Pacha New York Announces Opening Weekend Headliners

Michael Bibi and Black Coffee to kick off the club's return to the city.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:11am

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Pacha New York has announced the headliners for its opening weekend, with electronic music stars Michael Bibi and Black Coffee set to perform. The highly anticipated opening follows Pacha's parent company FIVE Holdings securing a long-term agreement to assume full operational management of the Brooklyn Mirage and The Great Hall complex.

Why it matters

The return of the iconic Pacha brand to New York City is a significant moment for the city's dance music scene, which has faced challenges in recent years with the closure of other prominent clubs. Pacha's new arrangement aims to revive the brand's legacy while also addressing issues faced by the previous operators of the Brooklyn Mirage venue.

The details

Under the new agreement, the Mirage will operate seasonally as Pacha New York from June through October, mirroring the club's original summer-season model. The Great Hall will continue year-round as a multi-genre arena for live acts and next-generation sounds, with planned upgrades. Pacha has also announced that it will provide 100% refunds to the roughly 30,000 unrefunded Brooklyn Mirage ticket and season pass holders, totaling over $3.1 million in credits for food, drink, and merchandise at the new Pacha New York.

  • Pacha New York's opening weekend is scheduled for June 2026.
  • The Brooklyn Mirage will operate under the Pacha New York brand from June through October each year.
  • Pacha has until January 1, 2029 to honor the refund credits for unrefunded Brooklyn Mirage ticket holders.

The players

FIVE Holdings

The parent company of Pacha that has secured a long-term agreement to assume full operational management of the Brooklyn Mirage and The Great Hall complex.

Axar Capital Management

The primary lender for Avant Gardner, the previous operator of the Brooklyn Mirage and The Great Hall.

Michael Bibi

An electronic music artist who will headline Pacha New York's opening weekend.

Black Coffee

An electronic music artist who will headline Pacha New York's opening weekend.

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What’s next

Pacha New York has until January 1, 2029 to honor the refund credits for unrefunded Brooklyn Mirage ticket holders.

The takeaway

The return of the iconic Pacha brand to New York City's dance music scene represents an opportunity to revive the city's nightlife culture, while also addressing the issues faced by the previous operators of the Brooklyn Mirage venue through a commitment to making things right for disappointed ticket holders.