As the curtains close on two spectacular residencies, Francis Mercier’s Sòley and Honey ‘F#cking’ Dijon, the 2025 season continues to sizzle at Chinois, with three new residencies happening at the intimate club in the Marina – Shimza, Mahmut Orhan, and Kerri Chandler join current residents Claptone’s The Masquerade (Saturdays), Bedouin’s SAGA (Sundays) as part of Chinois’ already illustrious schedule, alongside some special showcases, inc. SlapFunk Records, Disco Dom, and Appetite.
Chinois’ fourth season is their biggest yet, as they gain worldwide appeal thanks to their inclusive, diverse, dancefloor-first ethos and welcoming community. Set within Ibiza Gran Hotel in the heart of the scenic Marina Botafoch, the intimate venue provides an open-hearted welcome to enjoy the world’s best resident and guest DJs and a much-needed escape after dark from the every day. Check out details on the star-studded schedule below…
Thursdays: Kerri Chandler presents KAOZ Theory: IBIZA: July 31 to October 9th
KERRI CHANDLER returns to Chinois for the second year of ‘KAOZ Theory: IBIZA’, joined by an outstanding caliber of DJs, friends and peers, inc. Deep Dish (house set), KiNK, Moodymann, Sally C, The Blessed Madonna, Groove Armada, Eats Everything, Lupe Fuentes, Syreeta and more. Kerri’s KAOZ residency brings old school authentic New York Vibes to mix with the rooted house vibes of Ibiza, very much fitting with Chinois’ inclusive spirit and music-first motto.
Fridays: Shimza & Co – August 8th to August 29th
Chinois gets a powerful dose of African electronic energy as global Afrohouse trailblazer Shimza, one of South Africa’s most influential musical exports, unveils his brand new ‘Shimza & Co’ residency. He’s inviting a world-class lineup of special guests; Andrea Oliva, Kitty Amor, Tripolism, Dennis Ferrer, Arodes, Antdot, Mila Rose,Le Yora, Zakes Bantwini, Stofella, &Friends, Darque will join Shimza under the disco ball for four special Fridays of sensational sounds.
Fridays : Mahmut Orhan – September 19th to October 10th
Mahmut Orhan’s music prowess, passion, creativity, and relentless dedication to his craft have gained him global acclaim. With a career that spans over a decade, Orhan’s journey from a self-taught musician to a celebrated DJ and producer specialising in deep house, nu disco & indie dance infused with different cultures and diverse instruments has been an incredibly fruitful one. For his first Ibiza residency, the Turkish international chart-topper and multi-instrumentalist DJ/producer is joined by Fideles, Annicka, Cincity, Avantgart Tabldot, Maxi Meraki, SONA and more.
Tuesday 26th August: Dombresky presents Disco Dom:
For the first time ever, for one night only at Chinois, famed French DJ/producer Dombresky brings his infamous alter ego to the island. Disco Dom’s sets are filled with classic soul, disco, and funk records from the ‘70s and ‘80s, his parties creating an authentic disco experience complete with retro-inspired decor, mirror balls, photo booths, and custom drink menus. It’s house, it’s disco, it’s unapologetically wild. No rules, just rhythm and revelling in nostalgia of the disco age creating new memories.
Tuesday 16th September: SlapFunk with Dungeon Funk, Laidlaw b2b Mella Dee, Samuel Deep b2b Saoirse, Yass & Mali
Chinois continues to prove itself as an international leading venue for the discerning music lover, welcoming Slapfunk mainstays Dungeon Funk (aka Samuel Deep b2b Tristan Da Cunha b2b Brawther) alongside London’s revered underground trailblazers Saoirse (back after an earlier season Appetite show), Mella Dee, Laidlaw (club debuts) and Ibiza up and comers Yass & Mali.
Continuing on their standout residencies are…
Sundays: Bedouin presents SAGA – June 29th – September 28th
Bedouin’s award-winning Ibiza residency SAGA – part of the island’s story since 2017 – opens a portal to a transcendent nomadic experience. Halfway through their residency, they have reclaimed Sundays on Ibiza. The duo weave diverse influences into the fabric of their global background, reflecting Chinois Ibiza’s ethos – diversity, connection and community, through superb music, sensual visuals and a feeling of travel through time and place. Artists still to play this summer include Mëstiza, Acid Pauli B2B Viken Arman, Jimi Jules, Joseph Capriati, DJ Tennis and an exclusive Bedouin B2B Lee Burridge…
Saturdays: Claptone presents The Masquerade – May 24th – October 4th
Claptone, the Man in the Golden Mask brings magic, mystery and seductive house music to summer Saturdays. The longest running weekly residency at Chinois this summer, upcoming guests inc. Dimitri From Paris, Nora En Pure, Roger Sanchez, Arielle Free, Foals (DJ set), Solardo, Holly Hutch…
Tuesdays: Appetite – 6 dates this summer – 02.09, 30.09
There’s still two dates left at Chinois to catch cult favourite London-based underground party starters Appetite, founded by Elliot Schooling and Liam Palmer, on the white isle. Upcoming guests inc. Dan Shake, Elliot Schooling and Liam Palmer, Koko, Locky, Luke Dean and more TBA.
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