Solomun +1 at Pacha Ibiza
A Sunday Ritual That Still Reigns Supreme in 2025
Solomun remains a standout in the electronic music world precisely because he refuses to follow trends. He curates deep, emotive, and often unexpected journeys through sound - and you won’t often hear the same set twice. His sets are progressive, layered, and meticulously built. Whether it’s a sunrise set that stretches two hours past schedule or a tightly constructed club night, Solomun’s commitment to the music and the mood in the room is what keeps people coming back. He may not be everyone’s definition of "techno," but if you’re into long builds, careful transitions, and emotional payoffs, he’s still 100% worth seeing. And there’s a refreshing humility to this format, he’s not the only star. But he is the gravitational centre.
To understand why Solomun +1 hits as hard as it does, you have to understand Pacha itself. Opened in 1973 by Ricardo Urgell, the venue was originally a farmhouse surrounded by fields. It became the first superclub in Ibiza long before that term even existed. With its iconic cherry logo, intimate multi-room layout, and blend of bohemian glamour and hedonism, Pacha wasn’t just a nightclub, it was the blueprint for nightlife culture as we know it.
Unlike the concrete rave temples that came later, Pacha retained its Mediterranean warmth and elegance. The VIP balconies overlook the dancefloor rather than seal themselves off from it, the layout encourages interaction, and the sound system is tuned for both power and clarity. It’s this juxtaposition of tradition and technical sophistication that makes it the perfect canvas for Solomun’s sound.
So if you find yourself in Ibiza on a Sunday this summer, you know where to go. Not because it’s the hype, but because it’s the heart. Under the arches of Pacha, in the care of a DJ who’s still evolving.
A Sunday Ritual That Still Reigns Supreme in 2025
By Sophie Morrow
There are few club nights in the world that carry the gravitational pull of Solomun +1 at Pacha Ibiza. Now in its 12th year, the residency continues to defy the limits of longevity and relevance in a scene that’s notorious for burning bright and fast. At 48, Solomun proves that the right combination of vision, skill, and soul doesn’t fade with time. It only deepens.
Stepping into Pacha on a Sunday night still feels like entering a temple. The crowd is diverse, older heads who’ve followed Solomun’s journey since his early Hamburg days, young first-timers drawn by legend, and everything in between.
Solomun’s magic lies in his ability to shape an experience rather than simply play a set. He’s not one for pyrotechnics or cheap peaks. His signature melodic tech-house builds slowly, building and releasing. When the energy gets heavy, he knows how to inject just enough euphoria to bring the floor back to life. Which is much needed on the dance floor of a super steamy club in high season.
Solomun remains a standout in the electronic music world precisely because he refuses to follow trends. He curates deep, emotive, and often unexpected journeys through sound - and you won’t often hear the same set twice. His sets are progressive, layered, and meticulously built. Whether it’s a sunrise set that stretches two hours past schedule or a tightly constructed club night, Solomun’s commitment to the music and the mood in the room is what keeps people coming back. He may not be everyone’s definition of "techno," but if you’re into long builds, careful transitions, and emotional payoffs, he’s still 100% worth seeing. And there’s a refreshing humility to this format, he’s not the only star. But he is the gravitational centre.
To understand why Solomun +1 hits as hard as it does, you have to understand Pacha itself. Opened in 1973 by Ricardo Urgell, the venue was originally a farmhouse surrounded by fields. It became the first superclub in Ibiza long before that term even existed. With its iconic cherry logo, intimate multi-room layout, and blend of bohemian glamour and hedonism, Pacha wasn’t just a nightclub, it was the blueprint for nightlife culture as we know it.
Unlike the concrete rave temples that came later, Pacha retained its Mediterranean warmth and elegance. The VIP balconies overlook the dancefloor rather than seal themselves off from it, the layout encourages interaction, and the sound system is tuned for both power and clarity. It’s this juxtaposition of tradition and technical sophistication that makes it the perfect canvas for Solomun’s sound.
So if you find yourself in Ibiza on a Sunday this summer, you know where to go. Not because it’s the hype, but because it’s the heart. Under the arches of Pacha, in the care of a DJ who’s still evolving.