One of London's most recognisable deep house party brands is returning to Ibiza after more than a decade away.

Créche will land at Playa Soleil Ibiza in Playa d'en Bossa on Friday, September 25, bringing founder Alexis Raphael together with Chiara Kidd, Huxley, Josh Butler and a selection of surprise guests for a six-hour session running from 11pm until 5am.

The event marks the return of Créche to the island following its last Ibiza appearances in 2015 and reconnects the party with a location that has its own historical significance for the brand.

Créche Returns After More Than Ten Years

Créche was founded in East London in 2010 by DJ and producer Alexis Raphael.

The concept began as a Sunday session in Shoreditch, created as an alternative to the warehouse parties that were prominent in London's underground scene at the time.

The party quickly developed a strong following, with its early editions drawing large crowds around Brick Lane.

In 2011, Créche reached another milestone when it moved to Ministry of Sound for "The Big One", helping establish the party as one of the notable deep house events of the period.

Over the following years, Créche appeared at venues including Cargo, KOKO and The Queen of Hoxton, welcoming influential house artists to its line-ups.

A Strong Connection to Ibiza

Créche's relationship with Ibiza began more than a decade ago.

The party held events at Bora Bora in 2012 before returning to the island in different formats over the following years.

Its last Ibiza appearance was in 2015.

Now the brand is returning to the island for the first time in around ten years, bringing its original deep house identity to Playa Soleil.

The location is particularly significant because Playa Soleil occupies the former site of the legendary Bora Bora Ibiza, where Créche hosted some of its early island sessions.

Playa Soleil Takes Over the Former Bora Bora Location

Playa Soleil has become one of the prominent beach venues in Playa d'en Bossa since opening in its current format in 2023.

The venue combines a beachside setting with Mediterranean-inspired dining, art and an electronic music programme.

For Créche, returning to the former Bora Bora site gives the event an element of continuity.

The party has moved on considerably since its early Ibiza years, but the physical location creates a direct link to the period when Créche was first establishing its island presence.

Alexis Raphael Leads the Return

At the centre of the September 25 line-up is Alexis Raphael, the founder and driving force behind Créche.

Raphael has remained closely associated with the project since its creation and continues to lead the brand's musical direction.

His career has also included releases through Hot Creations, one of the labels that played an important role in the development of modern house music.

Among his earlier productions are tracks including "Into the Light" and "Spaceship".

For Créche's Ibiza return, Raphael will once again take control of the music alongside a group of established British and Ibiza-based DJs.

Chiara Kidd Brings the Ibiza Connection

Joining Raphael is Chiara Kidd, a DJ and producer originally connected to North London's underground scene and now based in Ibiza.

Kidd has become a regular presence within the island's electronic music community, appearing at venues and events including Pikes, Akasha and Sigma.

She has also released music through Créche Records, giving her a direct connection to the brand beyond the Ibiza scene.

Her inclusion helps bridge Créche's London origins with the musical community that has developed around Ibiza.

Huxley Adds a British House Perspective

British producer Huxley will also be behind the decks.

Huxley emerged in the late 2000s and became known for moving comfortably between deep house, techno and garage influences.

His catalogue includes the track "Let It Go", while his work has appeared on labels such as Aus Music.

He has also developed his own Dumb Safari imprint.

His style fits naturally with Créche's preference for groove-driven underground house music.

Josh Butler Completes the Main Line-Up

Josh Butler is the fourth principal DJ named for the September event.

The British producer has become one of the respected names within contemporary house music, with a career that has included releases and appearances connected to labels and brands including Hot Creations, Do Not Sleep and Solid Grooves.

He has also played multiple Ibiza seasons and has appeared at some of the island's best-known clubs.

His addition gives the line-up another artist with a strong connection to both British house music and the Ibiza scene.

Surprise Guests Will Be Added

The September 25 programme will also include surprise guests.

Their identities are expected to be announced closer to the event.

The decision keeps part of the line-up deliberately undisclosed and adds an element of anticipation around the final programme.

With four established names already confirmed, the additional guests are expected to expand the musical scope of the night.

A Six-Hour Session by the Sea

Créche will run from 11pm until 5am.

The event is designed as a full club-style session rather than a daytime beach party, despite its location directly beside the sea.

That gives the organisers an opportunity to recreate the atmosphere associated with the original Créche concept while placing it in one of Playa d'en Bossa's newer nightlife settings.

The combination of a beachside venue and a late-night schedule is particularly suited to the transition into Ibiza's autumn season.

Deep House at the Heart of the Night

The musical identity of Créche has always been closely linked to deep house.

The party emerged at a time when deeper, groove-focused sounds were becoming increasingly influential in London's underground scene.

Rather than building its reputation around superstar line-ups alone, the brand developed through carefully selected DJs and a strong emphasis on the atmosphere of its sessions.

The Ibiza return is expected to follow that same philosophy.

Créche Records Expands the Story

The brand's development has continued beyond its events.

In 2024, Créche launched its own record label, Créche Records.

The label gives the project a platform for releasing music and extending the party's identity beyond individual events.

Chiara Kidd's involvement with the label further connects the September Ibiza line-up to the brand's current musical direction.

The label also reflects the evolution of Créche from a party into a broader music project.

From Shoreditch to Ibiza

Créche's story is closely linked to the evolution of London's house scene.

Its origins in Shoreditch placed it in the middle of a period when underground Sunday parties, warehouse events and emerging house sounds were reshaping London's nightlife.

The move to established venues such as Ministry of Sound demonstrated how quickly the concept could grow without losing its musical identity.

Ibiza became a natural extension of that journey.

Why the Return Matters

The return of Créche is significant not only because of the ten-year absence.

It also represents a return to the musical sound that defined a particular period of Ibiza and London's house culture.

Deep house has changed considerably since Créche's original Ibiza appearances, but the genre remains an important part of the island's wider electronic music scene.

Bringing the brand back now gives a new generation of Ibiza clubbers an opportunity to experience a project that was already established before many of today's major party brands emerged.

Ibiza's Autumn Clubbing Calendar Continues to Expand

The September 25 event arrives as Ibiza begins moving towards the final weeks of the main 2026 season.

September and October increasingly feature events that appeal to different corners of the electronic music audience, from large-scale club residencies to specialist underground parties.

Créche fits naturally into that landscape by focusing on house music and a more intimate clubbing identity.

Its return also adds another international brand to the island's late-season programme.

A Different Side of Playa d'en Bossa

Playa d'en Bossa is often associated with some of Ibiza's biggest clubs and highest-profile summer events.

Créche offers a different proposition.

The focus is on deep house, established underground DJs and the history of an independent party brand.

Holding the event at Playa Soleil also gives the night a different atmosphere from a conventional nightclub, with the Mediterranean setting forming part of the experience.

The Former Bora Bora Connection

For long-time Ibiza clubbers, the connection to Bora Bora will be one of the most interesting aspects of the return.

Bora Bora became one of the island's defining beach venues and played an important role in Ibiza's club culture for decades.

Créche's original events there connected the London party to one of the island's most recognisable nightlife locations.

The fact that Playa Soleil now occupies the same site gives the September event a strong historical link without attempting to recreate Bora Bora itself.

The Evolution of Ibiza's Clubbing Scene

The Ibiza nightlife landscape has changed substantially since Créche last appeared on the island.

Large clubs have expanded their international reach, new superclubs have emerged and the range of specialist electronic music events has grown.

At the same time, there remains strong interest in smaller, more focused parties built around a particular musical identity.

Créche's return speaks directly to that audience.

British House Music Meets Ibiza

The event also underlines the longstanding relationship between British house music and Ibiza.

British DJs and promoters have played a major role in the island's electronic music history, while Ibiza has provided a global stage for underground sounds originating in London and elsewhere in the UK.

Créche's September line-up continues that exchange.

Raphael, Huxley and Butler bring strong British house credentials, while Ibiza-based Chiara Kidd represents the island's own increasingly diverse underground community.

A Late-Season Night for House Fans

The timing of the event could make it particularly appealing for visitors travelling to Ibiza after the peak summer period.

By late September, the island is still active but the atmosphere begins to change as the main season approaches its final weeks.

Temperatures remain generally warm, while the club calendar continues to offer major events.

For house fans, Créche provides an opportunity to experience a historically significant party brand in a setting directly connected to its Ibiza past.

The Full Line-Up

The confirmed line-up for September 25 is:

Alexis Raphael, founder of Créche and the project's long-standing musical leader.

Chiara Kidd, Ibiza-based DJ and producer with links to Créche Records.

Huxley, British producer known for his work across deep house, techno and garage.

Josh Butler, one of the established names in contemporary British house music.

Additional surprise guests will be revealed closer to the event.

The party runs from 11pm to 5am at Playa Soleil Ibiza.

From 2015 to 2026

When Créche last visited Ibiza in 2015, the island's clubbing landscape looked very different.

More than a decade later, the party returns to a new era of Ibiza nightlife while retaining the core identity that made it popular in London.

The venue has changed, the generation of clubbers has changed and the electronic music scene has evolved.

But the desire for quality deep house remains.

Créche's Ibiza Comeback

The return of Créche on September 25 is more than another name on Ibiza's late-season party calendar.

It is a return for a party brand with a history that stretches back to Shoreditch in 2010, through London's major clubs and into Ibiza's Bora Bora era.

With Alexis Raphael leading the line-up alongside Chiara Kidd, Huxley and Josh Butler, the event will reconnect the project's London roots with the contemporary Ibiza scene.

And by choosing Playa Soleil, Créche will return to the exact site of one of its most important island memories.

After a decade away, the deep house institution is coming back to Ibiza, bringing its original spirit to a new generation while giving longtime clubbers a chance to revisit a piece of the island's musical history.