The famous DC10 turns 20 in 2024. Whilst the club has gained in popularity during that time, it is still the undisputed king of underground clubbing in Ibiza.

DC10’s history traces back to 1986. Back then, brothers Sito and Antonio Lara bought a disused aircraft hanger and converted it into a discreet makeshift dancefloor for small gatherings of local partygoers. The venue was nearly called U2, due to the band’s popularity at the time (can you imagine that now!?). However, DC10 was named after the aircraft model, which has since been discontinued.

It wasn’t until 2002 when DC10 really hit the global stage. Italian promoters Andrea Pelino and Antonio Carbonaro wanted to throw a free party where the music wasn’t tied to any single genre. With Sundays at the legendary Space being one of the most popular parties in Ibiza at the time, many saw DC10 as the perfect venue to continue. Their party Circoloco was born, and Mondays in Ibiza have never been the same since.

The club has had licensing issues over the years, including a year long closure in 2008 after repeatedly violating its 65 person capacity by several hundred every week. Nowadays you can expect over 4,000 across its terrace, club and garden spaces. Despite the growing popularity of the club, it still remains distinctly different compared to the VIP and production heavy experience of Ibiza’s superclubs such as Amnesia, Pacha, Ushuaïa and Hï. Indeed, underground is the very essence of DC10 and its owners will keep it that way.

The names DC10 and Circoloco now go hand-in-hand, with Circoloco now known the world over as one of the most authoritative names in underground house and techno music.

Even though their parties take place in every corner of the globe, it is DC10 where it all started, and continues to be the most important venue that pushes new boundaries, and epitomises the “spirit of the underground” every year.

DC10 can hold up to 4,000 clubbers in total.

There are three distinct areas at DC10. The original dancefloor is the terrace, which used to be completely uncovered until 2006. Now it stands as the most popular room of the club for the headline DJs past midnight. The club room is located next to the terrace, also indoors. Meanwhile the garden stage offers an open air dancefloor, flanked by bars either side of it. 

DC10’s soundsystem had an extensive upgrade in 2018, and uses powersoft speakers.

The lighting system in DC10 compared to other clubs is minimal. You can expect its red drenched spotlights in most places, in keeping with the red, black and white theme of Circoloco.

Being so close to Ibiza’s airport, when you’re at the club you will frequently see planes passing overhead. Don’t forget to give them a cheer 😉

Back in the day, a small aircraft used to sit on the front of the club’s gates. It had to be removed since pilots were thinking there had been a crash landing!

Circoloco will of course return to DC10 in Ibiza every Monday in 2024, with its Opening Party on the 29th April.

Last season Solid Grooves returned for a massive residency at DC10 every Thursday. 

Watch this space for 2024 announcements…