A rare break from his long-standing Ibiza-season routine will bring Solomun back across the Atlantic this month. On June 19, the Diynamic founder will headline the opening night of Pacha New York, offering fans a unique opportunity to join him on the dancefloor free of charge.
Solomun heads back to New York to open Pacha NYC, rewarding fans who braved hours of rain with a free-entry lottery for the launch event. The event follows a remarkable series of performances in New York earlier this year. Rather than selling access in the traditional way, entry to the opening night will be allocated through a registration lottery available exclusively to attendees of Solomun’s recent Fulton Fish Market event and the subsequent Knockdown Center afterparty.
The story behind the decision is not a simple one.
Solomun was aware of the plans around Pacha New York from early on, and he was asked if he wanted to be part of the opening. He considered it. Pacha has been a central part of his life for more than fourteen years, and the relationship runs deep. But his focus at the time was on his own New York show, and the only date that could have worked fell squarely in the middle of his Ibiza season. So his answer had to be no.
Because for more than a decade, his summers have followed the same rule. Once the season starts, he stays in Europe. No long-haul flights, no major international shows, no crossing time zones. It is a rhythm that has worked for a long time, a comfort zone he trusts and protects, and one he had not broken in over ten years. The Pacha date, like others before it, was not going to be the exception.
And then the Bronx happened.
In May, thousands gathered at Fulton Fish Market. The rain came early and stayed for hours, and almost no one left. They danced soaked, until the very end. Then another five hours together at Knockdown Center. A crowd that refused to walk away is not something he could easily set aside.
Watching those fans give up their own comfort, standing in the rain for hours with nothing asked in return, made his own routine harder to defend. If they were willing to step out of theirs, he wanted to step out of his.
“I held that rule for over ten years. I never questioned it. And then I watched thousands of people stand in the rain for hours without moving. After that, staying home was not an option anymore.”
– says Solomun
The commitment shown by fans ultimately convinced him to break with a routine he had carefully maintained for years. Access to the opening night at Pacha New York will not be based on who buys first or who is willing to pay the most. Instead, eligible attendees from the Fulton Fish Market event and Knockdown Center afterparty will be entered into a registration lottery, giving everyone an equal chance to attend.
“This isn’t about selling tickets, it’s about thanking the people who were already there.”
– Solomun adds
The night also continues a long relationship with Pacha. Since launching Solomun +1 in 2013, he has helped shape one of Ibiza’s longest-running residencies. Opening Pacha New York carries that connection across the Atlantic.
2026 is a milestone year. It marks the 20th anniversary of Diynamic Music, alongside sold-out shows including two nights at Alexandra Palace in London. Recent releases include his remixes of Nina Simone’s ‘Take Care Of Business’ and Max Styler’s ‘One More,’ as well as ‘Kinesphere,’ his collaboration with Coco Nancy. Solomun has an exciting run of new releases and collaborations on the way this summer, with several set to make their live debut on the dancefloor at the Solomun +1 Residency at Pacha Ibiza.
Fans can also expect additional music and collaborations throughout the summer, with several tracks expected to receive their first live outings during the ongoing Solomun +1 residency at Pacha Ibiza.
With a transatlantic return inspired directly by the dedication of his audience, the opening of Pacha New York promises to be one of the most meaningful stops on Solomun’s 2026 calendar.
Further information is available at Pacha-NYC.com.
Upcoming Dates:
Every Sunday, 31 May to 4 Oct: Ibiza, Spain. Pacha Ibiza (Solomun +1 Residency)
19 Jun: New York, NY. Pacha New York (Opening Night)
22 Aug: Lisbon, Portugal. Terreiro das Missas
24 Oct: Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mandarine Park
1 Nov: Sao Paulo, Brazil. Parque Villa-Lobos
