DC-10 Ibiza

DC10 Ibiza - The Island’s Original Underground Institution

A Hangar with Cult Status

DC10 stands on the Carretera de las Salinas, against the backdrop of planes descending into Ibiza airport. The venue opened in 1989 when brothers Sito and Antonio Lara built a modest bar on the site of a disused aircraft hangar, and it quickly became a local hub for live music and gatherings.

The defining shift came in 1999 when Andrea Pelino and Antonio Carbonaro joined forces with the founders to launch Circoloco. What began as a Monday after-hours has since grown into one of the most influential parties in global electronic music. Despite legal challenges and a brief closure in 2008, DC10 has remained fiercely independent. Now more than three decades on, it continues to embody underground spirit, placing the focus on music, DJs, and the collective energy of the crowd.

Circoloco, Solid Grooves, and the Club’s Weekly Identity

Two residencies shape the DC10 calendar and define its sound. Mondays belong to Circoloco, now inseparable from the club’s name. There is no excessive branding or theatrical staging—just red lighting, stripped-back visuals, and a line-up that consistently attracts house and techno’s biggest names. Regulars such as The Martinez Brothers, Peggy Gou, Seth Troxler, and Jamie Jones all pass through the booth, while the atmosphere stays raw, loyal, and uncompromising. The sunrise moments on La Terrace remain among the most iconic in Ibiza.

On Thursdays, Solid Grooves brings a different yet complementary energy. Rooted in London’s underground scene, the brand has built a strong following on the island. Michael Bibi, Dennis Cruz, and PAWSA lead the charge, alongside a rotating cast of international talent. With its emphasis on rolling grooves and minimal-driven house, Solid Grooves speaks to a younger crowd while keeping the authenticity that defines DC10. Together, these two residencies frame a season built around clarity of programming rather than overextension.

La Terrace, the Main Room, and the Garden

DC10’s layout is simple yet effective, designed around three spaces that each carry their own atmosphere. La Terrace is the club’s defining room. Once fully open-air and now enclosed, it retains a strong connection to the outside world with its large windows and natural light. The energy here peaks at dawn, when the first rays cut across the floor and the beats roll on without pause.

The Main Room delivers the heavier end of the spectrum. Darker, louder, and more hypnotic, it’s where DJs stretch into tougher, high-intensity sets. The sound system is tuned for power and depth, giving this room a different weight from the rest of the venue.

The Garden acts as the gateway. With its own bar and outdoor floor, it often fills up early in the evening, easing guests into the night. Its open-air design and proximity to the runway make it one of Ibiza’s most distinctive warm-up spaces. Together, the three areas form a seamless loop, allowing movement without breaking the flow of the night.

Access, Atmosphere, and the Continuing Legacy

Reaching DC10 is straightforward. It sits less than ten minutes from both Ibiza Town and Playa d’en Bossa, with taxis the most common choice. A car park exists but fills quickly in summer.

Inside, the focus is stripped down to essentials: music, sound, and atmosphere. Lighting stays minimal, red spotlights cutting through smoke and shadow. There are no oversized LED walls or fireworks - just the thrum of the system, the packed floor, and the ritual of dancing until the lights come up. For many, that purity is what makes DC10 unique.

Now entering its fourth decade, the club retains the same independent identity it has always held. Its history is etched into Ibiza’s story, but its spirit remains forward-facing. Week after week, DC10 continues to attract those who want to experience house and techno in its rawest, most uncompromising form. The planes still roar overhead, the Terrace still erupts at dawn, and the name DC10 still carries the same weight it has since the first Mondays of Circoloco.