At Chinois, the spirit of Ibiza is alive and well

Last year TRIP hosted 31 events from March until November, which apparently made it the longest-running residency ever on the island. This summer, the party goes long once again. It started with warm-up events in early April headlined by the likes of Raresh and Traumer, and plays out every week until well after meteorological summer ends.

Someone else excited to be back at Chinois is Chicago party-starter Honey Dijon, who plays Thursdays throughout June and July. “We’re bringing the heat straight to the dancefloor,” she says. “Nothing beats the raw, unfiltered energy of the club — the lights, the bass, that connection between me and the crowd. It’s where music breathes, where it lives. Chinois has that energy, that vibe. I’ve got some of my favourite artists joining me, and I’m really looking forward to it.” Those guests include Jamie xx, Uncle Waffles, Âme, Major League Djz, Derrick Carter, TSHA, Benji B and a house set from Patrick Mason, all of whom will play to one of the most diverse and eclectic crowds on the island.

Next to returning favourites, there have been some big new signings this season too. One of them is Claptone, who presents The Masquerade until 4th October with guests like 2ManyDJs, Hannah Wants B2B Paul Woolford, Flight Facilities, Arielle Free, and DJ sets from Foals and Faithless. It’s a party all about magic, mystery and showmanship with costumed dancers and elaborate decor that taps into the spender and scandal of 17th-century high society in Renaissance Venice.