Octan is Ibiza’s newest club, bringing an underground vibe to Ibiza that was sorely missed for much of the 2019 season. You may have visited before… the venue formerly occupied by Sankeys reopened its doors in July 2019 after much deliberation over the future of the club.

Located just a stone’s throw from Playa d’en Bossa, the location is perfect for the large population of clubbers who are staying on the east of the island. It’s the perfect antidote to the glitz and glamour of superclubs Hi, Ushuaia and Pacha, all of which are located nearby.

Indeed, Octan is a different Ibiza clubbing experience altogether. Its main space, the Basement, has low ceilings, minimal lighting, and has undoubtedly intimate-feel about it, yet it still has a capacity of over 1,200. “Gritty” is a good way to describe it, as Steve Lawler explained in his interview with Mixmag during the club’s launch. His Warriors night was a mainstay at Sankeys, and is still the only real “residency” of the club since it emerged back on the scene.

Add some other rooms to party (including a decent sized roof terrace). Scrap the VIP areas, throw in a pumping VOID soundsystem, and a renewed focus on the clubbers’ experience (think queueing, toilets, entry, bars) and you get an idea of how things are being reimagined at the club.

With a series of successful one-off parties under its belt, and lots of improvements throughout the club being prepared for the upcoming season, there’s clearly a lot to be excited about at Octan. And if you can’t wait for the summer season to get going, Octan has a winter schedule with the club opening most weekends too.