MOGA Essaouira unveils dates and first names for cultured return in October 2025

MOGA FESTIVAL

October 1 – 5 2025

Essaouira, Morocco

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Apollonia, Bedouin, Bonobo (DJ set), DJ Tennis, Folamour, Moblack, Nitefreak, Patrick Mason, Praslea, Saoirse and more all play. 

MOGA Festival returns to its Moroccan roots with a sixth edition in Essaouira promising five days of tasteful music, culture and community connection. The 2025 edition will be held from October 1 to 5, with the first two days dedicated to the OFF program in Essaouira’s historic centre, followed by three days of IN programming at the Hôtel le Golf d’Essaouira & Spa. 

The first wave of names for this edition makes for a tasteful blend of house, techno and minimal and everything in between from the likes of Apollonia, Arapu, Bonobo (DJ Set), Bedouin, DJ Tennis, Folamour, Janeret, Patrick Mason, Saoirse, and more.


MOGA is a boutique festival born in 2016 in Essaouira and celebrated for its breezy Atlantic vibes and tasteful electronic music. Attends are treated to rich local culture and cuisines as well as dancing under a baking sun or starry night sky with plenty of discoveries to be made in the heart of the wind city. The music is always a thoughtful blend of international and local sounds that also promotes the beautiful destination and the Souiri lifestyle through multiple events.

All this goes down at the Hôtel le Golf d’Essaouira & Spa, from 2:00 PM until 3:00 AM across four diverse stages – Main, Garden, Wild, and Terrace, with a diverse program featuring over 70 artists from around the world. Between sets, they can cool off in two refreshing swimming pools or wander through a beautiful palm grove.

Like its sister edition in Caparica, Portugal, MOGA Essaouira will feature a rich program of wellness sessions, workshops, art installations, panels and local culinary experiences that are all designed to deepen the connection between music, culture and people. 

MOGA will welcome 16,000 attendees, including a strong international presence that reinforces its role as an unmissable destination festival that brings like-minded people together. As ever, MOGA is more than a festival, it’s a lifestyle, a tribe, and a celebration of cultural fusion.


Lineup [A-Z]

ADASSIYA (live) – ANZAR – APOLLONIA – ARAPU – ARYMÉ – AVÖ – BEDOUIN – BONOBO (DJ SET) – CABANNE – CHOUJAA – DANIEL BELL – DEATRA – DJ TENNIS – FOLAMOUR – GARRETT DAVID – HOLLY MOLLY – JANERET – JAWORA – JNJS – KOSH (LIVE) – LIVER J – MANUEL COTTA – MASSALA – MIISHU – MIROLOJA – MOBLACK – NATHABES – NEYL & NADRUMS (live) – NITEFREAK – NOMADS – PATRICK MASON – PRASLEA – PRIKU – SAOIRSE – STEVE O’SULLIVAN (live) – THOMAS MELCHIOR – TOMAS STATION – ZEINA – ZULU NAWFEL – YAYA (MA) & MORE TBC

Zamna Festival Côte d’Azur Reveals Full Lineup 

Âme, ANYMA, DJ Tennis, Marco Carola, Magit Cacoon, Shimza, Stephan Bodzin & more are all set to perform at Zamna

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Date: 1st – 2nd August  | Location: Côte d’Azur, France

The Zamna Festival is set to return to Fréjus for its 2025 edition, which is already positioning itself as a standout event in the European techno summer. Remaining faithful to its organic and sensory essence, Zamna persistently expands the horizons of musical experience, uniting the most inspiring talents from the international electronic landscape.

Two highlights will characterise this distinctive weekend. On Friday, the audience will engage in a futuristic and immersive experience with ANYMA, co-founder of the Afterlife label, who will deliver a captivating audiovisual live performance that merges music with cutting-edge technology. 

On SaturdayMARCO CAROLA will headline Zamna Côte d’Azur. As a prominent figure in the global house and tech-house scene, he guarantees a vibrant, sun-soaked closing set, meticulously crafted to keep Fréjus dancing until the early hours. 

The confirmed line-up features a curated selection of the most influential and esteemed artists within the electronic music scene: Gordo, Wade, Mind Against, Shimza, Andrea Oliva, Ilario Alicante, Korolova, Agents Of Time, Øostil, Âme DJ, ARTBAT, Toto Chiavetta, Meloko, Rivo, Arodes, Mëstiza, Pole Position, and Magit Cacoon. 

Zamna Festival is pleased to unveil the artists who will finalise the 2025 line-up: DJ Tennis, Stephan Bodzin, Joezi, Jimi Jules, Sam Shure, Yet More, II Faces, Zamna Soundsystem, Josh Gigante, and Moeaike will join the journey to enhance this edition with fresh musical hues and distinctive performances. 

For convenient access, the festival provides a distinctive camping area situated in close proximity to the venue, allowing attendees to fully immerse themselves in the experience and enjoy the weekend with complete freedom. Festival attendees will have the opportunity to reserve their parking space for the day or for the duration of the event. 

All tickets and options (camping, parking) are now available on Shotgun with additional information at zamnacotedazur.com

AMØK Club Mallorca announces Summer Season with Archie Hamilton, Ben Klock, Patrice Bäumel, Alle Farben, Lehar B2b Denis Horvart 


Mallorca’s leading music venue boasts epic indoor and outdoor spaces, cutting-edge production and inventive programming.

AMØK Club has unveiled its standout line-ups for the 2025 summer season. With cutting-edge design, immersive production and inventive programming, AMØK is leading the scene in Mallorca, and is just 3 km from Palma Airport. 

Mallorca is fast carving out a reputation as a considered alternative to Ibiza that is more affordable and just as vital for music and travel lovers. The island offers designer retreats, upscale wellness and the legendary AMØK, which is at the heart of this cultural transformation and draws a cosmopolitan crowd of globetrotters and design‑focused locals. It goes way beyond the usual clubbing standard with unreal fusions of music, art, nature, culture and design. 

Because of this, AMØK is rewriting this sun-kissed island’s clubbing story. It boasts seven nights of eclectic programming across two stages – an open-air terrace perfect for golden-hour sets and a high-voltage indoor main room with a wide array of sounds from across the spectrum. This immersive and boutique megaclub blends sophistication with rebellion and has long ranked among Spain’s Top 20 clubs. 

What really stands it apart on the island is AMØK’s unreal audiovisual arsenal which offers a multi-sensory and high definition experience unlike anywhere else in Mallorca. It  includes 140+ moving lights, powerful washes, confetti cannons, megatron effects and immersive visuals that make it a truly out of body  spectacle. Expect every night to shift from relaxed terrace beats to euphoric main-room energy like nowhere else. 

All new for this year is Masaka Africana, which made its dazzling debut in late June and is an exclusive fusion of music, art and fire that captivates audiences with bold and diverse line-ups that lead the scene from the front.. Featuring over 11 performers from Ibiza, the event delivers a powerful musical trio that takes place every Thursday through early September. Headlined by international DJ and acclaimed producer Mickey Dastinz, the night blends Afro-house, deep house and progressive house, all driven by a strong tribal energy. Guests can also enjoy international street food from diverse food trucks and a vibrant, multicultural boho market.

This summer also offers a bold mix of DJ talent from the sharp end of house and techno with headliners; Patrice Bäumel (05/07), Lehar B2b Denis Horvart (06/07), Alle Farben (12/07), Archie Hamilton (13/07), Melanie Ribbe (20/07), Ben Klock (03/08), James Hype (16/08) and Ilario Alicante (23/08) all set to play. 

As well as that is the TRIBU SUNSET PARTY every Sunday on the terrace, an open‑air ritual of house and electronic chill-out as the sun dips over the Mallorcan hills with Latin infused tech later into the night, every style of house and techno can be sampled 7 days a week at AMØK.

There has never been a better time or place to experience Mallorca’s clubbing revolution than this summer at AMØK. For more information and tickets head to; amokmallorca.com/en/

Address – Carretera de S´Aranjassa, Km 10, Levante, 07199, Islas Baleares

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Patrice Bäumel (05/07)

Lehar B2b Denis Horvart (06/07)

Alle Farben (12/07)

Archie Hamilton (13/07)

Melanie Ribbe (20/07)

Ben Klock (03/08) 

James Hype (16/08)

Ilario Alicante (23/08)

WEEKLY RESIDENCIES

MENTIROSO (Every Tuesday)

CRUSH (Every Wednesday)

MASAKA AFRICANA (Every Thursday) 

BONITX (Every Friday)

TRIBU SUNSET PARTY (Every Sunday)

AIROD drops new white-label single “Closer”

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After the success of his rave-infused hit “Kiss Girl,” AIROD doubles down on his distinctive style with “Closer,” a melodic yet high-energy techno anthem powered by an irresistible reverse bass and seductive vocal hooks.

Engineered for peak-time dancefloor impact, the track’s dynamic structure builds tension through its punchy kicks and a captivating rave melody, culminating in an exhilarating second drop designed to ignite crowds and lift hands high.

Balancing raw intensity with euphoric synth leads, “Closer” showcases AIROD’s skill in merging classic rave energy with cutting-edge sound design, affirming his reputation as one of techno’s freshest talents.

Artist: AIROD

Title: Closer

Release Date: 13th June 2025

Tracklist:

1) Closer

DJ Fat Tony Celebrates Pride at Ministry with Full LGBTQ+ Line-Up

Ministry of Pride will take place on July 5th at the South London Superclub

On 5 July, Ministry of Pride returns with a statement of sound that is bold, loud and unapologetically queer. Taking over all rooms of Ministry of Sound, an all-LGBTQ+ lineup featuring Fat Tony, Catz ‘N Dogz, FAFF, Josh Harrison, Princess Julia, Reenie, Tete Bang and NOT BAD FOR A GIRL to remind everyone what Pride is really about: freedom, identity and a full spectrum of self-expression at London’s Ministry of Sound.

Leading the charge is DJ Fat Tony, a true legend in UK nightlife who has long been a tastemaker, provocateur, and author. The recently married queer icon continues to break barriers in a scene still dominated by straight male energy, not least with his recent signing to Defected. 

His eclectic and essential DJ sets are raw, electric, and have seen him hold residencies from Limelight to Ibiza, play Glastonbury and Glitterbox, and soundtrack Versace runways. On the day of the party, he drops the first single from HARD CAMP, a new collaborative EP with KDA, his longtime peer, creative partner, and friend. 

Joining him are Polish house music heavyweights Catz N Dogz, London duo FAFF, nightlife legend Princess Julia, dynamic selector Josh Harrison, alt-pop performer Reenie, drag icon Tete Bang, and genre-crushing collective Not Bad For A Girl, all of whom proudly part of the LGBTQ+ community.

From hard house and vogue beats to disco attitude and underground fire, Ministry of Pride is a celebration of queer joy and a resistance to normalisation you don’t want to miss.

Málaga’s Sophie Festival Unveils 2025 Open-Air Series with Bicep, Richie Hawtin, Ricardo Villalobos, Apollonia & Helena Hauf

The boundary-pushing open-air series returns to Málaga for six massive weekends of electronic music at Ogus Park, welcoming over 80,000 attendees and hosting some of the world’s most revered artists.

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Sophie is back this summer and it’s bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever. With six electrifying weekends planned from June to September at the stunning Ogus Park, just ten minutes from central Málaga, Sophie is set to reshape the region’s cultural landscape with its most ambitious series to date.

Today, Sophie reveals its full 2025 season line-up, adding a new wave of electronic icons to an already world-class roster. Newly announced names include Bicep (presenting their rare CHROMA AV show), ANOTR, Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola, Apollonia, and Helena Hauff, joining previously confirmed headliners including Solomun, Charlotte de Witte, Ricardo Villalobos, Nina Kraviz, Âme, The Blessed Madonna, and Maceo Plex.

The line-up blends heavyweight names with underground innovators: tINI, Raresh, Nicolas Lutz, Octave One (Live), Gene on Earth, Ryan Elliott, Ogazón, Quest, Sonja Moonear, Traumer, John Talabot, Marino Canal, Onur Özer, Paramida, Sugar Free & Fonte, The Ghost, Paquita Gordon, Young Marco, and more. A special highlight comes from Dekmantel Soundsystem, curating a showcase that underscores their global influence on forward-thinking club culture.

With over 80,000 people expected, Sophie’s 2025 edition introduces a new “Weekender” format, running Friday and Saturday across three weekends, as well 3 additional stand alone dates, each designed for deep sonic immersion across both cutting-edge stages.

“The goal is clear: to put Málaga firmly on the global map of world-class electronic music destinations,” says Felipe Kuo, Director of Sophie. “We believe this season will mark a cultural turning point for the city.”

Sophie isn’t just a festival. It’s a celebration of nature, technology, music, and community. An open-air experience that connects the pulse of the global underground with the soul of southern Spain.

Last tickets for the Grand Opening are available now at sophie.es

Sophie is changing the game this summer. Make sure you’re part of it!

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DATES & LINE-UPS

June 20
Grand Opening Weekend
SOLOMUN [EXTENDED SET]
ARGIA
GIORGIO MAULINI
JNJS
NOTRE DAME
OGAZÓN
RYAN ELLIOT

June 21
Grand Opening Weekend
THE BLESSED MADONNA
CHAOS IN THE CBD
MATHEW JONSON [LIVE]
GENE ON EARTH
RAKIN UNDER
SUGAR FREE & FONTE
THE GHOST

June 28
CHARLOTTE DE WITTE
ENRICO SANGUILIANO
OCTAVE ONE [LIVE A/V]
tINI
ANTHEA
VOIGTMANN
CHARLOTTE
TUNIK
LUCAS [LIVE]

July 18
Special Weekender
NINA KRAVIZ
MACEO PLEX
ÂME [LIVE]
ALCI
MARINO CANAL
ONUR ÖZER
QUEST
ROMAN

July 19
Special Weekender
RICARDO VILLALOBOS B2B RARESH
DEKMANTEL SOUNDSYSTEM
GIORGIO MAULINI
LUCA LOZANO
SONJA MOONEAR
TIAGO WALTER
YOUNG MARCO

August 1 and 2

Special Weekender

ANOTR

APOLLONIA

JOHN TALABOT

August 2

Special Weekender

RICHIE HAWTIN

HELENA HAUFF

September 6
MARCO CAROLA

CHRIS STUSSY

September 13

Grand Closing

BICEP (Present Chroma AV/DJ Set)
OVERMONO

Halfmoon Festival Reveals August – December Line-ups for Koh Phangan’s Signature Forest Rave

Blastoyz, Reality Test, Ghost Rider, Ranji, WHITENO1SE, Silver Panda, Terra, MR.BLACK, Weekend Heroes, Tezla and more all play 

Thailand’s legendary Halfmoon Festival is one of the most famous open-air electronic events in the world and it now announces the artist line-ups for its high season from August – December 2025.

Halfmoon Festival takes place every two weeks and draws international and local DJs from the house, techno, trance and indie dance scenes. Each two-day festival experience begins with beachside activities such as international DJs, fire performers, exotic dancers, dipping pool, private beach, fun festival games such as giant Jenga, beer pong, hula hooping, juggling and more at the opulent Harmony Beach Club.

Then day two heads into the Magical Forest of Koh Phangan where three stages await for an all night multi-sensory rave beneath the moonlit canopy featuring fire shows, and three distinct dance floors. They are the Prime Stage, G Floor, and The Cave, the festival hosts a blend of live performances and DJ sets, ranging from melodic techno and psychedelic trance to house, indie dance, hip-hop and reggaeton with industry leading lighting and sound, festival infrastructure and plenty of hidden surprises in the Halfmoon Magical Forest venue.

The upcoming editions from August until December will feature performances from Blastoyz, Reality Test, Ghost Rider, WHITENO1SE, BERG, Ranji, Silver Panda, MR.BLACK, Weekend Heroes, Querox, Phaxe, Junam, Brahma, Tezla, Terra, Timelock, Tripical Note, Faith, Vakabular, Sun Diary, Seebeat and Esther Simon, T-Gecko, Konos, Jordan Love, amongst many more. 

Founded in 2002, the festival offers an alternative to the island’s more commercial beach parties. With a focus on high-quality sound, lighting and artistic design and upscale European-style production in a tropical jungle setting, it transforms the venue into a themed space called the Magical Forest, carefully curated by designer Carin Dickson.

Koh Phangan’s natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere provide a unique backdrop for the festival, with nearly 2,000 accommodation options available, from hostels and bungalows to high-end resorts. It is an essential stop off for any self respecting raver and there has never been a better time to experience it than now. 

For more information about this unreal weekend experience visit halfmoonfestival.com.

Mixmag Ibiza Sessions Unveils Bold Headliners for Debut Residency At Amnesia Ibiza

World renowned dance music authority Mixmag kicks off its first ever White Isle residency at Amnesia Ibiza on Wednesday, June 11 with a red hot opening featuring US house legend Armand Van Helden, Defected’s Sam Divine and the innovative Ares Carter.

 The Mixmag Ibiza Sessions takes in eight dates altogether continuing on June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16 and September 24 before an epic Closing Party on October 1. 

June sees Mixmag Ibiza Sessions at Amnesia host social media sensation and rave aficionado Fish56Octagon, hard and fast techno from Oguz and Rebekah, hardcore from Angerfist, all shades of minimal and techno from Julian Jeweil, Pan-Pot and Space 92.

July brings the raw energy of Boys Noize, hard dance and trance from Davyboi and Pegassi, and techno, acid, hard dance and high impact grooves from Faster Horses, Adrian Mills and Cloudy, with a special back-to-back from Joris Voorn and Yotto and fresh tech from Franky Wah.

Other names playing Mixmag Ibiza Sessions at Ibiza throughout the season include Hector Oaks, Bad Boombox, Pastis & Buenri and Daria Kolosava

These electrifying sessions will take place on the legendary Amnesia Terrace, with an immersive dance floor set-up placing you up close and personal with the headliners. 

Nick Stevenson, Global Managing Director of Mixmag says; “Mixmag has been covering, supporting and hosting parties in Ibiza since the 1980s. In 2025 we’re bringing eight massive events to Ibiza, showcasing genres and artists from around the world. Come and be part of dance music history.”

Grego O’Halloran, Promoter of Mixmag Ibiza Sessions at Amnesia added; “It’s incredibly exciting to be able to launch the Mixmag Ibiza Sessions residency. We will be bringing a high energy dance floor experience to Amnesia’s iconic terrace, creating an unprecedented vibe in that room, on top of a massive multi-genre line-up from all parts of electronic music. See you on the dance floor!“

As well as this much anticipated residency, Mixmag Ibiza Sessions will also host special pop-up shows around the island, so keep your eyes peeled for details as the season unfolds. 

OPENING PARTY

WEDNESDAY JUNE 11

TERRACE

ARES CARTER

ARMAND VAN HELDEN

HARVY VALENCIA b3b JESSE CALOSSO b3b JEAN PIERRE

SAM DIVINE

WEDNESDAY JUNE 18

TERRACE

ANGERFIST

DEMONIA

FISH56OCTAGON

GASTON ZANI

GNRØ

OGUZ

REBEKAH

WEDNESDAY JUNE 25

TERRACE

JULIAN JEWEIL

ONYVAA

PAN-POT

SPACE 92

+ MORE TBA

WEDNESDAY JULY 02

TERRACE

BOYS NOIZE

DAVYBOI

GI.O

PASTIS & BUENRI

PEGASSI

ADRIAN MILLS INVITES:

WEDNESDAY JULY 09

TERRACE

ADRIAN MILLS

CLOUDY

FASTER HORSES

KATY ROUGH

KUKO

SERAFINA

SIKOTI

WEDNESDAY JULY 16

TERRACE

CAAL

FRANKY WAH

JORIS VOORN b2b YOTTO

MARLIE

+ MORE TBA

WEDNESDAY SEP 24

TERRACE

BAD BOOMBOX

FIHIGA

MISCHLUFT

PARKERSTRANGE

SUPERSTRINGS

CLOSING PARTY

WEDNESDAY OCT 01

TERRACE

HECTOR OAKS B2B DARIA KOLOSOVA

MHA IRI B2B MARIE VAUNT

SPACE 92 X POPOF PRESENT TURBULENCES

+ MORE TBA

MRAK to Curate Day Two of Afterlife Festival Barcelona 2025

Dates: 13th & 14th June

Tickets:
Friday / Saturday

This June Afterlife Festival will hosted over two days individually curated by global electronic trendsetters MRAK and ANYMA. 

Afterlife Festival is set to debut at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 13 and 14, 2025, with a two-day program that explores the full depth and emotional spectrum of the legendary Afterlife sound. Saturday belongs to MRAK — the solo project of Carmine Conte, co-founder of Tale Of Us and a visionary in the world of melodic techno who has curated a bold line, while Friday’s experience will be curated by Anyma.

More than just a solo venture, MRAK represents Conte’s deeper, more introspective creative journey. While Tale Of Us has shaped much of the Afterlife identity, MRAK delves into the more conceptual and experimental realms of Conte’s artistry, where music becomes a medium for story telling, transformation and immersive experiences.

Saturday at Afterlife Festival will reflect MRAK’s distinct vision with a musical narrative that is emotionally rich and artistically daring, guided by his personal approach to composition, performance and visual storytelling. The day promises an intimate yet grand-scale exploration of what Afterlife has become: a world built not just on music, but on connection with CamelPhat, Gordo, Layla Benitez, 19:26, Omnya, 8KAYS, Alfa Romero, Asal, Øostil and EarthLife all playing. 

Set across two custom-designed stages, the festival will be heightened by cutting-edge production, stunning visuals and the signature Afterlife atmosphere that continues to push the boundaries of what electronic music events can be.

MRAK’s day at Afterlife Barcelona is a reflection of his creative spirit and exclusive chance for long-standing fans and new listeners alike to experience the next chapter of Afterlife through his lens.

The Barcelona edition follows the announcement of a second Afterlife Festival in Mexico City at Hipódromo de las Américas, set for June 10–11, 2025.

General sale tickets are live now:

Friday June 13th Curated By ANYMA:

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Saturday June 14th Curated By MRAK:

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About Afterlife

Founded in 2016, Afterlife has evolved from an event series and record label to become a multidimensional platform for groundbreaking artists and visually sensational installations.  From outdoor stages offering a striking natural landscape to industrial-size indoor venues, Afterlife creates a site-specific concept, sound and visual production for each show. 


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Pacha ICONS makes a highly anticipated return with Carl Cox’s Middle East comeback at Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE (Dubai)

Pacha ICONS is a multi-genre, open-air musical celebration that brings the world’s biggest international talent to Playa Pacha, a stunning beach club with unparalleled Ibizan party spirit

Black Coffee, Marco Carola, Solomun, Rampa, ANOTR, Pawsa, CamelPhat, Mochakk, Blond:ish, Parallelle, Adam Ten, Gerd Janson and more, have all played iconic sets in 2025

The series returns in October 2025 with techno titan, Carl Cox.

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After raising the bar with its latest and most memorable season, Pacha ICONS makes a much anticipated return with none other than world renowned techno legend, Carl Cox playing Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE (Dubai) on 17 October 2025. 

Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE is now a world renowned and striking beachfront destination located in the vibrant  and iconic neighbourhood of JBR. With a unique twist of magical Ibizan charm, it  has become the region’s go-to destination for music lovers who want a high-thrills and truly immersive electronic experience with the world’s most celebrated DJs. 

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the hotel’s sleek architecture, the unique venue features three glistening pools, a beach, and one of the largest LED screens in the region projecting dynamic visuals that complement the music and elevate the overall atmosphere to unprecedented levels.

Already in 2025, indelible memories have been made with standout sets from innovative and internationally recognised talents such as Black Coffee, Marco Carola, Solomun, Rampa, Mochakk, CamelPhat, and many more. Now, the countdown is on for the world’s best artists to return for another sensational new season. 

This party restarts on 17 October, with British legend Carl Cox showcasing his famously infectious energy, legendary mixing skills and blend of cutting edge sounds. With roots in acid house and techno, his sets are powerful journeys that blend classic cuts with new school innovation at the world’s best clubs. 

This party is an essential experience in Dubai and is backed by 50 years of party expertise from the legendary Pacha Ibiza, and offers an unparalleled experience in the region.