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Saturdays · Papagayo
Essence at Papagayo, Saturday in the dark
Next dateFrom €20
Saturday is the night Papagayo plays it deepest. The club describes Essence as dark tech house, long sets and no pause; the ticket page talks about house, tech house and groove. Either way, it is the night for the dance floor rather than the photo.
Long sets, one room
The residents behind Essence are a short, steady list: Alex Wellmann and Luis Groove lead the count on the club's page, followed by Beto Uña and Rayconen. The format is built on long sets, so the room rewards staying put.
Getting in
Every Saturday on sale starts at 23:00 and takes last entry at 1:00; later, you pay the difference at the door. Most Saturdays sell one general ticket, while some dates add later batches at a higher price. On Saturday 21 November the club's own agenda bills a different party, Mindout Carry on; the ticket page still sells it as an Essence date.
The door is Papagayo's: over-18s only, physical ID, casual dress without cargo trousers, tracksuit bottoms or football shirts.
Essence at a glance
- Next date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
- Days: Saturdays
- Time: 23:00 – 05:00
- Venue: Papagayo
- Address: Av. Rafael Puig y Lluvina, 2, 38660 Costa Adeje
- Area: South Tenerife
- Age: 18+
- ID: Bring a physical ID
- Dress code: Casual dress
- Last entry: 01:00
- Tickets, all dates: From €20
- Music: House, tech house and groove
- Residents: Alex Wellmann, Luis Groove, Beto Uña and Rayconen
- Room: Papagayo's main room
As published by the venue or on the ticket page.
Tickets and prices
- General Ticket: €20
Ticket types and prices as published on the ticket page for Saturday, 14 November 2026. The booking fee is added at checkout.
Every date 7 dates
Saturday 14 November
Saturday 21 November
Saturday 28 November
Saturday 5 December
Saturday 12 December
Saturday 19 December
Saturday 26 December
Good to know
Is Essence a techno night?
It is a house night at the darker end: the ticket page lists house, tech house and groove, and the club calls it dark tech house.
What time should I arrive at Essence?
Before 1:00, the last entry on the ticket. The night starts at 23:00 on the ticket page.
Can I wear shorts?
Yes, if they are smart. Papagayo's casual code rules out cargo trousers, tracksuit bottoms and football shirts.
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