Hï Ibiza

Hï Ibiza
Name	Hï Ibiza
Caption	Interior of the club in 2017
Location	Playa d'en Bossa, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain
Type	Nightclub
Opened	2017
Capacity	~5,000
Owner	Palladium Hotel Group
Notable residents	Black Coffee, Solomun, Paco Osuna, Tale of Us

Hï Ibiza Hï Ibiza is a nightclub located in Playa d'en Bossa on the island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands, Spain. It reopened in 2017 on the site of the former Space Ibiza and quickly became a major venue in the global electronic dance music scene, hosting international DJs, promoters, and festivals. The club links to the wider network of Ibiza institutions, European promoters, and global artists involved in contemporary dance music culture.

History

The venue emerged after the closure of Space Ibiza, which had ties to Pacha Group, Amnesia (club), and the wider history of Ibiza nightlife involving figures like DJ Alfredo, Sasha (DJ), John Digweed, Paul Oakenfold, Pete Tong, and events such as the Sunrise Party. Development involved corporate actors like Palladium Hotel Group, investors associated with Grupo Cala, and regulatory interactions with the Consell Insular d'Eivissa. Its 2017 inauguration connected to the lineage of Mediterranean clubs including Privilege (Ibiza), Space (Ibiza), Eden (nightclub), and promoters like Circoloco, Defected Records, Anjunadeep, and Cocoon (party). The club's launch coincided with summer seasons dominated by residency models used by venues such as Pacha (Ibiza), Amnesia Ibiza, and Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel, and involved partnerships with artists known from labels like Drumcode, Innervisions, Hot Creations, and Dirtybird (record label).

Venue and Design

The facility occupies a site in Playa d'en Bossa adjacent to hotels like Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel and close to landmarks such as Ibiza Town and Dalt Vila. Designers and technical teams drew on audiovisual practices similar to those used at festivals like Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and Creamfields, and technologies comparable to systems used by Elrow and Ministry of Sound. The space contains multiple rooms inspired by club architectures seen at Fabric (club), Berghain, and Zouk (club), and uses lighting and sound suppliers that have serviced venues like Madison Square Garden, Royal Albert Hall, and The O2 Arena. The club’s capacity and layout positioned it among venues such as Output (club), Warehouse Project, and Cielo (club).

Music and Programming

Programming draws on genres associated with labels and scenes including Electronic dance music, represented by acts tied to Drum and Bass, Techno, House music, and subgenres promoted by labels like Defected Records, Crosstown Rebels, Anjunabeats, Hï Ibiza Records affiliates, and collectives such as Union and Elrow. The calendar mirrors residency schedules used by Sven Väth, Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, and Armin van Buuren, while booking strategies emulate international promoters like ADO and Live Nation. Seasonal programming coincides with festival circuits including Balearic Week, International Music Summit, and European tours associated with agencies like William Morris Endeavor and Creative Artists Agency.

Notable Residents and Performers

Artists linked by residency or marquee nights have included internationally renowned DJs and producers such as Black Coffee, Solomun, Paco Osuna, Tale of Us, Fisher, Eric Prydz, Seth Troxler, Amelie Lens, Carl Craig, Jamie Jones, The Martinez Brothers, Nina Kraviz, Dixon, Marco Carola, Richie Hawtin, Four Tet, Adam Beyer, Maya Jane Coles, Peggy Gou, Marcel Dettmann, Charlotte de Witte, Kerri Chandler, Honey Dijon, Patrick Topping, Solardo, Jamie XX, Netsky, Hercules and Love Affair, Andrew Weatherall, Laurent Garnier, Joseph Capriati, Gorgon City, Kölsch, Âme, Ben Klock, Ricardo Villalobos, Sasha and John Digweed. Promoters and labels involved include Toolroom Records, Hot Since 82, Saved Records, and Innervisions.

Awards and Recognition

The club has been noted in industry rankings and received recognition from entities like DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs lists and coverage from publications such as Mixmag, Resident Advisor, Time Out, and Billboard (magazine). It has appeared in guides alongside storied venues such as Pacha, Amnesia, Space (Ibiza), and international clubs like Fabric (club) and Berghain for programming quality and production values. Events have been nominated for categories in awards associated with International Dance Music Awards and have been cited during panels at the International Music Summit.

Controversies and Incidents

The venue’s establishment followed disputes over licensing, urban planning, and nightlife regulation similar to controversies affecting Space (Ibiza), Pacha, and other Ibiza venues, involving municipal authorities such as the Ajuntament d'Eivissa and provincial bodies like the Consell Insular d'Eivissa. Incidents reported in media included crowd management and safety discussions comparable to broader debates after events at festivals like Creamfields and Tomorrowland. Noise and local resident complaints reflect longstanding tensions seen in cases involving Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel and historic nightlife debates in Ibiza Town and San Antonio (Ibiza). Legal and regulatory outcomes involved stakeholders from hospitality groups, promoter associations, and municipal councils.

Category:Nightclubs in Spain Category:Music venues in Ibiza