When Does Ibiza Season Start 2026?

When Does Ibiza Season Start 2026?

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When does Ibiza Season Start?

Ibiza season starts in late April and early May.
In 2026 the opening parties start between 20th and 24th April and continue into early November, with the season typically opening with the International Music Summit (IMS).

Smaller venues and beach clubs usually start earlier in April.
The big hitters like Hï Ibiza, Ushuaïa Ibiza, Pacha Ibiza and Amnesia tend to open in the last third of April and very early May, then the island builds into peak months in June, July and August, before closing parties in September and early October.

That’s the simple answer to “When does Ibiza season start?”
The rest is choosing how early in that wave you want to arrive.

How April 2026 Actually Unfolds

Think of April 2026 as two different worlds.

Early April (1st–15th)

  • More hotels and restaurants open.
  • Some beach clubs and pool venues start soft-opening parties.
  • Vibe: first workers, chilled music, easier prices, lots of sun.
  • But you’re too early for the full superclub schedule.

Late April (20th–30th)

  • IMS lands between 20th and 24th April.
  • The island fills with DJs, labels, promoters and ravers.
  • Opening parties start to pop off across Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza Town and San Antonio.
  • The streets, queues and line-ups finally feel like “Ibiza season has started”.

If you care about timing the start, late April 2026 is the point where you step off the plane and the island already feels awake.

When Do The Big Clubs Start In 2026?

For most people, “Ibiza season” really means “when are the superclubs going?”
Here’s how that usually looks around the late April 2026 start.

Hï Ibiza

  • Treat late April 2026 as the moment Hï Ibiza wakes up, with the opening party expected to be Sunday, 26th April, 2026
  • Expect a big opening party close to the IMS dates.
  • By May, weekly parties and big brands are running.

If your trip is built around Hï, aim 24th April onwards and you’re in the safe zone.

Ushuaïa Ibiza

  • Ushuaïa usually lines up its opening around the same late-April window, with its opening party expected to be Sunday, 26th April, 2026
  • Remember it’s a day-to-evening party spot, not a 6am finish club.
  • The main acts often hit early evening through late night, not middle of the night.

For 2026, if you’re asking “when does Ibiza season start for Ushuaïa?”, think late April, with more choice from May.

Pacha Ibiza & Amnesia

  • Both are classic markers that season has started.
  • Their opening parties normally land in late April or early May.
  • Once those are on the calendar, you’re deep into “season” territory, not just warm-up.

If you want one big night at Pacha or Amnesia without peak August chaos, late April to May 2026 is the sweet spot.

DC-10 & Others

  • DC-10 often joins the action from late April into May, depending on the year’s schedule.
  • By May, it’s part of the regular rhythm, especially on its core nights.
  • Venues like Ibiza Rocks, O Beach, Eden and Es Paradis also fire up around that late-April start.

So if your question is “when does Ibiza season start 2026 for the main clubs?”:
from 20th–24th April onwards, you’re not early any more.

April vs May: Which Month Should You Choose?

Both months are “season”, but they feel different.

Go in Late April 2026 if you want:

  • Opening parties and first nights of the year.
  • Fresh energy from DJs and workers just back on the island.
  • Slightly cheaper flights and hotels than peak summer.
  • The flex of “I was there when Ibiza season started 2026”.

The island is busy enough to be fun, not yet crushed.

Go in May 2026 if you want:

  • Full Ibiza season feel without July–August madness.
  • More residencies and weekly nights already running.
  • Good balance of crowds, prices and choice.
  • A calendar where you can club every night if you want to.

For a lot of people, May is the perfect answer to “when should I go if I want Ibiza season, but don’t want to get rinsed or trampled?”.

If You’re Not Just There To Rave

You might care more about:

  • Day parties
  • Beach clubs and pool beds
  • Sunset bars
  • One or two big nights at Hï Ibiza, Ushuaïa Ibiza or Pacha Ibiza

If that’s you:

  • Early–mid April 2026
    • Plenty of beach clubs, restaurant terraces and hotel pools open.
    • Cheaper, calmer, still feels like a holiday, not a full-on mission.
  • Late April 2026
    • You keep all the chill daytime stuff
    • Plus the option to dip into opening parties and first big club nights.

So your personal answer to “when does Ibiza season start 2026?” is:

  • For chill days + some music → early April works.
  • For chill days + real club choice → 24th April onwards.

You choose how heavy you want the nights to get.

Peak Season & Closings (So You Don’t Mix Them Up With The Start)

Just to keep the picture straight:

  • Peak season = June, July, August
    • Every club open, almost every night.
    • Biggest crowds, highest prices, non-stop party.
  • Closing season = September into early October
    • Legendary final nights at Hï, Ushuaïa, Pacha, Amnesia, DC-10 and more.
    • Sets are often longer, deeper, more emotional.
    • By late October, most club action is done.

These are important, but they answer a different question.
If you’re focused on “when does Ibiza season start?”, your point is still:
late April, around IMS, with big openings landing between the 20th and 24th and the days after.

Common Timing Mistakes To Avoid

A few traps that make people think Ibiza is “dead” when they just came at the wrong time:

  • Booking March and expecting season
    • Nice weather, but not club season. You’re early.
  • Booking early April for full superclub chaos
    • You might catch the odd event, but most big clubs are still days or weeks away from opening.
  • Thinking June is the start
    • June is already full season. The actual start in 2026 is about six weeks earlier.
  • Planning late October for big parties
    • Most closing parties are done by mid-October. After that, it’s wind-down mode.

Avoid those, and your “Ibiza is dead” rant on the flight home never has to happen.

Quick Date Picker For 2026

If you just want to plug dates into Skyscanner:

  • Want to be there when Ibiza season starts 2026?
    → Aim for a trip that includes 20th–24th April and the weekend after.
  • Want full season without August insanity?
    → Go any time in May, or early June if you like it busier.
  • Want more poolside and sunsets than 6am exits?
    → Go early–mid April, or late April if you still want the option of one huge opening night.

Ibiza season starts in late April, centered around and after the International Music Summit between the 20th and 24th, when opening parties at clubs like Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa flip the island from warm-up to full season.