Defected reveals Line Up for Chinois Ibiza 2026 Residency
Defected has revealed the full line-up for its 2026 Ibiza season at Chinois Ibiza, taking over Thursday nights from 7 May to 8 October. Marking a defining new chapter for the label at the club in the heart of Ibiza’s Marina, walking distance from Ibiza Town. The 23-week residency brings together house music pioneers, global icons and a new generation of talent shaping the future of the genre.
True to Defected’s ethos, the programme balances heritage with forward-thinking programming. From Chicago originator Lil Louis and Detroit visionary Carl Craig, to future stars such as Olive F, D Stone and Joella Jackson, right through to scene-defining figures Kerri Chandler, Kevin Saunderson and Armand Van Helden, Defected continues its long-standing commitment to platforming house music culture in Ibiza.
Alongside them, contemporary heavyweights such as Dennis Ferrer, Eats Everything, Jayda G and Jonas Blue will bring peak-time energy to the Chinois dancefloor, while tastemakers including TSHA, Eliza Rose, Cinthie, KILIMANJARO and Ella Knight reflect the breadth of today’s house landscape.
Defected’s own family remains central to the story, with label mainstays and residents including Sam Divine, Monki and Melé joined by a new wave of artists close to the label, such as Oden & Fatzo, Deetron, Riva Starr, Arielle Free and Shermanology.
Speaking on the line-up announcement, Defected CEO Wez Saunders said: “Chinois is an incredible space, and this line-up reflects where Defected stands right now, honouring our roots while pushing the culture forward. It’s about world-class DJs, genuine community and the energy you only get when the right crowd meets the right music.”
Since opening in 2022, Chinois Ibiza has built a reputation as one of the island’s most respected clubs, prioritising exceptional sound quality to earn its title as the ‘sonic temple of Ibiza’, in turn fostering a community-driven atmosphere often lacking in the island’s club landscape. Offering a refreshing alternative to the superclubs, it provides an authentic Ibiza experience, honouring the island’s spirit.
This year’s Defected season bears the tagline Defected Forever, celebrating over 25 years of togetherness on dancefloors around the world. Rooted in the belief that house music is about connection first and foremost, a social genre that creates lifelong friendships, Defected Forever celebrates the relationships and love stories formed within its global community and at its parties. Honouring Defected’s enduring legacy on the island and beyond, not just defined by records or residencies but by the people who have grown up with the brand and continue to find each other on its dancefloors year after year, the partnership with Chinois demonstrates Defected’s ongoing commitment to prioritising its community and dancefloor-first ethos.
With weekly line-ups and special guests still to be revealed across the season, Defected’s move to Chinois is already shaping up to be one of the island’s most talked-about residencies of 2026. Defected takes over Chinois Ibiza every Thursday from 7 May – 8 October 2026. Tickets are on sale now HERE.
