Solomun, Michael Bibi, and Black Coffee lead the charge as Pacha lands in NYC, taking over the former Avant Gardner complex for its debut weekend.
Pacha officially launched its New York outpost this past week, occupying the Brooklyn footprint left vacant by the bankrupt Avant Gardner complex. The venue, which includes the former Brooklyn Mirage space, kicked off its main programming with three high-profile headliners after a soft-launch 'Unlocked' event featuring local mainstays and veteran selectors like Danny Tenaglia and Joe Claussell.
Solomun took the Friday slot, marking his first New York club set during the peak Ibiza season in a decade. Michael Bibi followed on Saturday, with Black Coffee anchoring the Sunday closing. The South African producer has already locked in a residency at the site, with return dates scheduled through October.
The programming shift from the previous management to Pacha signals a pivot toward established global house and techno brands. Upcoming listings for the venue include Masters At Work, HoneyLuv, and Jamie Jones, filling the void left after the site’s repeated reopening delays throughout 2024 and 2025.