the romanian brand Sunwaves, one of the absolute references of the international minimal and underground scene, lands for the first time in Ibiza with an ambitious summer project that will kick off on Wednesday 17 2026 June with a Opening exclusive in Playa Soleil Ibiza.
Although Sunwaves has been organizing events and special editions in various European cities for years, this season marks its first structured residency on the island. Under the name of SW IBZThe proposal unfolds over several Wednesdays during the summer of 2026 between Playa Soleil and the renovated Bora Bora Ibizabringing to Playa d'en Bossa the philosophy that has turned the festival born in Romania into a true institution for lovers of the long sessions and the most refined electronic music.
El Opening It has a special character, as it is the only date that is celebrated entirely in Playa Soleil. From Wednesday 24 2026 Junethe experience is then divided between Playa Soleil and Bora Bora Ibizafunctioning as a double stage format that will connect two of the most emblematic spaces of Playa d'en Bossa.
For this first meeting, SW IBZ has put together a lineup that perfectly reflects the sound diversity from the Sunwaves universe. The day begins at 16:00h in the Glass Terrace by Playa Soleil, with performances by Marco Faraone, Bianca Mandoiu and Persic Facing the Mediterranean. The combination of natural light, carefully curated sound, and long sessions promises to recreate some of the atmosphere that has made Sunwaves gatherings famous around the world.
Marco Faraone He will be one of the main attractions of the afternoon. The Florentine DJ and producer has established himself as one of the most solid names in European techno thanks to his label. UNCAGE He already has a career that has taken him to some of the most important clubs and festivals on the international circuit. His ability to move between the harder techno and deeper grooves This makes him an especially versatile artist for a long session.
Next to him will be Persian, one of the artists most closely associated with the Sunwaves family. A regular in the festival's DJ booths and a recognized figure within the Romanian scene, he stands out for his elegant, precise, and deeply hypnotic blendsComplete the daytime poster Bianca Mandoiu, representative of the new generation of DJs associated with the Sunwaves sound and increasingly present at the brand's international events.
Starting at 23:00hThe action will move inside the club for an evening session headlined by two true legends of the minimalist movement: Radoo and Dan Andrei. Talk about Radoo It is to speak of one of the fundamental architects of Romanian minimal sound Modern. Key member of the collective [harpy]His influence has been decisive in the evolution of an entire generation of artists and festivals. His performances are known for their ability to construct musical journeys that unfold slowly over hours.
by your side will be Dan AndrewAnother essential name in this school of sound. A producer, selector, and exquisite technician, he is a regular at major events. underground from Europe and shares with Rhadoo a vision of the dance floor based on depth, detail and musical storytelling.
With this opening, Playa Soleil It becomes the starting point of a residency that promises to bring a new dimension to Ibiza's electronic music scene and also serves to connect two emblematic spaces in Playa d'en Bossa: Playa Soleil and the long-awaited return of Bora Bora Ibiza.
