Widely regarded as one of the biggest DJs on the planet, Calvin Harris pulls fans from every corner of the globe. No stranger to sellouts, he has played to packed crowds at Playa d'en Bossa’s open-air super club, Ushuaïa Ibiza, since summer 2019.
But this year marks a bold new chapter: for the first time, Harris is taking on a double residency at the iconic venue, adding Tuesdays to his already dominant Friday slot. It’s an ambitious move. No other DJ has attempted to fill Ushuaïa twice a week. The question on our mind: will he be able to pull it off?
We joined the masses to find out. Catching some of that infamous Ushuaïa action where sunset euphoria meets stadium-scale production, and commercial dance music reigns supreme. Accompanying Harris for his grand opener was Australian up-and-comer Tyson O’Brien, followed by Steve Angello, who brought a dose of unmistakable Swedish House Mafia magic to the fray.
Arriving at Ushuaïa around 20:30, Steve Angello was well in control, laying down a sunset vibes set full of nostalgia. He tapped into the golden era of 2010s EDM with a very energetic crowd dancing to the beat, with hands in the air all around.
Naturally, Angello dropped a few classics from Swedish House Mafia’s catalogue, including the decade-defining Don’t You Worry Child, alongside crowd favourites like Save the World and Gala’s classic sing-along, Freed from Desire, setting the tone perfectly for the night ahead. Angello’s set was proof that some tunes just don’t age. It was a full-tilt throwback, and by 21:15, the stage was well and truly warmed up for the main act, Calvin Harris.
We snuck around to the back of the venue to witness his walk on stage - a small but eager bunch of fans lay in wait, phones in the air and eyes locked forward. Calvin emerged, striding out with calm confidence and laser focus. A few moments later, the main crowd erupted as he made his appearance on stage.
It’s challenging to pin down highlights from the set, especially when you’re working with a catalogue as stacked with bangers as Calvin Harris’s Sweet Nothing lit up the venue, while Armand Van Helden’s You Don’t Know Me was one of those classics that kept everyone dancing. Then came You’ve Got the Love, punctuated by a full-blown pyro explosion on the drop, with Calvin slipping in a bit of acid to spice things up before Feel So Close sent the crowd into full choir mode.
A surprise drop of Insomnia by Faithless, followed by Children by Robert Miles blended with vocals from Under Control, brought a wave of nostalgia, with Harris fully embracing the deeper legacy of classic dance music. His latest tune, Blessings, popped off, raising heart rates, triggering a huge sing-along and a burst of fresh energy on the floor.
We stayed until the very end, tossing around guesses among ourselves about what Calvin would choose as his closing tune. After a set packed with hits, throwbacks, and surprises, he delivered a perfect send-off with his ‘2009 classic I’m Not Alone. As the opening notes rang out, hands shot into the air for one final moment.
A fitting end to a night that balanced nostalgia, energy, and pure mainstage magic.
Calvin Harris’s Tuesday night Ushuaïa opener was everything you’d expect from one of the biggest names in dance music: slick, high-energy, and packed with timeless anthems. With a production scale to match the music and a crowd that was a vibrant mix of old and young who didn’t let up from start to finish, it was a reminder of why he remains a global force with universal appeal.
If this night was anything to go by, Harris, will definitely have what it takes to fill the venue twice a week, for the first time in Ibiza's history.
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