The Colony expands: ANTS Dominates the Hyperclub for 5 Historic Nights at [UNVRS]

If you thought the 2025 season was a game-changer with the opening of [UNVRS], hold onto your drinks, because 2026 is about to rewrite the rulebook entirely. We are officially in February, the island is slowly waking up from its winter slumber, and the buzz is already deafening. The news just dropped, and it’s bigger than we anticipated: The Colony isn't just moving; it's taking over the entire month.

For years, we’ve worshipped the sun at Ushuaïa Ibiza before diving into the night at Hï Ibiza. But this May, the script flips. The "Day & Night" concept is leveling up in a way only The Night League could dream up. We are talking about the raw, underground energy of ANTS meeting the futuristic scale of the world’s first Hyperclub. Yes, you heard me right: ANTS is taking the party down the road to [UNVRS] for five exclusive Saturdays throughout May.

I’ve been chatting with insiders in San Rafael, and the word on the street is that this isn't just a venue change; it’s a total vibe shift. The "No System. Only Sound" philosophy is being pushed to its absolute limit inside the belly of the beast. Let’s dive into what’s waiting for us as the Colony marches from May 2nd right through to May 30th.

May 2nd: The Grand Opening – A Grime Legend Meets the Colony

Mark your calendars and book your flights, because Saturday, May 2nd is going to be one for the history books. After we warm up under the planes at Ushuaïa Ibiza, the migration begins. Hopping on the Discobus to [UNVRS] feels like a rite of passage, but arriving at the former Privilege site to see it transformed for ANTS? That’s next level.

For the opening night of this five-week residency, the curation is bold. The headliner grabbing everyone's attention is Skepta (DJ Set). The Grime pioneer has been diving deep into house production lately (we all remember Mas Tiempo), and seeing him command the massive booth at [UNVRS] is going to be electric. He brings a swagger that fits perfectly with the darker, tech-focused direction ANTS is taking this year.

But for the house purists, the real treat is the B2B between Fleur Shore and Luuk van Dijk. I caught Fleur at a villa afterparty last season, and her crate-digging skills are unmatched. Paired with Luuk’s groovy, bass-heavy productions, this set is guaranteed to test the limits of the new L-Acoustics system. Also on the bill are East End Dubs, bringing those minimal London vibes, and the ever-elegant Salomé Le Chat. It’s a lineup that screams "music first."

"We are stripping it back. The Hyperclub is massive, but we want it to feel intimate, dark, and focused. It's about the connection between the DJ and the crowd, nothing else." – Insider source from The Night League.

May 9th: Titans Collide in the Booth

If the opening is about making a statement, the second week, May 9th, is about cementing the legacy. This lineup is frankly ridiculous. We are talking about the Swiss captain of the colony himself, Andrea Oliva, going back-to-back with Hot Since 82.

Let’s pause for a second. Andrea Oliva has been the heartbeat of ANTS for over a decade. Hot Since 82 creates emotional, driving house music that can make a grown man cry on the dancefloor. Putting them together in the cavernous main room of [UNVRS]? Expect rolling tech-house baselines that will rattle your ribcage.

Adding to the fire is Maceo Plex. His darker, sci-fi-inspired techno fits the brutalist, futuristic architecture of [UNVRS] like a glove. I can already picture the lasers cutting through the smoke as he drops an unreleased ID. And to keep things fresh, we have Prunk B2B Riordan. Riordan has been blowing up on social media, but don't get it twisted—the kid has serious skills. This night is shaping up to be a masterclass in tension and release.

May 16th: Performance, Energy, and The Future

By the third week, the residency will be in full swing, and the May 16th lineup keeps the momentum high. The standout here is undeniably Patrick Mason B2B HoneyLuv.

If you haven’t seen Patrick Mason perform, you haven’t really lived. He doesn't just DJ; he performs. He dances, he vogues, he conducts the crowd. His energy is infectious, sometimes bordering on chaotic in the best possible way. Pairing him with HoneyLuv, who brings that slick, US-house swagger, is a stroke of genius. It’s going to be high-octane, sweaty, and completely unpredictable.

They are joined by the veteran Nic Fanciulli, a man who knows the island better than almost anyone. Nic has a way of reading a room that can turn a lull into a frenzy in three tracks flat. Rounding out the night is Saraga, representing the fresh blood of the scene.

May 23rd & 30th: The Marathon Continues

Just when we thought we could catch our breath, the schedule confirms that the Colony isn't stopping there. The takeover extends for two additional dates: May 23rd and May 30th.

While the full specifics for these final two weeks are still the subject of heated debate at the local chiringuitos, the extension to a full five-week run makes a massive statement. It proves that the demand for the darker, more industrial side of tech-house is at an all-time high. To fill a venue the size of [UNVRS] for five consecutive Saturdays in the shoulder season is a bold bet, but if anyone can pull it off, it’s the ANTS crew.

Expect the closing night on May 30th to be absolute carnage with Loco Dice B2B Chris Lake.

Why This Matters

Moving the night leg to [UNVRS] for an entire month is monumental. The venue is gigantic—formerly the biggest club in the world. But ANTS has always been about the "Colony," that feeling of being part of a massive, united organism. Filling that space with the specific, dark, tech-house vibe of ANTS is going to create an atmosphere we haven't seen since the glory days of Manumission, but with 2026 production standards.

So, who’s joining me in the booth? The season is just around the corner, and with five dates to choose from, there are no excuses. Summer 2026 is going to be legendary. See you on the dancefloor, ants!