Paradise in the City Delivers Ibiza-Level Festival Experience in West London

Jamie Jones - Paradise in the City

Boston Manor Park played host to a serious day of House and techno on Saturday, 2nd August, as Paradise in the City landed in London for the first time. The one-day event, curated by Jamie Jones and the Paradise team, promised an Ibiza-level experience, and it delivered.

Four stages, each individually designed and themed, gave the festival a visual identity that matched the music. From the open-air Main Stage to the intimate Woods, the industrial Hangar and the high-energy The Bridge stage, every space felt distinct. It was the same site as Junction 2 the week before, but Paradise made it their own.

The day began in the Woods with Fifi Forte setting the tone perfectly. Her warm, groove-led selections eased the crowd into the afternoon without holding back on energy. By the end of the set, people were already moving, drinks in hand, ready for the rest of the day.

The Bridge followed with one of the big moments of the festival, Jamie Jones delivering a special back-to-the-2010s set. It was pure Paradise nostalgia, built around rolling tech house grooves that defined the early 2010s era. Ali Love joined him for a couple of live PAs, breaking up the flow with bursts of live vocals that had the crowd singing and locking in even harder.

Back in the Woods, Late Replies turned things up with a chunky, dancefloor-ready tech house set. The intimate, tree-lined setting suited their sound, close enough to feel the low-end rumble but still open enough to keep that festival energy alive.

The Main Stage came alive with Sidney Charles b2b Archie Hamilton, a set that many agreed was a highlight of the day. Both DJs are known for their precision and energy individually, but together, they were unstoppable. Crisp percussion, low-slung bass, and tightly mixed transitions kept the dancefloor locked, with the push and pull between Archie’s minimal edges and Sidney’s chunkier grooves working perfectly.

Manda Moore brought her signature energy to The Bridge next, keeping the atmosphere playful and vibrant. Her selections carried a Parisian edge, rolling and infectious, ideally suited to the darker, sweatier energy of that space.

East End Dubs followed on the Main Stage, taking the sound deeper without losing any of the intensity. His signature clean and punchy production translated beautifully on the system, delivering tracks that gave dancers space to move while holding the crowd in full flow.

As the sun began to dip, we headed to the Hangar to catch Seth Troxler closing the night. True to form, Troxler delivered a set full of personality, with funky, unexpected selections threaded through rolling House and acid textures. The Hangar’s industrial structure amplified every beat, the bass bouncing around the steel and concrete to create a physical, almost immersive experience.

One thing that stood out all day was the crowd. It was a mix of ages, backgrounds and levels of obsession with the music. Seasoned heads who knew every track and breakdown danced alongside groups of friends there for a good day out. People were present, connected and dancing, and unlike many other festivals this summer, phones were mostly in pockets for the majority of the day and night.

The organisation was flawless. The site layout made it easy to move between stages without getting stuck in bottlenecks. Sound quality was consistently high across all areas. Bars and toilets were plentiful, queues moved quickly, and food and drink options were varied and accessible.

With temperatures climbing, the VIP bar area proved to be a welcome escape. Comfortable seating, shaded areas and plenty of space made it easy to cool down, grab a drink and recharge before heading back into the crowd.

Musically, the curation ticked every box. House and Techno formed the backbone of the day, with flashes of Afro and tribal rhythms and a thread of old-school Tech House for the long-time Paradise fans. The back-to-back sets kept things dynamic, with DJs feeding off each other rather than simply trading turns.

As an Ibiza-born brand, Paradise is renowned for creating an atmosphere that is vibrant, slightly hedonistic, yet always rooted in music. This London debut captured that perfectly. It didn’t feel like just another stop on the summer festival circuit, and it avoided the trap of trying to recreate Ibiza in a park. Instead, it brought the Paradise energy to West London and made it work seamlessly for a UK crowd.

London already has no shortage of festivals, with big-name line-ups everywhere from May to September, so standing out is no small feat. Paradise in the City did precisely that and has the potential to become a staple on the summer calendar.

If Jamie Jones and his team decide to make this an annual event, it could grow into something that bridges the UK and Ibiza scenes in a way that feels natural. The size, atmosphere, and balance between big headline moments and intimate dancefloor experiences all point to a format built to last.

As Troxler’s final tracks echoed through the Hangar and the crowds slowly filtered out, it felt like the kind of day that stays with you long after summer fades: heat, music, friends and a dancefloor moving in sync. Paradise in the City set the bar high on its first try, and if it returns next year, there will be no shortage of people ready to do it all again.