Cocoon is preparing to return to 528 Ibiza for its final party of the 2026 summer season, and the complete stage breakdown has now been revealed for Wednesday, September 23.

Sven Väth will headline the newly designated Park Stage, while Richie Hawtin takes control of the Garden Stage. A new third outdoor area, the Forest Stage, will also be in operation, making this the largest Cocoon event at 528 Ibiza in its current configuration.

The party will begin at 4pm and continue from the outdoor spaces into an extended nighttime programme, with Väth taking over Teatro for an all-night-long set after 11pm.

Three Outdoor Stages for Cocoon's September Return

The September 23 event will use three outdoor stages for the first time in Cocoon's current 528 Ibiza setup.

Sven Väth will headline the Park Stage, joined by Julya Karma and Sublee.

Richie Hawtin will headline the Garden Stage alongside DJ Hell and Cassy.

The third outdoor area, the Forest Stage, will feature a back-to-back performance from Marie Montexier and Franziska Berns.

The addition of the Forest Stage expands the event beyond the two-stage format used for previous Cocoon parties at the venue.

Sven Väth Takes the Park Stage

The Park Stage will be the home of Cocoon founder Sven Väth during the outdoor part of the event.

Väth will be joined by Julya Karma, with Romanian artist Sublee opening the stage.

The Park Stage occupies the area previously known as the Tree House when the venue operated under its former Benimussa Park identity.

For fans familiar with Cocoon's previous 528 Ibiza editions, seeing Väth close this stage continues a format established during the past two seasons.

Richie Hawtin Headlines the Garden Stage

Across the venue, Richie Hawtin will headline the Garden Stage.

Hawtin has become a regular feature of Cocoon's large-scale events at 528 Ibiza, having previously closed the Garden Stage during the 2024 and 2025 editions.

He will be joined this time by DJ Hell and Cassy.

The combination brings three highly experienced names from different corners of electronic music together on the same stage, with Hawtin's techno sound at the centre of the programme.

DJ Hell and Cassy Join Hawtin

DJ Hell will bring his long-standing connection to the German electronic music scene to the Garden Stage, while Cassy joins the lineup with her distinctive house and techno background.

Their inclusion gives Hawtin a strong supporting lineup throughout the outdoor portion of the event.

It also underlines Cocoon's continuing focus on established electronic music figures rather than relying solely on younger names.

A New Forest Stage

Perhaps the biggest structural change for the September party is the introduction of the Forest Stage.

Located towards the rear of the Park Stage, the new area is designed as a more intimate outdoor space.

Marie Montexier and Franziska Berns will perform a back-to-back set there.

The new stage increases the number of simultaneous outdoor performances and gives the September event a third musical environment to explore.

The Final Outdoor Sets Finish at 11pm

The outdoor portion of Cocoon will run until 11pm.

That means the three outdoor stages will provide seven hours of music, beginning at 4pm and continuing through the afternoon, sunset and early evening.

Once the outdoor programme ends, the party will move inside the venue rather than finishing altogether.

This day-to-night structure has become an important part of Cocoon's events at 528 Ibiza.

Sven Väth Goes All Night in Teatro

After 11pm, the focus shifts to Teatro, an indoor area at the top of the venue's terrace.

Väth will perform an all-night-long set there, continuing until the end of the party.

The room is relatively intimate compared with the outdoor spaces, making the nighttime section a very different experience from the afternoon programme.

The format mirrors Cocoon's previous 528 Ibiza events, when Väth also took over Teatro for extended nighttime sets.

Victoria Arena and Cesar Vinzent Take the Club

While Väth controls Teatro, the club area downstairs will feature Victoria Arena and Cesar Vinzent.

The two DJs complete the nighttime programme, giving visitors another option once the outdoor stages close.

That means the full event effectively expands to five separate performance areas across the day and night: three outdoor stages followed by Teatro and the Club.

According to the published schedule, ten DJs will perform across the complete programme.

A Full Day-to-Night Cocoon Experience

The structure of the September 23 event gives the party a different rhythm from a conventional nightclub night.

Doors open at 4pm, allowing the first sets to take place in the outdoor spaces while daylight is still present.

The evening moves towards sunset and continues until the outdoor programme closes at 11pm.

From there, the party transitions into smaller indoor areas, with Väth performing an extended set in Teatro and Victoria Arena and Cesar Vinzent taking over the Club.

The result is a continuous day-to-night experience without requiring guests to leave the venue between stages.

Cocoon's Final 528 Ibiza Party of 2026

September 23 will be the final Cocoon event at 528 Ibiza for the 2026 season.

The date follows the May 20 Cocoon opening and the official Cocoon Carry On event held in July, making September the third major Cocoon date associated with 528 Ibiza this year.

Cocoon's relationship with the venue has deep roots, as the site was previously known as Benimussa Park and hosted some of the brand's notable after-parties.

From Benimussa Park to 528 Ibiza

The location carries particular significance for Cocoon fans.

When the venue operated as Benimussa Park, the area became associated with memorable Cocoon after-parties and open-air events.

The return of the brand to the site under its new 528 Ibiza identity has allowed Cocoon to continue that relationship while developing a larger and more structured day-to-night format.

The addition of the Forest Stage this year represents another evolution of that concept.

A Meeting of Techno Generations

The lineup brings together several generations of electronic music.

Väth remains one of the defining figures in European techno, while Hawtin has played a central role in the development of minimal and experimental techno.

DJ Hell and Cassy bring their own long histories to the programme, while artists such as Marie Montexier, Julya Karma, Franziska Berns and Sublee represent newer strands of the scene.

The result is a lineup that connects Cocoon's historic identity with the contemporary electronic music landscape.

The September Party Continues Cocoon's Ibiza Story

Cocoon has maintained a long relationship with Ibiza, dating back more than two decades.

Its identity has always been strongly associated with Sven Väth's approach to techno, extended sets and a sense of musical exploration.

The 2026 season at 528 Ibiza continues that philosophy while using the venue's natural surroundings and multiple spaces to create a larger experience.

The September 23 event will be the culmination of that summer programme.

Tickets Include Different Access Options

Several ticket categories are available for the September party.

Visitors can choose between daytime admission, nighttime admission, combined day-and-night tickets and hospitality options.

There are also early-entry tickets offering access from the beginning of the event.

The nighttime programme has a lower capacity than the outdoor section, meaning combined and nighttime access is more limited.

Ticket prices currently begin at €40 for general nighttime admission, with daytime and combination options priced higher.

The Clash Between Väth and Hawtin

One of the night's unavoidable talking points will be the clash between Sven Väth and Richie Hawtin.

Both artists are closing their respective outdoor stages, meaning their sets will overlap rather than allowing audiences to see both performances in full.

For techno fans, the scheduling presents an obvious dilemma.

It also reflects the scale of the lineup, placing two major figures in the genre at different points of the same event.

The choice of which stage to finish on could become one of the defining decisions of the night.

Forest Stage Adds Another Option

The new Forest Stage changes the dynamics even further.

Rather than moving between only two outdoor areas, visitors will be able to explore a third environment with its own musical identity.

Montexier and Berns will perform back-to-back there, offering a more intimate alternative to the larger performances by Väth and Hawtin.

For those who prefer smaller spaces and less predictable programming, the new area could become one of the attractions of the event.

More Than a Closing Party

Although September 23 is Cocoon's final 528 Ibiza party of 2026, it is also being positioned as a major event in its own right.

The combination of three outdoor stages, two indoor spaces and ten DJs makes it the largest Cocoon party at 528 Ibiza in the venue's current format.

The extended schedule also allows visitors to spend an entire afternoon and night within the same location.

Rather than simply marking the end of the season, the event is designed as a full-scale celebration of Cocoon's Ibiza identity.

What to Expect on September 23

The full running order means the day will begin at 4pm with Sublee opening for Julya Karma and Sven Väth on the Park Stage.

At the Garden Stage, Richie Hawtin will be joined by DJ Hell and Cassy, while Marie Montexier and Franziska Berns will share the Forest Stage.

At 11pm, the outdoor stages close and the event moves inside.

Väth then begins his all-night-long Teatro performance, while Victoria Arena and Cesar Vinzent take over the Club.

Cocoon Closes Another Ibiza Chapter

The September 23 gathering will close another chapter in Cocoon's long-running relationship with Ibiza.

From the brand's historic connection with Benimussa Park to its return under the 528 Ibiza name, the site has remained an important part of Cocoon's island story.

This year's final party expands the format further by introducing a third outdoor stage and extending the night into multiple indoor spaces.

With Sven Väth and Richie Hawtin closing two separate outdoor stages and Väth then continuing all night in Teatro, the September event promises a particularly ambitious finale.

Cocoon's 2026 Ibiza story will therefore end not with a simple final set, but with a full day-to-night takeover of 528 Ibiza, bringing together five spaces, ten DJs and a new Forest Stage before the season draws to a close.