MINISTRY OF SOUND MARKS 35TH ANNIVERSARY WITH FIRST IBIZA SHOW IN A DECADE

Louie Vega, Dan Shake, Benji B and more join the open-air show at 528 Ibiza as part of the global anniversary tour

Ministry of Sound returns to Ibiza for the first time in a decade this September with a one-off event at 528 Ibiza, marking the next chapter in its global 35th anniversary celebrations.

 

Taking place on 3rd September across both the venue’s open-air garden and indoor club space, the multi-room programme reflects the breadth of Ministry’s sound; from house pioneers and underground selectors to contemporary club talent.

 

The garden stage will feature legendary New Yorker Louie Vega, as well as new school house star Dan Shake, Radio 1 selector Benji B and Paisley Jensen. Inside, URGE Presents will host a deeper late-night programme from Robbie Doherty, Reelow, DiOSA and Basso

 

Set in the pine-covered Benimussa Hills above San Antonio, 528 Ibiza has become known for its intimate setting, immersive production and connection to Ibiza’s more natural, Balearic spirit. Combining outdoor spaces with an indoor club room, the venue offers a more close-knit alternative to the island’s larger-scale destinations.

 

Ministry of Sound Club Director, Matt Long notes Ibiza has always been an important part of Ministry of Sound’s history, so returning after ten years away to mark our 35th anniversary had to feel special. 528 represents a side of the island that has real character and authenticity; a unique open-air venue built. With our history at Pacha and Space, this is a show we’re approaching with real intent - the venue, the production and the lineup all reflect that.”

 

528 Brand & Marketing Director Michael Fensom says: "We are truly excited to welcome such an iconic brand as Ministry of Sound to 528 and to be part of their global 35th anniversary celebrations.  To have the brand come back to Ibiza after 10 years and to see it come alive throughout all the different spaces of 528 is going to be very special.  This is all set to be one of the highlights of the whole season and we look forward to celebrating together."

 

Originally founded in London in 1991, Ministry of Sound has played a significant role in the development of global dance music culture through its club, record label and international events. This welcome White Isle return comes in the midst of ongoing 35-year celebrations, which include events around the world and follow on from a new KV2 sound system, multi-dimensional light installation and a fully redesigned dancefloor and DJ booth that was installed in The Box earlier in the year. 

 

LINE UP:

 

Garden (17:00 – 23:00)

Louis Vega

Dan Shake

Benji B

Paisley Jensen

 

Club – URGE Presents (23:00 – 04:00)

Robbie Doherty 

Reelow

DiOSA

Basso

 

Date: 3rd September

Address: 528 Ibiza, Carrer del Romaní, 18, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears, Spain

 

Sign up for access to early bird tickets at www.ministryofsoundibiza.com

Pre Sale: Weds 13th May - 10:00 BST

General Sale: Thurs 14th May - 10:00 BST

808 STATE (DJ SET), CHICANE, DJ SPOONY, DJ LUCK AND MC NEAT AND MORE JOIN FAITHLESS AND CRAIG DAVID AT BARTON LIVE OPEN-AIR SERIES, MANCHESTER

Barton Live has announced a wave of high-profile lineup additions to its debut four-day open-air music series at Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, which runs from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 July 2026. The new names strengthen an already standout programme that brings together some of the most influential figures in UK dance and electronic music alongside globally renowned headliners.

 

Saturday 4 July sees Craig David Presents TS5 elevated with a heavyweight garage and club lineup, featuring UK garage pioneers DJ Luck & MC Neat and Kiss FM mainstay DJ Spoony plus multi-genre master Patrick Nazemi. The additions underline this as a definitive celebration of UK garage and r&b past and present and complements the much loved Craig David’s signature blend of live vocals and DJing.

 

On Friday 3 July, iconic electronic act Faithless (Live) will now be joined by acid house pioneers 808 State who will deliver a showcase of their raw sounds with an exclusive DJ set alongside trance and progressive legend Chicane. 

 

Thursday 2 July is headlined by David Gray, whose Past & Present Tour is already nearing sell-out while Sunday 5 July’s Electric Heart festival features indie favourites including The Fratellis, Scouting For Girls, The Feeling, The Hoosiers, Toploader and Dodgy.

 

Located on Liverpool Road in Eccles, Barton Aerodrome will host four consecutive 5,000-capacity open-air shows that combine large-scale production with a welcoming and accessible outdoor setting. The site will feature bespoke staging, immersive sound and lighting and practical amenities including on-site parking and strong public transport links with early evening finishes designed to appeal to a broad audience.

 

Barton Live is conceived as a cohesive summer series rather than standalone events so offers audiences the opportunity to experience multiple genres and world-class performances across a single long weekend. 

 

Ticket prices vary by event. For more information, visit bartonlive.co.uk

 

Thursday 2 July
David Gray – Past & Present Tour
(14+)

Support Acts TBA

Gates open: 18:00 |  Last entry: 20:00 | Event ends: 23:00

 

Friday 3 July
Faithless – Live
(14+)

Chicane
808 State

Gates open: 17:00 | Last entry: 20:00 | Event ends: 23:00

 

Saturday 4 July
Craig David – Presents TS5
(14+)

DJ Luck & MC Neat 

DJ Spoony
Patrick Nazemi

Gates open: 16:00 | Last entry: 18:00 | Event ends: 22:30

 

Sunday 5 July
Electric Heart – Manchester Indie Festival
(14+)
The Fratellis

Scouting For Girls

The Feeling

The Hoosiers

Toploader 

Dodgy

Gates open: 14:00 | Last entry: 17:00 | Event ends: 22:30

UNLOCKED SICILY CELEBRATES 15 YEARS WITH A LANDMARK SUMMER SEASON AT THE ISLAND’S MOST EXTRAORDINARY LOCATIONS

Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola, Francesco Del Garda, Quest, Josh Baker, Deborah De Luca and more feature across UNLOCKED’s 2026 events: AURA, SOLO and UNLOCKED Music Festival

After 15 years of shaping Sicily’s electronic music scene, UNLOCKED enters its next chapter with an expanded summer programme. Since its inception, the promoter has paired underground music with the island’s most distinctive locations, from ancient archaeological sites to coastal settings. The 15th season builds on that vision, bringing events to six breathtaking locations across Sicily.

Reflecting on the milestone, the UNLOCKED founders say: "We've spent 15 years building this community, sharing emotions through music in extraordinary places, opening this land to the world. Now we evolve. Not just to grow, but to honour what we've built and take it further than ever before."

The 15th anniversary events take place across Sicily’s most storied locations, from the ancient ruins of Segesta and the hilltop city of Palermo to the coastal town of Castellammare del Golfo, the Baroque streets of Modica, and the historic centres of Castelvetrano and Alcamo. The programme spans festival-scale and intimate events, bringing world-class electronic music into spaces of rare cultural and architectural significance.

The UNLOCKED season includes five events across five locations, with a combined capacity of 30,000 and introduces three distinct event formats that will shape how the season unfolds. Aura is the flagship format with large-scale, immersive events rooted in culturally significant spaces. Solo presents single-artist performances in intimate historic settings, offering a more focused encounter between artist and audience. Meanwhile, Unlocked Music Festival continues as the brand's established multi-day format, with broader lineups and wider audiences.

Full event announcements, lineups and ticketing information will follow in the coming months.

Below are the events revealed so far. Additional events and venues will be announced throughout the season

LOCATIONS

Segesta Archaeological Park // Porto Nuovo, Castellammare del Golfo // Castelló dei Conti di Modica // Sistema Delle Piazze // Gibellina // Alcamo // Trapani // Palermo

UNLOCKED 15TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

AURA (1st-2nd May)
Aura Festival @ Segesta Archaeological Park

Francesco Del Garda
Quest
Onur Ozer
Oshana
Josh Baker
Traumer
Locklead
Bartolomeo


AURA (1st June)
Palermo

Lineup TBC

UNLOCKED MUSIC FESTIVAL (25th July)
Unlocked Music Festival @ Porto Nuovo, Castellammare del Golfo

Marco Carola
Ilario Alicante
Frank Storm


AURA (14th August)
Aura @ Sistema delle Piazze, Gibellina

Lineup TBC

SOLO (22nd August)

Solo @ Castello di Modica, Alcamo

Lineup TBC

+ MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED