UNVRS power outage leaves hundreds stranded for hours in Ibiza as John Summit’s Experts Only event is cancelled following technical issues at the venue

For weeks, concerns had already been growing around repeated power cuts and voltage issues across parts of Ibiza, with local reports documenting a series of disruptions across the island. Those concerns became far more immediate in the early hours of July 21 when a power outage hit UNVRS, where John Summit’s Experts Only event was due to take place. What began as uncertainty over whether the venue could restore power soon turned into a prolonged wait, with hundreds of attendees left outside while updates remained limited and hopes that the event might still continue began to fade. The incident has since raised questions around the outage itself, the communication surrounding the disruption and how a major Ibiza event was affected by an unexpected technical issue.

What Happened at UNVRS Before the Experts Only Event Was Cancelled

The power reportedly went out at around 12:30am during John Summit’s Experts Only event, interrupting proceedings at UNVRS while the venue dealt with the technical issue. While recent power problems across Ibiza provided wider context around the disruption, there has been no confirmation that those incidents were directly connected to the venue. As the outage continued, UNVRS was left dealing with an ongoing electricity issue while the possibility of restoring power and continuing the event remained uncertain.

The situation continued into the early hours, with reports that power briefly returned before cutting out again. With no immediate confirmation that the event would be cancelled, the outcome remained unclear as the venue attempted to resolve the problem. The extended outage eventually forced the event to stop, with John Summit later confirming that a power cut in the local area had affected the night.

Attendees Report Hours of Waiting Outside UNVRS Before Cancellation

While the power issue itself disrupted the event, the situation outside UNVRS became a separate source of frustration as attendees waited for updates on whether Experts Only could still continue. Reports shared by attendees on Reddit described people remaining outside for hours as there was still a possibility that power could return and the event could resume. One attendee questioned why people were left waiting so long, writing, “Why keep let people waiting here from 1 am?” as uncertainty continued throughout the night.

Other comments focused on the lack of clear communication while attendees waited for a final decision. One person said that “Unvrs even didn’t give any explanation on their social media, just keep letting people wait there until 2:30,” while another questioned the venue’s explanation after being told the issue affected the wider area, writing that “a worker said its in the whole city but i’m not buying it!” and pointing to other Ibiza venues that appeared to still be operating. These comments reflect attendee frustration over the length of the wait and the uncertainty surrounding the situation, although they remain individual accounts shared on Reddit rather than independently verified reports.

By the time the cancellation was eventually confirmed, attendees reported that hundreds of people had remained outside UNVRS waiting for the situation to be resolved. One attendee described the scale of the situation, saying, “Hundreds of people in line outside venue, cancelled around 2:45am.” The reaction that followed was not only about the cancellation itself, but also about the hours spent waiting without knowing whether the night would continue or whether they should make alternative plans.

UNVRS Confirms Cancellation and Refunds After Power Outage

Following the disruption at UNVRS, John Summit confirmed that the Experts Only event would not go ahead, explaining that the cancellation was caused by “a power cut in the local area.” The announcement came after attendees had spent several hours waiting to see whether the venue could restore electricity and continue the event. In the statement shared after the cancellation, Experts Only confirmed that ticket holders would receive full refunds, with attendees directed to their original ticket providers for further information.

While the refund announcement addressed the financial impact for those who had purchased tickets, the exact cause of the outage and how long the venue was affected before the decision was made remained unclear. Neither UNVRS nor local authorities had provided further technical details at the time of reporting, leaving the circumstances behind the power failure unresolved. The incident also brought renewed attention to recent concerns around electricity issues across Ibiza during the summer season.

Recent Ibiza Power Issues Raise Questions Around Local Infrastructure

The cancellation at UNVRS came shortly after local reports highlighted wider concerns around electricity issues affecting Ibiza during the summer season. A report from Radio Ibiza Cadena SER published on July 19 noted growing concern over repeated power cuts and voltage problems across different parts of the island, with residents and businesses reporting disruptions in recent weeks. Endesa acknowledged that several incidents had taken place, although it described them as separate issues caused by individual faults, including damaged cables and problems with electrical infrastructure.

At the time of writing, there has been no confirmation that the outage affecting UNVRS was directly connected to those earlier incidents, or whether the venue experienced a separate local fault. However, the timing has placed the cancellation within a wider conversation around Ibiza’s electricity network during one of the busiest periods of the year. With refunds confirmed for ticket holders, the exact cause of the outage and the circumstances behind the delayed cancellation decision remain unclear.