Ibiza Opening Parties 2022

Flights? Sorted. Accommodation? Booked. So far, so good. But what about events? What clubs are you going to check out? What DJs are you eager to see? With so many unreal opening parties going down as Ibiza starts warming up, you definitely need to take advantage of one or two.

And if you’ve found yourself thinking, “when do clubs open in Ibiza? I'm getting impatient", you'll be glad to hear they’re all starting to open now! Here are some cracking Ibiza opening parties going down in 2022 that signal the beginning of a season of chaos.

(Spoiler: there are so many Ibiza opening parties in 2022 across many dates, you could probably do a fair few of them on one trip.) 

Pacha Ibiza Grand Opening Party

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When: Friday 29th April

Where: Pacha, Avenida 8 de Agosto, 07800 Ibiza 

Lineup: Solomun

We’re kicking off our list of Ibiza opening parties in 2022 with arguably the most iconic club in the world. Pacha, instantly recognisable by the legendary cherry logo, is warming the island up with an all-night-long set by deep house DJ Solomun. Having hosted the wildest parties on the island since 1973, you know you can rely on Pacha to pop your Ibiza 2022 cherry.

Defected Opening Party

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When: Friday 29th April

Where: Eden, Carrer Salvador Espriu, s/n, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany

Lineup: Hannah Wants, Low Steppa, Darius Syrossian, Kitty Amor, and more 

You can’t launch into a four day festival in Ibiza without an opening party, can you? Well, you could, but it’d feel like a crime. Defected is getting everyone in the mood with an opening party at the iconic superclub Eden. After a gorgeous revamp, we reckon it’ll be the place to be as Ibiza starts warming up for a season of pure madness. 

Better Together - Ushuaïa Ibiza & Hï Ibiza Opening Party

When: Saturday 30th April

Where: Ushuaïa Ibiza & Hï Ibiza - Playa d'en Bossa 10, 07817 Sant Jordi Ses Salines & Platja d'en Bossa, 07817 Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Lineup: Black Coffee, Paul Kalkbrenner, Charlotte De Witte, Adam Beyer, The Martinez Brothers, and more 

Sister clubs Hi and Ushuaia have joined forces in the past to create unreal Ibiza opening parties, and this year will be no different. In 2022, the two will collaborate once more to bring us Better Together, an insane opening party featuring some of the hottest names in the industry. Expect performances from the legendary Black Coffee, Paul Kalkbrenner, Charlotte De Witte and more DJs who were born to bring out the wildest behaviour in crowds. 

Find tickets for Better Together - here

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O Beach Ibiza Grand Opening Party

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When: Friday 6th May 

Where: O Beach, 12 - 14 Carrer Des Moli San Antonio, 07820 

Lineup: TBA

Back with a bang for their 10th anniversary, we’ve got a feeling O Beach Ibiza will be going harder than ever this year. With a new sunset roof garden in a lush environment and tunes banging from 1-10 pm, O Beach’s opening party is a cracking way to relax and get into the holiday spirit. No artists have been confirmed just yet but the organisers have promised “a phenomenal lineup of entertainment”. With a decade of experience, we trust them to deliver the goods.

Find tickets for O Beach Ibiza Grand Opening Party - here

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Glitterbox Opening Party

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When: Sunday 8th May 

Where: Hï Ibiza, Platja d'en Bossa, 07817 Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Lineup: Basement Jaxx, Dave Lee ZR, Fat Tony, and more 

Glitterbox, an over the top, flamboyant party with disco and house music, will return, starting with a huge opening party. As always, you can expect wild production, dancers and performers, drag queens providing a fabulous atmosphere, and a whole load of passionate music fans who just want to dance until their legs don’t work anymore. Sound good? Yeah, we know it does. We’ll see you there! 

Find tickets for Glitterbox Opening Party - here

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Amnesia Opening party 2022

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When: Saturday 21st May

Where: Amnesia, Carretera Ibiza a San Antonio Km5, San Rafael

Lineup: Nina Kraviz, Maceo Plex, Lilly Palmer, Jamie Jones, Eats Everything, and more

A stunning lineup with music blaring for eighteen hours in one of Ibiza’s best superclubs? Come on, why wouldn’t you? Amnesia is setting the night alight with sets from Nina Kraviz, Eats Everything, Jamie Jones, Maceo Plex, Lilly Palmer, and more. It’ll be electric. Expect loud, thumping tunes, stellar production, and immaculate vibes. 

Ibiza Rocks Opening Party 2022

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When: Saturday 21st May

Where: Ibiza Rocks Hotel, Carrer de Cervantes, 27, 07820, Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears

Lineup: TBA

Half the appeal of Ibiza is the stunning weather. So why would you want to be stuck indoors, missing the gorgeous weather? If you can relate, Ibiza Rocks is here for you. When sipping vodkas under the Ibiza sun, you’re going to want to take a dip in the pool. So, naturally, Ibiza Rocks' opening party is basically one huge pool party with DJ sets. The lineup hasn’t been released yet, but past editions have featured huge names on the scene. 

Elrow Ibiza, Amnesia

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When: Saturday 28th May

Where: Amnesia, Carretera Ibiza a San Antonio Km5, San Rafael

Lineup: Kolsch, Ewan McVicar, Melanie Ribbe, Ilario Alicante, and more

Elrow, a hugely popular Ibiza party, will be kicking off at the end of May in Amnesia. The production for this big session is expected to be top tier with confetti cannons, dancers dangling from the ceiling, and, of course, non-stop tunes. The music at Elrow is typically tech house, and this year's opening party will feature sets from Kolsch, Ewan McVicar, and other mindblowing talents. 

And there you have it. Some of the best Ibiza opening parties in 2022. Whether you want to go hard in a world-renowned superclub for eighteen hours or chill by the pool with some of the hottest international DJs to soundtrack your day, you’ll find a party that’s perfect for you and your squad.

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.

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