2026 Café Mambo Opening Party

Ibiza clubbers get ready Hannah Wants headlines the 2026 Café Mambo Opening Party alongside resident DJs Jason Bye, Andy Baxter and Ryan McDermott for the ultimate sunset kickoff

Ibiza is officially back in party mode and Café Mambo is kicking off the 2026 season in style. The legendary Sunset Strip bar and restaurant has announced its opening party on Friday April 17 with a line-up set to make clubbers’ jaws drop. Headliner Hannah Wants will be joining resident DJs Jason Bye, Andy Baxter and Ryan McDermott to spin the perfect soundtrack for the island’s iconic sunsets. Taking to Instagram, the Mambo account teased fans: “MAJOR LINEUP NEWS! We will have the one and only @hannah_wants here for the 2026 Café Mambo Ibiza Opening Party. Who will you be bringing down? Tag them below!” Hannah Wants herself added: “No better way to start the 2026 season.” Fans are already marking their calendars for what promises to be a night of golden-hour magic.

Hannah Wants will be headlining the opening party(Image: Redferns via Getty Images)

For anyone who hasn’t been to Café Mambo, there are sunsets, then there are Ibiza sunsets, and then there are Mambo sunsets. The party kicks off at 6.30pm, giving guests front-row seats to the world-famous west coast horizon. Whether it’s your first visit or a yearly pilgrimage, the opening sunset sets the tone for the summer ahead. Expect Balearic beats, electric energy and that unmistakable Ibiza vibe that only Mambo can deliver. As the sun drops at around 8.30pm, the night comes alive with shots, dancing, and plenty of celebrations. With Hannah Wants on deck alongside seasoned Mambo residents, every song is timed to perfection against the glowing sky.

Café Mambo in Ibiza serves up the island’s most unforgettable sunsets

Café Mambo has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1994 when Javier Anadon opened the first bar in a dilapidated finca on San Antonio’s cliffs. Word of mouth and a soundtrack featuring Bob Dylan’s The Times They Are A-Changin’ propelled Mambo into Ibiza legend, attracting global DJs, celebrities, and clubbers eager for the ultimate sunset experience. Over the decades, Mambo has become synonymous with Ibiza nightlife, hosting pre-parties for superclubs and welcoming icons like Steve Aoki, Carl Cox, Pete Tong, Fisher, Camelphat, Martin Solveig, Boy George and Swedish House Mafia.

Today, under the stewardship of Javier’s sons, the Mambo Brothers, the bar continues to blend legendary sunsets, world-class DJs and Ibiza charm into a single unforgettable experience. So grab your strawberry daiquiri, snag a VIP table if you can, and prepare for the first sunset of the season.

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