The History of Clubbing in Ibiza
For years, Ibiza has been known as the clubbing capital of the world. When you think of the island it more than likely conjures up images of all night parties, famous DJs and superclubs pumping out house music. However, this clubbing haven’s origins were a little more modest.
Before the 1960s, as a destination it was relatively unheard of. As the hippy culture grew and backpacking travellers were looking for new, chilled out places to explore, Ibiza became a popular choice due to its easy location near to Spain and the almost constant good weather. It remained a relaxed place to be until cheap flights started to come to prominence in the following few decades, with more and more tourists flocking to the island every year.
It was not until 1973 that the first club opened up on the island in the form of Pacha- the now world famous venue. What many people don’t know is that this wasn’t the first branch of the club, as one had been running near Barcelona for the past 6 years. Nevertheless, Ibiza’s Pacha soon took the top spot and became a favourite destination for clubbers to return to year after year.
Pacha set the stage for clubbing heaven to unfold, and in the following years more and more clubs that are now synonymous with the island began to open their doors- Amnesia and Privilege are just two examples of clubs that are now known throughout the world. The summer parties are also infamous, where four whole months of all night party sessions dominate the island.
However, in more recent years the scene has diversified away from the house music for which it has been known. In 2005 the Ibiza Rocks festival began, which runs live music all summer from the town of San Antonio. Acts tends to be more alternative, and previous line-ups have included the likes of Kasabian and Ian Brown. More than ever, it seems, Ibiza has something for everyone.
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