Dom Dolla kicked off his new Wednesday night residency at Hï Ibiza with nostalgia and a full-circle moment for longtime fans.
Ibiza’s club circuit is no stranger to high-profile residencies, but few opening nights have carried the personal weight and palpable buzz that surrounded Dom Dolla’s debut at Hï Ibiza. On Wednesday, July 2, the Australian house artist took the reins of his own residency and delivered a night that felt like both a celebration and a homecoming after years of steady momentum.
On a warm Wednesday night in Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza’s club-filled stretch of coastline was swarmed with anticipation as crowds spilled out of taxis toward the entrance of the world-renowned club. Above them, Dom’s signature smile lit up digital billboards plastered across the venue’s facade, and a red glow from the signs beamed over to its sister club, Ushuaïa.
The words “Dom Dolla Opening Party” were impossible to miss. They marked the beginning of a long-awaited residency for one of house music’s most successful artists of the decade.
Dom Dolla returned to the island not just as a fan favorite, but as a headliner commanding his own weekly Wednesday slot at the world’s top-ranked club. The debut performance marked a milestone for those who had been following his journey since the early days, and the crowd outside stood as testament.
It was my final night on the island, and as Ibiza trips often go, one of the most memorable.
I’ve seen Dom play several times in recent years, but never on the island. It was all the more special as I first met him at this very club four years ago, back when he was still climbing global lineups. He was in the garden between the main rooms at Hï, casually chatting with friends. No entourage, no pretense — just a warm smile and easy energy that, even now, remains part of his presence.
More than a regular set, it felt like I was joining in on the celebration of his career and the tracks that landed him to this point. Needless to say, I jumped at the opportunity to attend.
The sidewalks buzzed with clubgoers in festival fits and beach-tanned party regulars, many of whom had been following Dom’s ascent for years. Ibiza’s midweek parties are often the most popular, and on this particular day, it was obvious that the venue would be packed to the brim for the special occasion.
On most nights at Hï, I tend to hang out in the garden and mingle, spending a lot of time bouncing between rooms, eager to see each act, with the club’s famous bathroom, The Wild Corner, as my home base for raw house music. But since I was working, I arrived earlier than usual to take the time to venture out to each dance floor, knowing that when Dom arrived, it would likely be impossible to move around.
A Milestone at the World’s #1 Club
This year has been a landmark one for Dom Dolla, from sets at Coachella and Ultra Music Festival to a long-awaited debut at Glastonbury. His presence on global stages has been met with critical acclaim and an ever-growing fan base, so I was curious to see him perform in an enclosed club after so many open-air festival appearances.
Known for its immersive setup, Hï offers a kind of production polish that speaks to its reputation. Colorful lighting and strobes beamed throughout the club, and to my delight, the visuals didn’t overbear the sound system.
Inside, the venue lived up to its hype of platforming good music in every room. Patrick Topping took over the Club Room, creating a full-venue experience that felt both curated and cohesive. The Theatre, the club’s larger main room, was already at capacity by midnight for Jungle‘s live set. As expected, Jungle’s performance was fun, light-hearted, banging, and loud at the same time — the perfect segue for the rest of the evening.
As his set came to a close, the red lights turned to dark flashing lights with Jungle standing at the decks, and on a longer track, he disappeared with Dom jumping into frame right on time for a perfectly curated superstar moment. “Ibizaaaa” rang out from his mic, and the club was suddenly filled with hands up and phones filming — forgivable for an incredible entrance that was too strong not to capture.
Dom’s set wasn’t just a showcase of hits. It was a reflection of the trajectory that brought him to this point. He worked in early-career anthems like “San Frandisco” and “Take It,” along with newer releases. Each track carried weight, not just as a club tool, but as a timestamp in the evolution of a sound with which fans have grown up. New IDs rang out, and although I’d been given stage access to capture media, finding a still spot to record was a battle between fans waving their arms, jumping, and belting out familiar songs.
Dom Dolla headed up a feel-good party for friends, industry regulars, longtime fans, and first-timers.
From behind the stage to the dancefloor and up to the tables, every drop was met with raised arms and open energy. Dom’s joy behind the decks was unwavering, his smile often matching the one featured on the club’s signage. Impressively — but not surprisingly — the club only seemed to get fuller and fuller by the hour, and from the stage, the VIP area towering above in the back looked as if it’d spill at any given moment.
Despite the scale of his career, Dom continues to bring an approachable energy that grounds his shows in gratitude. As I went around the crowds on the dance floors, the feel-good energy was contagious. It overshadowed the intensity of such a crowded room.
The audience embraced the smiling star as he came off the stage to wave and stop for pictures. Between cheers with his friends and chatter among industry heads, I got to congratulate Dom, and he took the time to thank us for attending.
More than just a strong start to a residency, the night felt deeply earned and deeply personal for both the artist and the crowd. It’s a magical thing to see an artist soar to new heights in their career, and even better when it’s met with equal gratitude and humility from the artist themselves.
Alongside his weekly residency, Dom Dolla has curated a dynamic and genre-blurring roster of guests set to join him throughout the summer, including Chicago house legend Green Velvet, UKG tastemaker Interplanetary Criminal, and UK powerhouse SYREETA. Versatile performances from Live-electronic duo Confidence Man, Boys Noize b2b Tiga, Sem Jacobs, Sante Sansone, Riordan, Dennis Ferrer b2b TSHA, and more add even more depth to the season’s lineup.
For anyone with the chance to be in the party capital of the world this summer, Dom Dolla’s residency at Hï is one to catch for a loud, packed Ibiza experience.
Dom Dolla’s residency continues every Wednesday through September 3 at Hï Ibiza. Tickets are available on the superclub’s official website.
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