23-week season runs every Thursday from May 7th to October 8th.
Photo credit: Chinois – Official
Defected has announced the full lineup for its 2026 Ibiza residency at Chinois. The brand will take over Thursday nights from May 7th through October 8th.
Marking a new chapter for the brand, the 23-week run will unfold at Chinois Ibiza, located in the Marina area near Ibiza Town. The program brings together established house names and emerging artists, reflecting Defected’s ongoing focus on the genre’s evolution.
The lineup spans multiple generations, including Lil Louis and Carl Craig, alongside Kerri Chandler, Kevin Saunderson, and Armand Van Helden. Newer artists such as Olive F, D Stone, and Joella Jackson also feature, while acts like Dennis Ferrer, Eats Everything, Jayda G, and Jonas Blue are set to deliver peak-time sets.
Further names include TSHA, Eliza Rose, Cinthie, KILIMANJARO, and Ella Knight, alongside Defected regulars Sam Divine, Monki, and Melé. They are joined by Oden and Fatzo, Deetron, Riva Starr, Arielle Free, and Shermanology, reinforcing the label’s core roster.
Speaking on the 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 has established itself as a club focused on sound quality and a dancefloor-led experience. The venue’s scale and setting offer a different approach within Ibiza’s nightlife landscape, aligning with Defected’s community-driven ethos.
The 2026 season is framed under the concept Defected Forever, marking over 25 years of the brand and its connection to global dancefloors. Weekly lineups and additional guests are still to be announced.
More information and tickets are available here.
