It’s Official: Pacha New York Is Opening At Brooklyn Mirage Space In June 2026

After almost a year of saga, Brooklyn’s most talked-about dance floor is officially coming back to life with global backing and a fresh name. The Brooklyn Mirage will reopen in June 2026 as Pacha New York , marking the long-anticipated return of the legendary Ibiza nightlife brand to the city and the start of a new chapter for one of NYC’s most famous music venues. According to a press release, this venue is set to enter “a bold new era ,” where “global icons, underground pioneers, and New York’s creative communities unite in celebration of music, movement, and human connection .” The East Williamsburg complex is emerging after a year defined by cancellations, construction chaos, and legal entanglements. FIVE Holdings , the Dubai-based company behind Pacha, has officially taken operational control of the Mirage and the surrounding Avant Gardner complex following the venue’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy , bringing Pacha’s decades-long reputation for shaping global dance culture to a venue that had spent months teetering on the edge of collapse. The path to reopening reads like a thriller, and if you haven’t been keeping up with the drama — here’s a quick recap. A $30 million renovation in 2025 — intended to transform the Mirage into the “East Coast Sphere” — failed NYC Department of Buildings inspections, triggering canceled shows, lawsuits, leadership shakeups, and eventually Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Total liabilities reportedly topped $155 million , including unpaid taxes, vendor debts, and millions owed to artists like DJ Black Coffee. In a high-stakes maneuver, Axar Capital , the venue’s primary lender, took over the assets via a $110 million “credit bid” and entered a complex deal with FIVE Holdings to bring Pacha in. The agreement appeared at risk just last week, when some of Avant Gardner’s creditors claimed that Axar had secretly arranged a sale to Pacha, contradicting a previously approved bankruptcy plan. Those creditors withdrew their support, casting uncertainty over the deal. Court documents now indicate that Axar has reached a resolution with the creditors, though the specifics have not yet been disclosed. Axar CEO Andrew Axelrod said in the statement, “With these matters now resolved, the transition to FIVE and Pacha can move forward in earnest. ” Fast forward to February 2026, demolition crews began tearing down the 2025 structure, which court filings described as “unfixable,” with fire safety and structural issues making it cheaper to start fresh than attempt repairs. The stage is now cleared for Pacha New York to take over, with FIVE promising a summer season that “places international headliners and homegrown talent on the same stage,” reflecting the modern electronic soundscape. In a statement, FIVE Holdings CEO Kabir Mulchandani called the expansion to New York a “defining moment ” in the company’s journey. “This move reflects the strength of our vision, the resilience of our platform, and our ambition to help shape the future of entertainment on a global stage,” Mulchandani said. “We are entering a city that influences how the world thinks, creates, and connects — and we do so with bold imagination, long-term commitment, and the confidence to build destinations that resonate far beyond their physical walls.” From June through October, the outdoor space will return as a seasonal open-air venue , while the Great Hall will operate year-round as a multi-genre arena, ensuring “the energy never fades.” Local artists and collectives will remain central to the programming, keeping the venue rooted in Brooklyn’s creative scene even as it becomes a global nightlife destination. It also marks Pacha’s first New York presence since the original Pacha NYC closed in Hell’s Kitchen back in 2016 . Nearly a decade later, the brand is returning on a much larger scale, with a venue capable of hosting thousands and a calendar expected to rival major European dance destinations. Details about the opening lineup haven’t been released yet , but expectations are already high. The first season is set to include world-class electronic artists alongside NYC-based talent. After months of uncertainty — and plenty of skepticism — the Brooklyn Mirage’s future finally has a date attached to it and it seems one of New York’s most polarizing nightlife sagas has officially turned the page. But we’ll have to see how it all unfolds. We’ll be watching closely as Pacha New York reveals its first shows, ticket details, and what this new era really looks like once the lights come back on. Source: https://secretnyc.co/pacha-new-york-is-opening-at-brooklyn-mirage-space-in-june-2026/