The Rebirth of Purist Clubbing in Palma
This Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Es Gremi venue in Palma de Mallorca officially inaugurates 'The After Party', a project designed to recover the essence of underground clubbing. Driven by the organization of Only Techno Festival, the initiative was born with the goal of offering a natural continuity to the energy of outdoor events, providing an immersive space where extended sessions and uninterrupted dance culture are the absolute protagonists.
Located in the Son Castelló industrial estate, just a few meters from the Son Fusteret venue, the Es Gremi complex is transformed into the island's nightlife epicenter. The proposal seeks to move away from conventional commercial formats and short-duration sets, opting for an intimate atmosphere that allows attendees to enjoy electronic music until dawn without abrupt cuts, replicating the model of cult European clubs.
Infrastructure and a Cutting-Edge Line-Up
The format of 'The After Party' maximizes the capabilities of Es Gremi, a music center founded in 2003 that has more than 4,500 square meters dedicated to culture. The event is structured around three distinct acoustic areas within the venue: Sala Zero, Sala 1, and Sala 3. This architectural layout allows for the diversification of the night's musical offering simultaneously, ranging from the most forceful and industrial techno to styles oriented towards groove and tech-house. The cycle has been scheduled to take place over four exclusive dates during the current summer season.
For the creation of this season's lineup, the artistic direction has opted for a strictly curated mix of international figures and Balearic talent. Among the confirmed names are scene pioneers such as the Spaniard Angel Molina, the veteran French producer Oxia, and the influential German DJ Felix Kröcher. At the regional level, the booth features local benchmarks such as Ángel Costa and the emerging Álex Losa. The latter arrives at the event after being awarded best techno DJ in the second edition of the MEM Awards (Mallorca Electronic Music), organized by Zulos Club.
- Sala Zero: Space oriented towards the densest, darkest, and most experimental textures of techno.
- Sala 1: The main dance floor, designed to host international headliners with a high-fidelity sound system.
- Sala 3: Area dedicated to tech-house rhythms and giving visibility to the emerging local scene.
Access to these days of electronic immersion has been set at a price of 10 euros. This pricing policy seeks to democratize access to high-quality club culture on an island that is frequently marked by prohibitive rates in the nightlife sector.
Impact on the Balearic Electronic Ecosystem
The creation of a specific brand for early morning hours responds to a historical demand from the specialized public in Mallorca. For years, the transition between the closing of large daytime festivals and the nightlife offering has meant a conceptual void. By integrating 'The After Party' into a solidly equipped infrastructure, Only Techno Festival ensures that the transition from the festival format to the closed club environment is completely organic.
The project seeks to offer an immersive underground space for lovers of extended sessions, maintaining the continuity of the festival until dawn.
— Official statement from Only Techno Festival
This strategic move not only consolidates Es Gremi as an unavoidable bastion of live music in the Balearic Islands, but also strengthens the cultural fabric of Palma. By providing a stable platform during the summer for local artists to share the booth with European benchmarks, 'The After Party' is positioned as a vital catalyst for the region's techno scene. The initiative empirically demonstrates that there is a business model and a loyal audience for purist proposals that decide to operate outside the purely mass tourist circuit.
