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On Saturday, 19 September 2026, two institutions that helped define modern club culture will come together beneath the iconic roof of Amnesia as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Two major institutions of electronic music are joining forces for a very special night as the legendary FAC51 The Haçienda arrives on the White Island this September. An absolute benchmark of modern club culture in the UK, The Haçienda shaped generations with its sound, spirit and attitude. Now, it meets Ibiza icon Amnesia, where it all began, for a unique encounter between past, present and future.
Get ready for a night of pure energy, timeless anthems and a dancefloor designed for unforgettable moments. This collaboration brings together the underground essence of Manchester with the magic and international appeal of Ibiza, creating an atmosphere that connects decades of musical evolution.
Saturday, 19 September will be more than just a party — it will be a celebration of clubbing history, its community and the future of electronic music. A legendary night, in an iconic club, that simply cannot be missed.
The line-up brings together generations of house music: David Morales, Detroit legends Inner City in live format, Brooklyn pioneer Todd Terry, historic The Haçienda resident Graeme Park, co-founder Mike Pickering and DJ Paulette, alongside a special performance from Alison Limerick, the voice behind the generational anthem “Where Love Lives”.
HAÇIENDA CLASSIÇAL
The show has surpassed all expectations since its inception and has received an extraordinary response from both audiences and critics. NME described it as “probably the best rave since 1997”, while Mixmag called the event “a near two-hour blend of house music’s greatest players with an audience dancing and singing from the off”.
With its unique combination of classic dance tracks and orchestral arrangements, Haçienda Classiçal has been a game-changer in the music industry. The show’s ability to bring together diverse audiences and create an electric atmosphere has cemented its position as a must-see experience for music lovers around the world. And, much like the original club, the show continues to evolve.
A SHARED HISTORY
In the summer of 1987, a group of British DJs visited Amnesia and experienced a shift that would change everything. Alfredo Fiorito’s genre-defying sets, the emerging pulse of house music and the freedom of the Balearic spirit sparked something that travelled back to the UK and found a new home at The Haçienda in Manchester.
By 1988, Amnesia had become a global reference point for the emerging dance music movement, while acid house exploded across Britain, redefining youth culture and the very idea of what a club could be. The dialogue between Ibiza and Manchester became one of the most important cultural exchanges in the history of electronic music and, decades later, that connection is coming full circle.
This return takes shape through Hacienda Classical, the acclaimed project led by The Haçienda resident Graeme Park. Reimagining iconic house tracks through powerful orchestral arrangements, live vocalists and choir, Hacienda Classical transforms the raw energy of late-80s and early-90s club anthems into a large-scale live experience without losing their original pulse.
The night will be a unique musical celebration, with legendary DJs taking audiences on a carefully curated journey through classic, contemporary and visionary sounds, all infused with the iconic spirit of both The Haçienda and Amnesia. Past, present and future will meet on the same dancefloor, creating an atmosphere that honours the legacy while embracing what lies ahead.
This is not a revival. It is the continuation of a story that began on the Balearic dancefloor and changed club culture forever. Be part of it.
