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Ibiza Events May 2026 โ€” Amnesia Turns 50, Residencies Launch & the Medieval Fair

May is when Ibiza’s engine goes from idle to full throttle. The opening parties are done โ€” now the weekly residencies lock in, and suddenly every single night of the week has a world-class option. This is the month when Amnesia celebrates its 50th anniversary with one of the most stacked lineups in its history, when Calvin Harris, Solomun, Black Coffee, Marco Carola, Glitterbox, and Defected all launch their summer-long series, and when Ibiza’s UNESCO-listed old town transforms into a medieval market for four days of free cultural magic. ๐Ÿฐ๐ŸŽถ

May also hits the sweet spot for smart travellers: accommodation is still 20โ€“40% cheaper than July/August, the weather is warm and sunny (20โ€“25ยฐC), queues are manageable, and the artists are fresh and fired up for the start of their seasons. If you can only visit Ibiza once in 2026, May is arguably the month that gives you the most for your money.

This guide covers every confirmed event, residency launch, and cultural highlight happening in Ibiza during May 2026 โ€” with dates, venues, lineups, ticket prices, and the practical intel you need to plan it right. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

Ibiza Events May 2026
Ibiza Events May 2026

May 2026 Ibiza events at a glance

Every confirmed event and residency launch in Ibiza for May 2026, in date order. This is when the full weekly calendar takes shape. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

DateEventWhy It’s Worth It
๐Ÿ–๏ธ May 1O Beach Season OpeningSan Antonio’s premier daytime pool club launches. Weekly themed days all summer.
๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ May 2Cova Santa OpeningAncient cave venue in the San Josรฉ hills. Mystical setting, underground sound.
๐ŸŽง May 7Defected “Forever” at ChinoisMajor venue move โ€” Defected’s new 23-week Thursday residency at the intimate Chinois. House music royalty.
๐ŸŽญ May 7โ€“9Lรญo Ibiza Opening (3 nights)Pacha Group’s cabaret-restaurant-club with new “Halftime Show” concept. Smart dress required.
๐Ÿฐ May 7โ€“10Feria Medieval de IbizaFREE. Dalt Vila transforms into a medieval market: 200+ stalls, 100 actors, falconry, fire shows. 100,000+ visitors.
๐ŸŽ‰ May 9Amnesia 50th Anniversary OpeningTHE event of May. Amelie Lens, Seth Troxler, Joseph Capriati, Alan Fitzpatrick + 10 more across two rooms.
๐Ÿ“… May 11Sonny Fodera launches at Pacha (Mon)Monday night house residency at Pacha โ€” accessible vibe, strong bookings.
๐ŸŽต May 14โ€“17Groove Odyssey IbizaAll-inclusive soulful house festival at Palm Star Hotel. Accommodation + unlimited drinks included.
๐Ÿ“… May 15Marco Carola: Music On at Pacha (Fri)One of Ibiza’s longest-running techno residencies returns for another Friday season.
๐Ÿ“… May 15Glitterbox at Amnesia (Fri)Major move from Hรฏ to Amnesia โ€” 22 Fridays of disco and house. The Terraza was made for this.
๐Ÿ“… May 16Robin Schulz at Pacha (Sat)Mainstream house/EDM residency โ€” Pacha on Saturdays.
๐ŸŒŠ May 20โ€“26Ibiza PlayAbout (4th edition)7-day house music package with events at Ushuaรฏa, Hรฏ, Eden, and Ibiza Rocks. Multi-venue wristband.
๐Ÿ“… May 26GALACTICA ร— Cocoricรฒ at Eden (Tue)New hard techno residency โ€” Italian Cocoricรฒ meets Ibiza. Tuesdays at Eden.
โšก May 29Calvin Harris at Ushuaรฏa (first Friday)The biggest residency in Ibiza. Fridays May 29โ€“Oct 2 PLUS Tuesdays from July. Tickets from โ‚ฌ110.
๐ŸŒ™ May 31Solomun +1 at Pacha (first Sunday)13th consecutive year. The Bosnian maestro plus one surprise guest every week. A Pacha institution.

๐Ÿ–๏ธ O Beach Season Opening โ€” May 1

O Beach Season Opening โ€” May 1
O Beach Season Opening โ€” May 1

O Beach is San Antonio’s premier daytime pool club โ€” think Ushuaรฏa vibes at a more accessible price point with a 2,000 capacity. The season opener on May 1 kicks off a packed weekly calendar that includes KISSTORY (Tuesdays โ€” classic R&B, garage, and old-school dance anthems), Joel Corry (Fridays โ€” his biggest headline residency ever, 6 dates through summer), and themed daily events.

The pool setting is gorgeous, the music runs from early afternoon until sunset, and the crowd is up for a good time without the โ‚ฌ100+ price tags of the Playa d’en Bossa superclubs. A great option for daytime energy before heading to an evening club. ๐ŸŒ…

๐Ÿ“… When: Friday, May 1, 2026 (then daily through Oct 11)

๐Ÿ“ Where: O Beach, San Antonio

๐ŸŽต Type: Daytime Pool Club / House / Pop / R&B

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: From ~โ‚ฌ30 | obeachibiza.com

๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @obeachibiza

๐Ÿ“Œ Status: โœ… Confirmed

๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Walking distance from Cisne by Nest in San Antonio. Pre-book a bed to guarantee poolside spots on busy days.


๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Cova Santa Opening โ€” May 2

Cova Santa Opening โ€” May 2
Cova Santa Opening โ€” May 2

Cova Santa is unlike any other venue in Ibiza. Built around an actual ancient cave in the San Josรฉ hills, the setting is part underground grotto, part open-air amphitheatre. Owned by the Amnesia group, it hosts boutique events that lean spiritual and musical โ€” WooMooN (if it returns), AMร‰Mร‰’s One Tribe, and one-off showcases. The sound bouncing off cave walls creates an atmosphere that no purpose-built club can match.

The season opening on May 2 is traditionally a low-key affair โ€” more candles and incense than lasers and pyro. If you want to experience the mystical side of Ibiza that existed long before the superclubs, start here.

๐Ÿ“… When: Saturday, May 2, 2026

๐Ÿ“ Where: Cova Santa, San Josรฉ hills

๐ŸŽต Type: Electronic / Organic House / Eclectic

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: โ‚ฌ25โ€“โ‚ฌ60 | covasanta.com

๐Ÿ“Œ Status: โœ… Confirmed

๐Ÿ’ก Tip: No public transport โ€” you’ll need a taxi (~โ‚ฌ25 from San Antonio, ~โ‚ฌ20 from Ibiza Town). Share with your crew. Worth every cent for the setting.


๐ŸŽง Defected “Forever” at Chinois โ€” Launches May 7

Defected "Forever"
Defected “Forever”

One of the biggest venue moves of 2026. Defected โ€” the house music institution that ran at Eden for years โ€” has relocated to the intimate Club Chinois in Marina Botafoch for a 23-week Thursday residency called “Forever.” The lineup reads like a house music hall of fame: Dennis Ferrer, Darius Syrossian, Low Steppa, Sam Divine, Simon Dunmore, and dozens more across the season.

The move from 5,000-capacity Eden to 1,000-capacity Chinois is a deliberate choice โ€” Defected founder Simon Dunmore wanted a more intimate, music-focused environment. The trade-off is that these nights will sell out faster. Buy tickets early. The 360ยฐ projection wall at Chinois adds a visual dimension that Eden didn’t have, and the sound system in the smaller room is genuinely exceptional.

๐Ÿ“… When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 (then every Thursday through Oct 8)

๐Ÿ“ Where: Club Chinois, Marina Botafoch, Ibiza Town

๐ŸŽต Type: House Music

๐ŸŽค Season lineup includes: Dennis Ferrer, Darius Syrossian, Low Steppa, Sam Divine, Simon Dunmore + many more

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: From ~โ‚ฌ25โ€“โ‚ฌ40 | ticketsibiza.com

๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @defectedrecords

๐Ÿ“Œ Status: โœ… Confirmed โ€” HIGH

โš ๏ธ Dress code: Men must wear full-length trousers. No shorts, sportswear, or open shoes.


๐ŸŽญ Lรญo Ibiza Opening โ€” May 7โ€“9

 Lรญo Ibiza Opening โ€” May 7โ€“9
Lรญo Ibiza Opening โ€” May 7โ€“9

Lรญo is Pacha Group’s cabaret-restaurant-club in Talamanca โ€” think dinner, live performance art, and dancing until dawn all in one venue. The 2026 season introduces the “Halftime Show” concept, blending Cirque du Soleil-style entertainment with DJ sets and a Mediterranean dinner menu. Three opening nights run May 7โ€“9. Smart dress required โ€” this is Ibiza’s most glamorous night out. Entry from ~โ‚ฌ40โ€“โ‚ฌ50 (food packages available).

๐Ÿ“… When: Thursdayโ€“Saturday, May 7โ€“9, 2026

๐Ÿ“ Where: Lรญo Ibiza, Talamanca

๐ŸŽต Type: Cabaret / Dining / Club

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: From ~โ‚ฌ40โ€“โ‚ฌ50 (dinner packages separate)

๐Ÿ“Œ Status: โœ… Confirmed

โš ๏ธ Dress code: Smart dress required โ€” no trainers, no casual wear.


๐Ÿฐ Feria Medieval de Ibiza โ€” May 7โ€“10 (FREE)

Feria Medieval de Ibiza โ€” May 7โ€“10 (FREE)
Feria Medieval de Ibiza โ€” May 7โ€“10 (FREE)

Not everything in Ibiza costs โ‚ฌ80 and starts at midnight. The Feria Medieval de Ibiza is one of the island’s most beloved events โ€” and it’s completely free. For four days, the UNESCO World Heritage old town of Dalt Vila transforms into a medieval market with 200+ craft stalls, ~100 actors and musicians, falconry demonstrations, belly dancers, jugglers, fire breathers, and food stalls serving Christian, Arab, and Sephardic cuisine reflecting Ibiza’s multicultural history.

The cobblestone streets, medieval walls, and panoramic views over the harbour create a setting that no festival stage designer could match. Museums and galleries in Dalt Vila offer free admission during the festival. The event draws 100,000โ€“150,000+ visitors across four days, making it one of the biggest cultural events in the Balearic Islands. Time it right and you can spend your afternoon wandering the medieval market, watch a sword-fighting demonstration at sunset, then head to Amnesia’s 50th anniversary opening the same night. That’s a day only Ibiza can give you. โš”๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

๐Ÿ“… When: Thursdayโ€“Sunday, May 7โ€“10, 2026

๐Ÿ“ Where: Dalt Vila (old town), Ibiza Town

๐ŸŽต Type: Cultural / Medieval Market / Street Festival

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: FREE entry

๐ŸŒ Website: ibiza.travel โ€” Eivissa Medieval

๐Ÿ“Œ Status: โœ… Confirmed โ€” HIGH

๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Wear comfortable shoes โ€” Dalt Vila is all uphill cobblestones. Go in the late afternoon for the best light and to catch the sunset from the ramparts. Food stalls are cheap and excellent.


๐ŸŽ‰ Amnesia 50th Anniversary Opening Party โ€” May 9

Amnesia 50th Anniversary Opening Party โ€” May 9
Amnesia 50th Anniversary Opening Party โ€” May 9

The single biggest event of May โ€” and arguably the most emotionally significant club night of the entire 2026 season. Amnesia turns 50. Half a century of the Terraza, the Club Room, the sunrise sets, the memories that gave the venue its name. The opening lineup is a statement: Amelie Lens, 999999999, Seth Troxler, Joseph Capriati, Josh Baker, Max Dean, Luke Dean, Fleur Shore, Alan Fitzpatrick, Fatima Hajji, Marco Faraone, Enzo Siragusa โ€” and more across both rooms.

Amnesia’s Terraza and Club Room together hold 5,000 people, and this night will sell out. The Terraza โ€” the famous open-air room where the Balearic Beat was born in the 1980s โ€” is where most veterans will want to be. The Club Room is the sweatbox for harder, darker sounds. The whole building pulses as one organism.

Drink prices here are fairly standard for Ibiza superclubs: beer around โ‚ฌ15, water ~โ‚ฌ12, spirits ~โ‚ฌ22. The venue is on the main road between Ibiza Town and San Antonio (Km 5), with taxi access from both directions. But here’s the real tip: Amnesia and [UNVRS] are literally next door to each other on the same road in San Rafael โ€” so if you want to warm up at one and finish at the other, the walk is about 5 minutes. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 (midnightโ€“6am)

๐Ÿ“ Where: Amnesia Ibiza, Ctra. Ibiza a San Antonio Km 5, San Rafael

๐ŸŽต Type: Electronic / Techno / House

๐ŸŽค Lineup: Amelie Lens, 999999999, Seth Troxler, Joseph Capriati, Josh Baker, Max Dean, Luke Dean, Fleur Shore, Alan Fitzpatrick, Fatima Hajji, Marco Faraone, Enzo Siragusa + more

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: From ~โ‚ฌ50 advance | ticketsibiza.com

๐ŸŒ Website: amnesia.es

๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @amnesiaibiza

๐Ÿ“Œ Status: โœ… Confirmed โ€” HIGH

๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Buy advance tickets ASAP โ€” this will sell out. The Terraza is the room for the classic Amnesia experience. Amnesia offers free shuttle buses from Playa d’en Bossa and San Antonio.


๐Ÿ“… Every Residency Launching in May

May is the month the weekly machine switches on. Here’s every major residency that fires up โ€” these run weekly through the summer and into October:

StartResidencyVenueDayGenre
May 1CamelPhat: Summer of LoveHรฏ IbizaFridayHouse / Techno
May 1Ewan McVicar: Club KnucklesHรฏ IbizaFridayHouse
May 2ANTSUshuaรฏaSaturdayTech-house
May 2Black Coffee (8th year)Hรฏ IbizaSaturdayAfro house
May 7Defected “Forever”ChinoisThursdayHouse
May 11Sonny FoderaPachaMondayHouse
May 13Blond:ish: AbracadabraPachaWednesdayEclectic house
May 14Do Not SleepAmnesiaThursdayTechno
May 15Marco Carola: Music OnPachaFridayTechno
May 15GlitterboxAmnesiaFridayDisco / House
May 16Robin SchulzPachaSaturdayHouse / EDM
May 16Claptone: The MasqueradeChinoisSaturdayMelodic house
May 20Cocoon (Sven Vรคth)528 IbizaWednesdayTechno
May 26GALACTICA ร— CocoricรฒEdenTuesdayHard techno
May 26Pikes Presents528 IbizaTuesdayEclectic
May 27MEDUZA & James Hype: Our HouseHรฏ IbizaWednesdayHouse
May 29Calvin HarrisUshuaรฏaFridayEDM / House
May 31Solomun +1 (13th year)PachaSundayDeep house

That’s 18 weekly residencies launching in May alone โ€” and June adds David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Carl Cox, FISHER, elrow, Jamie Jones, and more. For the full June breakdown, check our Ibiza Events June 2026 guide.

๐ŸŽต Groove Odyssey Ibiza โ€” May 14โ€“17

Groove Odyssey Ibiza โ€” May 14โ€“17
Groove Odyssey Ibiza โ€” May 14โ€“17

A self-contained soulful house festival that takes over the Palm Star Hotel in San Antonio for four days. Unlike most Ibiza events, this is all-inclusive โ€” your ticket covers accommodation, unlimited drinks, pool parties, and all events. The lineup is old-school quality: Dave Lee, DJ Spen, Jimpster, CJ Mackintosh, and more.

Groove Odyssey caters to a slightly older crowd (30sโ€“40s) who grew up on garage, soulful house, and proper DJing. If you’re not into the superclub arms race and just want four days of great house music with an included open bar, this is one of the best value propositions on the island.

๐Ÿ“… When: Thursdayโ€“Sunday, May 14โ€“17, 2026

๐Ÿ“ Where: Palm Star Hotel, San Antonio

๐ŸŽต Type: Soulful House / Garage / Festival

๐ŸŽค Lineup: Dave Lee, DJ Spen, Jimpster, CJ Mackintosh + more

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: Package deal (accommodation + drinks + events) โ€” check grooveodyssey.com

๐Ÿ“Œ Status: โœ… Confirmed


๐ŸŒŠ Ibiza PlayAbout โ€” May 20โ€“26

Now in its 4th edition, Ibiza PlayAbout is a 7-day multi-venue house music package based at Ibiza Jet Apartments. One wristband gets you into events at Ushuaรฏa, Hรฏ Ibiza, Eden, and Ibiza Rocks across the week. It’s designed for groups of friends who want a structured week of Ibiza clubbing without the hassle of booking each event individually. Accommodation at the Jet Apartments is included in the package.

๐Ÿ“… When: Wednesdayโ€“Tuesday, May 20โ€“26, 2026

๐Ÿ“ Where: Ibiza Jet Apartments (base) + Ushuaรฏa, Hรฏ, Eden, Ibiza Rocks

๐ŸŽต Type: Multi-venue House Music Festival / Package Holiday

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: Package deal via ibizaplayabout.com

๐Ÿ“Œ Status: โœ… Confirmed


โšก Calvin Harris at Ushuaรฏa โ€” Fridays from May 29

 Calvin Harris at Ushuaรฏa โ€” Fridays from May 29
Calvin Harris at Ushuaรฏa โ€” Fridays from May 29

The biggest residency in Ibiza โ€” period. Calvin Harris returns to Ushuaรฏa for an unprecedented double residency in 2026: every Friday from May 29 to October 2, plus Tuesdays from July 7 to August 25. That’s roughly 25+ shows across the season. Tickets start from around โ‚ฌ110 and often sell out weeks in advance for peak dates.

The Ushuaรฏa daytime format (5pmโ€“11pm) means you’re partying in full sunlight with a pool, massive stage production, and 5,000โ€“7,000 people. Love him or debate him, there’s no denying the scale โ€” Calvin Harris at Ushuaรฏa is the most commercially successful residency in Ibiza history. The Friday May 29 launch is the first chance to experience it in 2026.

๐Ÿ“… When: Every Friday, May 29 โ€“ October 2, 2026 (5pmโ€“11pm)

๐Ÿ“ Where: Ushuaรฏa Ibiza Beach Hotel, Playa d’en Bossa

๐ŸŽต Type: EDM / House / Pop-electronic

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: From ~โ‚ฌ110 | theushuaiaexperience.com

๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @ushuaiaibiza

๐Ÿ“Œ Status: โœ… Confirmed โ€” HIGH

โš ๏ธ Dress code: Elegant casual โ€” no flip-flops, tank tops, swimwear, or backpacks.

๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Early-bird tickets save โ‚ฌ10โ€“โ‚ฌ20. The 5-drink package (โ‚ฌ99.99) saves up to โ‚ฌ30 vs. buying individually.


๐ŸŒ™ Solomun +1 at Pacha โ€” Sundays from May 31

Solomun +1 at Pacha โ€” Sundays from May 31
Solomun +1 at Pacha โ€” Sundays from May 31

Entering its 13th consecutive year, Solomun +1 is one of Ibiza’s most iconic residencies. The concept is elegant: Solomun plays an extended set every Sunday at Pacha, then invites one special guest (+1) to join for the second half of the night. Past +1 guests have included Dixon, ร‚me, DJ Tennis, and Black Coffee. The identity of the guest is often a surprise until the night itself.

What makes Solomun +1 special is consistency โ€” 13 years of the same artist refining the same concept in the same room. Solomun’s deep, hypnotic sets in Pacha’s main room are widely regarded as some of the best club experiences in the world. Tickets from ~โ‚ฌ40โ€“โ‚ฌ60.

๐Ÿ“… When: Every Sunday, May 31 โ€“ October 4, 2026

๐Ÿ“ Where: Pacha, Talamanca

๐ŸŽต Type: Deep House / Melodic Techno

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: From ~โ‚ฌ40โ€“โ‚ฌ60 | ticketsibiza.com

๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @solomun

๐Ÿ“Œ Status: โœ… Confirmed โ€” HIGH

๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Arrive after 2am for the peak Solomun experience. The +1 guest usually appears around 3:30โ€“4am.


๐Ÿ“Š The Weekly Residency Grid (by end of May)

By the last week of May, this is what a typical week looks like in Ibiza. Every night, multiple world-class options across competing venues:

DayUshuaรฏaHรฏ IbizaPachaAmnesiaDC-10Chinois
Monโ€”โ€”Sonny Foderaโ€”Circolocoโ€”
Tueโ€”โ€”Rotatingโ€”โ€”โ€”
Wedโ€”MEDUZA & HypeBlond:ishโ€”โ€”โ€”
Thuโ€”โ€”โ€”Do Not Sleepโ€”Defected
FriCalvin HarrisCamelPhatMusic OnGlitterboxโ€”โ€”
SatANTSBlack CoffeeRobin Schulzโ€”โ€”Claptone
Sunโ€”โ€”Solomun +1Pyramidโ€”โ€”

Note: [UNVRS] and Eden residencies are still ramping up in May โ€” the full seven-nights-a-week [UNVRS] programme (David Guetta, Carl Cox, FISHER, elrow, Jamie Jones, Anyma) kicks into gear in June. See our June guide for the complete grid.


๐Ÿ›๏ธ Where to Stay in Ibiza in May

Where to Stay in Ibiza in May
Where to Stay in Ibiza in May

May is the smart traveller’s month. Prices are significantly lower than peak summer, the weather is excellent, and you get the energy of residency launches without the chaos of August. Here’s how to base yourself:

Cisne by Nest – Sant Antoni Ibiza

If you’re focused on Sant Antoni (๐Ÿน Es Paradis, Eden, Pikes, O Beach, sunset strip in Cafรฉ del Mar and Cafรฉ Mambo โ˜€๏ธ)

Cisne by Nest in Sant Antoni Ibiza puts you in the heart of the action. Es Paradis and Eden are literally walking distance, the sunset strip at Cafรฉ del Mar and Cafรฉ Mambo is a 10-minute stroll, and the Ibiza Rocks hotel is around the corner.


Flamingo by Nest – Es Canar Ibiza

If you want a quieter base with ๐Ÿ–๏ธ beach access and pool ๐ŸŠ

Flamingo by Nest in Es Canar Ibiza (Santa Eulalia del Rรญo) is on the quieter east coast โ€” just 300m from the beach, with a pool, private rooms with AC, and a chill vibe that gives you space to recover between nights out. Es Canar has excellent restaurants and a Wednesday hippy market at nearby Las Dalias. The Akasha Ibiza Club (year-round programming) is right next to Las Dalias. From Es Canar, it’s 15โ€“20 minutes by car/bus to Ibiza Town and the Playa d’en Bossa clubs. ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

From Es Canar, Ibiza Town and the Medieval Fair at Dalt Vila are 15โ€“20 minutes by bus. A perfect base if you want to balance culture and clubbing. ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

๐Ÿจ Book your stay in Ibiza

๐Ÿ”ต Cisne by Nest โ€” Sant Antoni โ†’ Walking distance from Es Paradis, Eden, sunset strip in Cafe del Mar & Cafe MAMBO …

๐Ÿ”ต Flamingo by Nest โ€” Es Canar โ†’ 300m from beach, pool, quieter east coast base


๐Ÿ’ก Practical Tips for May in Ibiza

Practical Tips for May in Ibiza
Practical Tips for May in Ibiza

Amnesia 50th tickets: Buy now. This will sell out. Advance tickets from ~โ‚ฌ50 vs. โ‚ฌ60โ€“โ‚ฌ70 at the door (if they’re even available).

Medieval Fair tip: Go on Thursday May 7 (opening day) or Sunday May 10 for slightly smaller crowds. Late afternoon is the magic hour โ€” golden light on the medieval walls, performers warming up, food stalls firing.

Budget strategy: Mix affordable nights (Defected at Chinois ~โ‚ฌ30, Es Paradis ~โ‚ฌ20, Eden ~โ‚ฌ20) with one or two splurge events (Amnesia 50th, Calvin Harris). You don’t need to spend โ‚ฌ100+ every night to have an incredible Ibiza week.

Weather: May averages 20โ€“25ยฐC with long sunny days. Perfect for combining daytime beach/culture with nighttime clubbing. Bring sunscreen for Ushuaรฏa daytime events.

Transport reminder: Amnesia and [UNVRS] both offer free shuttles from San Antonio and Playa d’en Bossa. The Discobus runs until 6:30am. Book taxis before 2am to avoid surge pricing (โ‚ฌ20โ€“โ‚ฌ35 per ride after 2am). ๐ŸšŒ


Frequently Asked Questions โ“

When is the Amnesia 50th anniversary opening party in 2026?

Amnesia Ibiza’s 50th anniversary opening party takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The lineup features Amelie Lens, 999999999, Seth Troxler, Joseph Capriati, Alan Fitzpatrick, Fatima Hajji, Marco Faraone, Enzo Siragusa, Josh Baker, and more across the Terraza and Club Room. Tickets start from approximately โ‚ฌ50 in advance. The event is expected to sell out โ€” book early.

What is the Medieval Fair in Ibiza and when does it take place?

The Feria Medieval de Ibiza (Eivissa Medieval) is a free four-day cultural festival held in Dalt Vila, Ibiza’s UNESCO World Heritage old town. In 2026, it runs May 7โ€“10. The fortress transforms into a medieval market with over 200 craft stalls, approximately 100 actors and musicians, falconry, fire-breathing, belly dancing, and food stalls serving dishes from the Christian, Arab, and Sephardic traditions reflecting Ibiza’s multicultural history. Museums in Dalt Vila offer free admission during the festival. It draws 100,000โ€“150,000+ visitors.

Where has Defected moved to in Ibiza 2026?

For 2026, Defected has moved from Eden (its previous home) to Club Chinois in Marina Botafoch, Ibiza Town. The new residency is called “Forever” and runs every Thursday for 23 weeks from May 7 through October 8. Chinois has a capacity of approximately 1,000 โ€” much smaller than Eden’s 5,000 โ€” so the nights will be more intimate but likely to sell out faster. Note the strict dress code at Chinois: men must wear full-length trousers.

What Ibiza residencies start in May 2026?

May 2026 sees 18 major residencies launch across Ibiza’s clubs. Key launches include Calvin Harris at Ushuaรฏa (Fridays from May 29), Solomun +1 at Pacha (Sundays from May 31), Glitterbox at Amnesia (Fridays from May 15, moved from Hรฏ Ibiza), Marco Carola Music On at Pacha (Fridays from May 15), Black Coffee at Hรฏ Ibiza (Saturdays from May 2), Defected at Chinois (Thursdays from May 7), ANTS at Ushuaรฏa (Saturdays from May 2), CamelPhat at Hรฏ (Fridays from May 1), and Claptone The Masquerade at Chinois (Saturdays from May 16).

When does Calvin Harris start at Ushuaรฏa Ibiza in 2026?

Calvin Harris begins his 2026 Ushuaรฏa Ibiza residency on Friday, May 29. He plays every Friday through October 2. Additionally, in 2026, he has an unprecedented second weekly slot โ€” Tuesdays from July 7 through August 25. This double residency (roughly 25+ shows) is the most extensive schedule he has held at the venue. Tickets start from approximately โ‚ฌ110 and often sell out weeks in advance for peak July/August dates.

Is May a good time to visit Ibiza?

May is widely considered one of the best months to visit Ibiza. Accommodation is 20โ€“40% cheaper than the Julyโ€“August peak, the weather averages 20โ€“25ยฐC (warm and sunny without extreme heat), and the club calendar is already packed with major residency launches. You get the Medieval Fair (free), the Amnesia 50th anniversary opening, Calvin Harris and Solomun season launches, and all the atmosphere of early season without the overcrowding of midsummer. The main trade-off is that some residencies (David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Carl Cox, FISHER) don’t start until June.

What free events are there in Ibiza in May 2026?

The biggest free event in May is the Feria Medieval de Ibiza (May 7โ€“10) in Dalt Vila โ€” four days of medieval markets, street performance, and free museum access. Beyond that, Pikes in San Antonio runs free guest-list-only parties throughout the month (sign up two weeks ahead at pikesibiza.com). The Las Dalias Saturday hippy market in San Carlos is free to wander, and many bars along the San Antonio sunset strip host free sunset DJ sessions.

This guide is updated regularly as new events are announced. Last updated: March 24, 2026. For the full Ibiza 2026 season, check our complete series: โ† April (Opening Parties) | June (Full Power cooming soon) โ†’

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