The first pulse of a historic year bringing over 24 hours of music
Arms in the air, tears, and a wave of clubbers jumping as one. This is how the celebration of Amnesia Ibiza’s 50th anniversary began last Saturday, in an experience that unfolded over more than 24 hours: from Cova Santa, through Amnesia, and closing at Es Paradis — a journey that captured the island’s most authentic essence.
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The Opening Party sold out a week in advance, already hinting that this would be no ordinary night. And it wasn’t. But the real beginning didn’t come at 23:00, when the doors opened. It started earlier: in the rumours circulating across the island, in the excitement of those landing in Ibiza, in the workers rushing to make it on time, in the shared feeling that something meaningful was about to happen.
Music was, as always, the core. But what truly defined the night was the energy — a current that ran through every part of the club: from the DJs to the production team, the dancers, the visuals and, of course, every person on the dancefloor.
Hours before opening, Amnesia shared an internal moment: all staff gathered on the dancefloor, celebrating the beginning of a year that already felt historic. An image that reveals what is not always seen — everything that happens behind the booth, the true scale of a club that operates like a living organism, and the collective emotion of those who make each night possible.
At 23:00, the doors opened. Outside, the queues confirmed what everyone already knew: no one wanted to miss a single second of what was about to begin.
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The music: from day to night, from night to day
At 17:00, the first beat landed at Cova Santa with the club’s pre-opening party, featuring sets by Obskür, Richy Ahmed, JFOX, and a surprise appearance from Alan Fitzpatrick. As it wrapped up, Amnesia’s shuttle buses transported the crowd directly to the club, seamlessly continuing the experience.
The night then unfolded across both Terrace and Main Room, two energies running in parallel and feeding off each other for more than twelve hours of uninterrupted music.
On the Terrace, Ceri set the tone with a precise warm-up, leading into a journey that built momentum with the B2B from Mar-T and Caal, followed by one of the most celebrated moments of the night: Marco Faraone alongside Fleur Shore, locking the crowd into a fully engaged groove.
Next came Max Dean, Luke Dean and Enzo Siragusa, pushing the sound into deeper territory, before Seth Troxler took control in one of the most anticipated sets, welcoming the first rays of sunlight — the iconic club’s most magical hour.
With sunrise, the dancefloor reached its most emotional peak with the exclusive Joseph Capriati B2B Josh Baker set, extending the experience well into midday. As daylight streamed through the Terrace, the crowd responded with full intensity: mosh pits, arms in the air, and a connection so powerful it moved Capriati himself during his return to the club that shaped his journey, as the classic “I Feel For You” by Bob Sinclar echoed through the space.
In the Main Room, the narrative followed a different path. Luxi Villar opened the room, setting the stage for the intensity of Alan Fitzpatrick and the impact of Amelie Lens, who drove the energy to one of the night’s highest peaks in a booth she now calls home.
The momentum continued with 999999999, delivering their signature industrial sound, followed by the force of Fatima Hajji, who kept the pressure high until the final stretch. The closing set came from Luca Donzelli, guiding the last hours of dance as night slowly turned into morning.
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Back to the roots of Ibiza
The most viral after-parties in Ibiza often revolve around restricted guest lists, extravagant villas and a constant need to be seen rather than to truly experience. We chose a different path.
To continue celebrating the 50th anniversary, the club returned to the essentials, shining a light on one of the most iconic spaces of the 80s: Es Paradis. A venue rich in history, with its mirrors, domes, staircases and classic disco balls — a reminder of a time when freedom on the dancefloor was the only rule.
Access was open to the public, reinforcing a clear idea: club culture is built collectively. Artists such as Josh Baker, Enzo Siragusa, Max Dean, Marco Faraone and Joseph Capriati took over the booth, extending the experience far beyond expectations.
Without a doubt, the start of the 2026 season was a statement. From words to action. A process that now shows tangible results, with a clear vision and a focus on what truly matters: real connection, shared emotion, and music and dance as a universal language.