PACHA ICONS DUBAI UNVEILS FIRST NAMES FOR 2026

• Dubai's exhilarating Pacha ICONS series is back with more brilliant line ups featuring RÜFÜS DU SOL, Solomun, Marco Carola, Franky Rizardo, East End Dubs; and more 

• 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

• Alongside this reveal,  Pacha ICONS will host a  special show with Keinemusik at the vast Bab Al Shams Arena on 28 March 2026

Dubai’s iconic Pacha ICONS series is back for an exhilarating first quarter of 2026 with an extraordinary lineup of world-renowned DJs set to play at the city’s premier beachfront destination, Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE JBR. Promising unforgettable nights of music, energy, and celebration, Pacha ICONS continues to deliver the signature Ibizan party spirit that has made it a must-visit experience for all music lovers.

Pacha ICONS is a multi-genre, open-air musical celebration, bringing the world’s biggest talent to Dubai’s stunning beachfront venue, Playa Pacha. With three glistening pools, a pristine beach and one of the largest LED screens in the region projecting dynamic visuals, each event is designed to create an immersive, high-energy experience that captures the magic of Ibiza right on the Dubai coastline.

The season kicks off in January with two consecutive nights from global sensations and Australian melodic masters RÜFÜS DU SOL, the first on 23 January alongside multidisciplinary trio Avangart Tabldot and then with Copenhagen's 'Dope Dance' creators Tripolism on 24 January. That is followed by a powerhouse performance from house music king and Diynamic label head Solomun on 31 January. 

On 13 February, the internationally celebrated Music On series returns with Marco Carola b2b Franky Rizardo, East End Dubs b2b Max Dean and Ale De Tuglie who will explore all shades of house and techno. 

With decades of party expertise from the legendary Pacha Ibiza, Pacha ICONS promises another season of unforgettable nights, world-class music and unparalleled beachside brilliance. 

Alongside the first names announced for 2026, Pacha ICONS has revealed a special show with Keinemusik at a new location - Bab Al Shams Arena. Details here.

Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR

JANUARY:

23 January

RÜFÜS DU SOL[DJ SET]

Avangart Tabldot

24 January

RÜFÜS DU SOL[DJ SET]

Tripolism 

31 January

Solomun

FEBRUARY:

13 Feb

Music On

Marco Carola b2b Franky Rizardo

East End Dubs b2b Max Dean

Ale De Tuglie

STEVE AOKI AND KAAZE DROP FESTIVAL-READY 'HEAD RUSH' EP

2x-Grammy-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki has teamed up with Swedish producer KAAZEfor their first collaborative EP, Head Rush. The new project sees the longtime friends reunite in the studio following recent hits “Won’t Forget This Time (ft. John Martin)” and “Whole Again (ft. John Martin)” from Aoki’s HiROQUESTalbums. KAAZE also previously remixed Aoki's “Kyro” from HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix. On Head Rush, the pair merge Aoki’s signature electro flair with KAAZE’s distinctive Hōt Teknō style, delivering a set of high-impact festival anthems.



The title track, “Head Rush,” features techno artist Sarah De Warren and blends big-room energy with an emotive, vocal-driven edge. The EP rounds out with “Give It To Me” and “Self Control,” two equally festival-ready cuts. Earlier this month, KAAZE joined Aoki on stage at Hypersonic Festival in Sydney and Melbourne, where the duo debuted both “Head Rush” and “Give It To Me” in front of thousands of fans.



“KAAZE and I have been talking about doing something together for years, and this EP finally captures that shared vision: high-energy, emotional, euphoric,” Aoki shares. “Both ‘Head Rush’ and ‘Give It To Me’ take you straight to that festival moment where everything just lifts. It’s big-room energy with heart, exactly the kind of music that reminds me why I started doing this in the first place.”



“It’s always a blast to jump in the studio with Steve!” exclaims KAAZE. “When we started working on this EP, the goal was simple: make something that absolutely destroys the festival stage. Every drop, every melody, every vocal across all tracks is designed to make people lose themselves in the moment."

Steve Aoki & KAAZE's ‘Head Rush’ is out now on Dim Mak Records.

Steve Aoki & KAAZE - 'Head Rush' Tracklist

Head Rush ft. Sarah De Warren

Self Control

Give It To Me

MORE FROM STEVE AOKI:

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BAILEY IBBS RETURNS WITH “NOTICE THE SILENCE” - A TRANSFORMATIVE, EMOTION-DRIVEN FOURTH RELEASE ON NIGHT SERVICE

Marking his return after a year, and delivering his most personal work to date

London-based producer Bailey Ibbs returns after a year with announcing ‘Notice The Silence’, his fourth EP on his own imprint Night Service, out now. Marking a clear evolution in sound and intention, the release sees Bailey step away from the purely club-driven intensity he’s become known for, instead embracing a more introspective, emotion-led approach built on tension and sincere self-expression.

Long regarded as a key figure in the new wave of contemporary techno, Bailey Ibbs has spent recent years shaping a distinct sonic identity that seamlessly blends techno, breaks and rave-rooted energy. Since emerging in 2022 with his Volta EP, which drew early support from DVS1, Ben Klock and Marrøn, he has gone on to release on influential platforms including KiNK, Token, HATE and SLAM, while continuing to develop Night Service as both a label and curatorial platform.

With Notice The Silence, however, Bailey deliberately turns inward. The EP captures moments of stillness and reflection, channelled through a more spacious, emotive framework that prioritises feeling over function. Rather than chasing peak-time immediacy, the project invites listeners into a slower, more contemplative space; one that embraces fragility, clarity and the weight of quiet moments.

“It’s me exploring new spaces I hadn’t given myself permission to explore before,” Ibbs explains. “Letting the tension breathe, letting the emotion lead. It feels like the most genuine representation of where I’m at creatively.”

The release arrives during a pivotal moment for the London-based artist. In 2024, Bailey was announced as a resident at Berlin’s iconic Tresor, further cementing his position within the global techno landscape. Alongside this, he continues to expand his reach beyond the club through his Rinse FM residency, where longer-form, narrative-led sets allow for deeper musical exploration, and through performances at forward-thinking spaces such as SECTION HQ.

With Night Service continuing to evolve as a platform for boundary-pushing club music, Notice The Silence stands as Bailey Ibbs’ most sincere statement yet: a release defined not by volume, but by intention.

Tracklist:

1) Notice The Silence

2) Message For Creatives

3) Flow State

4) Absolved Of Sin

5) Pulse Of Life

Bailey Ibbs Socials

https://www.instagram.com/bailey_ibbs

https://soundcloud.com/bailey-ibbs

Night Service Socials

https://soundcloud.com/night-service

https://www.instagram.com/nightservicerec/