave of UK talent. From bedroom producer to one of the most sought after DJs of his generation, the future is bright with Max Dean. Matthias Tanzmann and Holly Hutch join.
What a way to end the weekend.
Travel
Some good news, compared to our guide to clubbing at New Year, is that the airlines are targeting budget travellers and have started to operate direct routes that don't necessarily fly in winter. Largely speaking, that means less need to transfer via a mainland airport.
You still won't get the wealth of choice you do from May to October, but we're confident you will find a bargain. Have a play around and find the flights that suit you.
You shouldn't dismiss alternative modes of transport either. For many, coming by ferry is one of the most romantic ways to arrive - and more environmentally friendly. Imagine docking at Ibiza Port just as the sun is rising. It's magical.
There are daily sailings to/from Barcelona, Valencia and Denía on the mainland, serviced by Baleària, Trasmapi and GNV.
Accommodation
While you might instinctively go to search for Playa d'en Bossa as you do for your summer visits, we'll stop you right there. Bossa is a summer-only resort. In fact, anybody who's driven through it as late as mid-May will tell you, it's still only slowly waking up by that point.
San Antonio will be on the quieter side, but has a general population and will be showing the early signs of businesses getting ready for summer. That said, you might feel like it's still too quiet, in which case Ibiza Town or Santa Eulalia might be more attractive propositions.
We've picked out a selection of top-drawer accommodation options for Spring stays: Ibiza hotels welcoming guests before Easter.
For a full list of hotels which are open during the off-season, please visit this page.
Where to eat
While not every restaurant on the island will be open for business at this time of year, thankfully many will be. You certainly won't be hard-pressed for choice.
Get yourself to the beach, breathe in that Mediterranean air and marvel at the view, as you tuck into something delicious. There are some sublime beach restaurants to choose from.
In addition, all the little spots favoured by residents, such as Bar Anita, Can Tixedó, Rita's Cantina, Madagascar café and Croissant Show will be open for trade as usual.
Maundy Thursday 17 April is also the final day of the month-long Pintxa San Antonio food festival. Every Thursday from 20 March, around twenty bars in San Antonio offer pintxos and a drink for €3.50. For the uninitiated, pintxos are tapas-sized snacks, usually served as a sandwich and skewered on a cocktail stick for easy-eating.
How good does that sound? It brings a whole new meaning to "bar crawl".
You can find more all-year-round restaurant recommendations on this page.
Other activities
Unlike past years, the Sunset Strip will be open at Easter this year. Hallelujah! Thanks, Mambo Group. A little further round the coast, old favourite Golden Buddha remains constantly open at Caló des Moro. At Cap Negret, Hostal La Torre is also open with daily sunset DJ sessions. Booking is strongly advised.
You can also catch regular DJ sets at Malanga Café in Santa Eulalia and at The Standard's ground-level Jara bar and restaurant in Ibiza Town.
Looking instead for something to burn calories rather than pile them on?
Annual cycling event Vuelta a Ibiza MTB Scott by Shimano takes place across the entire Easter weekend. Do you own a yacht or do you just like looking at them? The Ruta de la Sal regatta is also this weekend.
If you'd like to learn more about what's going on, visit our events calendar.
What to expect from the weather
You might get full days of sunshine at Easter, but then again the weather is still a little unpredictable at this time of year.
Spring weather is liable to change, so please pack for sunny days and rain. We get April showers here too! Warm clothing for the evening is also essential, as you will notice a shift in temperature once the sun goes down.
Assuming the sun is out, it will feel nice and warm during the day with the chance for sunbathing also realistic.
Get to the beach or get out on a hike with Balearic Outdoor Adventures. You might as well make the most of it whilst the tourist numbers are low, car parks are empty and beaches have space. You can find more info on the weather in April by visiting the link.
How does that all sound? Just thinking about it puts us in the mood for summer - more so once we hit the dancefloor. Wherever you're planning on spending Easter, enjoy any days off and time spent with your family.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ibiza this summer, if not sooner.
This article contains information for Easter 2025 but will be updated annually.
PHOTOGRAPHY | by Mario Pinta, PHRANK and Fernando V
