DEFECTED ANNOUNCES RETURN TO PACHA FOR 2025 SEASONFOR A SUMMER OF LATE-NIGHT IBIZA ROMANCE

“Ibiza has always been special to us, and this next chapter promises to be extraordinary.” – Wez Saunders, CEO, Defected

This summer Defected will return to Pacha Ibiza for the 2025 season, taking over Thursday nights from 8th May to 2nd October. With the promise of delivering a summer of exceptional house music, Defected will showcase the label’s dynamic roster of talent and distil Ibiza’s unique sense of romance, with some very special guests along the way.

A staple of Ibiza’s music culture since 2000, Defected looks forward to joining forces with the iconic Pacha once again after a 13-year hiatus, inviting all to celebrate their love for house music with a residency guaranteed to ignite intrigue. Following a successful summer at Ushuaïa Ibiza for the 2024 season, which made a fitting celebration for Defected’s 25th anniversary, the label will pivot from the daytime, festival-style format, returning to late-night, after dark adventures for this summer.

“Defected’s story with Pacha is one of the most iconic chapters in our history. To return to this legendary club, an institution of Ibiza, where we shared nearly a decade of memories feels like a homecoming. Pacha’s heritage and passion perfectly align with Defected’s ethos, and we’re excited to return to this world- renowned venue. Ibiza has always been special to us, and this next chapter promises to be extraordinary. House is Home” – Wez Saunders, CEO, Defected

Returning to Pacha marks a special moment for both label and club, with Defected’s longstanding relationship with the legendary venue dating back to the early 2000s. For the 2005-2012 seasons, Defected called Pacha its Ibiza home, now coming full circle to curate 22-weeks of parties at the world-renowned venue.

With many of the label’s most iconic Ibiza moments taking place within Pacha’s storied walls, as well documented in the coffee table book Defected released in 2024 for its 25th anniversary DEFECTED: 25 YEARS IN THE HOUSE, the 2025 season poses the exciting opportunity to build on the legacy between two of Ibiza’s most recognisable brands.

“Pacha Ibiza has always been at the forefront of dance music culture, and Defected is the ultimate embodiment of that spirit. The return of Defected to the legendary Pacha Ibiza signals the revival of a relationship that has shaped a decade of epic parties.
Together, we’re set to deliver an unparalleled experience that redefines how music is celebrated on the White Isle.” — Aloki Batra, CEO, The Pacha Group

With the line-up for the 2025 season to be announced in due course, party goers can expect a diverse line- up of house acts, as demonstrated by Defected’s flagship Croatia and Malta festivals. From Defected’s beloved residents, to its future stars and superstar names, the line-up will demonstrate the label’s enduring commitment to inclusivity and innovation in dance music culture, all under Defected’s unique umbrella of house.

Defected Ibiza at Pacha will run every Thursday night from 8th May – 2nd October, for tickets and more info head HERE.