NBA superstar LeBron James has been spotted in Ibiza, choosing one of the island’s biggest club nights for his latest Balearic escape.

The basketball icon was seen in the VIP area at Ushuaïa Ibiza on Thursday, September 10, during Martin Garrix’s performance, filming the stage on his phone and taking in the atmosphere with companions. Footage of the unexpected appearance quickly circulated online.

The sighting puts one of the world’s most recognisable sports stars firmly in the middle of Ibiza’s famous nightlife scene.

LeBron James Heads to Ushuaïa

James’ Ibiza appearance came during Martin Garrix’s weekly Thursday residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza, where the Dutch superstar is performing throughout the summer. The September 10 show also featured R3HAB and Justin Mylo.

According to footage from the evening, James spent the night watching the performance from the VIP area rather than making any appearance on stage himself.

His decision to spend his Ibiza visit at Ushuaïa is fitting for a star known for enjoying music, entertainment and high-profile destinations during the NBA offseason.

From Mallorca to Ibiza

James had been in Mallorca just days earlier, making Ibiza the next stop in his Balearic trip.

He was spotted in Mallorca on September 3 after reportedly arriving aboard a private yacht, with the vessel moored in Palma. During his stay, he was also seen playing golf at Son Muntaner.

From the golf course in Mallorca to the dancefloor atmosphere of Ushuaïa, the trip has given the NBA superstar a taste of two very different sides of the Balearic Islands.

A Night With Martin Garrix

Martin Garrix’s Ushuaïa residency has become one of the defining Thursday-night fixtures of Ibiza’s summer season.

The 2026 residency runs from July 2 through September 24, with Garrix joined by a rotating selection of international electronic music artists and special guests.

The September 10 edition gave James a front-row experience of the venue’s famous open-air production, with the basketball star appearing to enjoy the show from the VIP section.

Another Global Star Chooses Ibiza

James’ appearance adds another major international celebrity to Ibiza’s 2026 summer season.

The island continues to attract figures from sport, music, fashion and entertainment, with many high-profile visitors opting to experience Ibiza’s nightlife alongside its beaches, restaurants and luxury lifestyle.

For James, this particular Ibiza stop was all about the music.

Rather than simply passing through the island, the NBA superstar chose one of Ibiza’s most famous club nights, joining the crowd at Ushuaïa for an evening with Martin Garrix.

Ibiza’s Nightlife Still Has Global Pull

The sighting arrives as the 2026 clubbing season enters its closing stretch, with major events continuing across Ibiza throughout September before the traditional closing parties take over in October.

Ushuaïa remains one of the island’s biggest international draws, and having LeBron James among the crowd offers another reminder of the global profile Ibiza nightlife continues to enjoy.

From Mallorca’s golf courses to Ushuaïa’s dancefloor, James’ Balearic getaway has taken him from one island experience to another, with Ibiza providing the perfect setting for a night of world-class clubbing.