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Shimza takes over Pacha Ibiza 2026 Thursdays with 'Shimza & Co'

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Alexandre Trochut

South African DJ & producer Shimza aka Ashley Kholofelo Raphala

South African DJ & producer Shimza aka Ashley Kholofelo Raphala

South African DJ & producer Shimza aka Ashley Kholofelo Raphala

Shimza takes over Pacha Ibiza 2026 Thursdays with 'Shimza & Co'

Shimza brings Shimza & Co to Pacha Ibiza every Thursday from 30 April to 18 June 2026 reshaping the early-season with the finest Afro House and Afro Tech.

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Shimza brings Shimza & Co to Pacha Ibiza every Thursday from 30 April to 18 June 2026 reshaping the early-season with the finest Afro House and Afro Tech.

Securing a residency in Ibiza remains a rare milestone. As Shimza has often remarked, “Ibiza is the World Cup of DJs.” In that sense, this chapter reads less as a sudden breakthrough than as the natural continuation of a trajectory that has unfolded steadily on the island since 2018.

From 30 April to 18 June 2026, Shimza brings Shimza & Co to Pacha Ibiza, reshaping the island’s early-season Thursdays through a programme rooted in Afro House and Afro Tech. Built on deep rhythmic structures, percussive tension and melodic progression, the residency positions the dancefloor as a site of collective immersion rather than spectacle.

Shimza Ibiza 2026 'Shimza & Co' residency at Pacha Ibiza
Shimza Ibiza 2026 'Shimza & Co' residency at Pacha Ibiza

Shimza Ibiza 2026 'Shimza & Co' residency at Pacha Ibiza. Credits : Pacha

Shimza brings Shimza & Co to Pacha Ibiza every Thursday from 30 April to 18 June 2026 reshaping the early-season with the finest Afro House and Afro Tech.

Securing a residency in Ibiza remains a rare milestone. As Shimza has often remarked, “Ibiza is the World Cup of DJs.” In that sense, this chapter reads less as a sudden breakthrough than as the natural continuation of a trajectory that has unfolded steadily on the island since 2018.

From 30 April to 18 June 2026, Shimza brings Shimza & Co to Pacha Ibiza, reshaping the island’s early-season Thursdays through a programme rooted in Afro House and Afro Tech. Built on deep rhythmic structures, percussive tension and melodic progression, the residency positions the dancefloor as a site of collective immersion rather than spectacle.

Shimza Ibiza 2026 'Shimza & Co' residency at Pacha Ibiza

Shimza Ibiza 2026 'Shimza & Co' residency at Pacha Ibiza. Credits : Pacha

Yet framing the residency as an arrival risks missing the deeper point. Shimza’s presence at Pacha does not feel like a coronation but like recognition long in motion. His artistic identity is defined less by excess than by intention: groove as connective tissue, restraint as strength, humility as method. In a landscape often dominated by scale and spectacle, he projects a quieter authority grounded in musical continuity and respect for the room.

Following appearances across multiple venues and a four-date residency at Chinois last year, his move to Pacha marks a shift in scale and symbolism. A few months after performing across the street, he steps into one of Ibiza’s most storied rooms under his own banner.

Yet framing the residency as an arrival risks missing the deeper point. Shimza’s presence at Pacha does not feel like a coronation but like recognition long in motion. His artistic identity is defined less by excess than by intention: groove as connective tissue, restraint as strength, humility as method. In a landscape often dominated by scale and spectacle, he projects a quieter authority grounded in musical continuity and respect for the room.

Following appearances across multiple venues and a four-date residency at Chinois last year, his move to Pacha marks a shift in scale and symbolism. A few months after performing across the street, he steps into one of Ibiza’s most storied rooms under his own banner.

Each Thursday is expected to unfold as a cohesive arc, with carefully selected guests contributing to a shared rhythmic narrative. The emphasis remains on flow and communion—on the shared pulse that emerges when percussive patterns and melodic tension align with collective movement. Within Pacha’s intimate architecture, that sensibility has space to breathe.

More than a seasonal booking, Shimza & Co signals a recalibration of what early summer in Ibiza can represent: not simply a prelude to peak season, but a statement of intent. In an environment where residencies often compete for volume, Shimza’s approach feels deliberate and human. His presence recalls a foundational idea at the heart of club culture—that dancing together, without distraction, remains the essential ritual.

If there is anticipation surrounding these eight dates, it stems not from hype but from alignment. Artist, venue and moment converge with a clarity that suggests one of the season’s defining early chapters may unfold quietly, on Thursdays, under the cherries.



Tickets for 'Shimza & Co' residency running every Thursdays at Pacha Ibiza from 30 April to 18 June 2026 are already available on sale now on pacha.com.

TAGS :

Shimza & Co, Shimza Ibiza 2026, Shimza

Shimza & Co, Shimza Ibiza 2026, Shimza

Shimza & Co, Shimza Ibiza 2026, Shimza

Shimza & Co, Shimza Ibiza 2026, Shimza

Written by

Alexandre Trochut

Each Thursday is expected to unfold as a cohesive arc, with carefully selected guests contributing to a shared rhythmic narrative. The emphasis remains on flow and communion—on the shared pulse that emerges when percussive patterns and melodic tension align with collective movement. Within Pacha’s intimate architecture, that sensibility has space to breathe.

More than a seasonal booking, Shimza & Co signals a recalibration of what early summer in Ibiza can represent: not simply a prelude to peak season, but a statement of intent. In an environment where residencies often compete for volume, Shimza’s approach feels deliberate and human. His presence recalls a foundational idea at the heart of club culture—that dancing together, without distraction, remains the essential ritual.

If there is anticipation surrounding these eight dates, it stems not from hype but from alignment. Artist, venue and moment converge with a clarity that suggests one of the season’s defining early chapters may unfold quietly, on Thursdays, under the cherries.



Tickets for 'Shimza & Co' residency running every Thursdays at Pacha Ibiza from 30 April to 18 June 2026 are already available on sale now on pacha.com.

TAGS :

Shimza & Co, Shimza Ibiza 2026, Shimza

by

Alexandre Trochut

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