Ushuaïa Ibiza Opening Party

The Ushuaïa Ibiza Opening Party shifts to Sunday for 2026, marking the first time the season opener breaks tradition. Francis Mercier guides the afternoon and evening through a multicultural sonic landscape from the breath-taking open-air stage. HUGEL brings his signature Latin house energy, Kaz James layers deep melodic textures across the sun-drenched dancefloor, and MËSTIZA returns with flamenco-inflected house and techno after a strong 2025. MoBlack and PAUZA complete the lineup, moving between Afro house and Afro-Caribbean rhythms that anchor the day-into-night momentum. This is the Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel's annual statement of intent. The opening party has long been where the island's summer season officially begins, drawing music lovers who understand what the residency represents. A Sunday date changes the texture entirely—the light lasts longer, the crowd carries different intention, the music unfolds without the pressure of a weeknight close.