Zante Events May 2026: GRV, Champagne Spray & Tidal Boat Party Opening Dates Confirmed

Late May is when the 2026 Zante season properly kicks into life. Within the same week, three of the island's signature events confirm their opening dates — GRV at Infinity Beach Club, Champagne Spray at Pure Beach Club, and the Tidal Boat Party. If you're flying out in the back half of May, this is the post that tells you exactly what's running, on which days, and how to lock it in.

A quick note before we get into the schedule: not every event on the standard weekly rota is live yet in May. ABODE at Pure and Nathan Dawe LIVE at IKON both start later in the season, which means the Zante Bible Event Package operates on a reduced version during the opening weeks. The price is adjusted accordingly — you only pay for the events that are actually running during your stay. Full details on that further down. For now, here's what's confirmed for May.

GRV Opening Party — Monday 25th May, 3pm

GRV is brand new for 2026 and exclusive to Zante Bible. You won't find it through any other provider, ticket outlet, or street promoter on the island.

It runs at Infinity Beach Club on Laganas Beach, a four-minute walk along the sand from the main strip, or in through the back from any of the surrounding hotels. The format is a three-hour daytime beach club session — 3pm to 6pm — built around quality house music. Deep house, tech house, and melodic house sit at the centre of the sound, with internationally booked DJs handling the lineup.

The opening date is Monday 25th May, and from that point GRV runs every Monday through to the end of the 2026 season. There's logic to the timing: Infinity Beach Club opens on Thursday 1st May, so by the 25th the venue is more than three weeks into its operational rhythm. Sound, bar, beachfront setup, and the resident team are all fully running. There's no reason to make package holders arriving that week wait an extra Monday for an event the venue is ready to host.

The Monday combination from 25th May onwards is one of the strongest days of the week — GRV in the afternoon at Infinity, then Nathan Dawe LIVE at IKON in the evening once that residency starts later in the season.

Tickets are available either as part of the Zante Bible Event Package or via a limited weekly standalone allocation through zantebible.com.

Champagne Spray Opening Parties — Friday 22nd & 29th May, 6pm

Champagne Spray was voted the best event in Zante in both 2024 and 2025, and it's back at Pure Beach Club every Friday for 2026. The opening night is Friday 22nd May, with the second May date falling on Friday 29th.

The format runs from 6pm to 10pm. Every guest gets a free full-size bottle of champagne on arrival, the bar runs 2-for-1 drinks throughout, and the night moves through belly-flop competitions, dance-offs, professional dancers, and the signature champagne spray moment that gives the event its name. Pure regularly puts 2,000 people through the door for this one — it's the highest-energy pool party on the island.

VIP options for the entire 2026 season are now bookable online. Circle beds run at €200 (£20 deposit, balance settled on the night and converted to drink credit), and cabanas at €400 with the same structure. Every Friday has its own dedicated booking page, so you can lock in a specific date for your group rather than waiting until you arrive in resort.

Both May dates are included in the Event Package, or available as individual tickets through the Champagne Spray event page.

Tidal Boat Party Opening Sailings — Saturday 23rd & 30th May, 4pm

Tidal has been voted Zante's best boat party for seven consecutive years, and the 2026 schedule starts with two May sailings: Saturday 23rd and Saturday 30th.

There's one significant change for 2026 worth flagging up front. The Tidal pre-party has moved from Pure Beach Club to Karma Day Club — the only 5-star beach club on the island. Karma is a multi-million-pound purpose-built venue with the largest swimming pool in Zakynthos at 400 square metres, a swim-up bar with resident DJs, 40 poolside beds, 10 luxury cabanas, four separate bars, and a VIP sunset terrace. It's a serious upgrade on the previous setup.

The day itself runs as follows: 4pm pre-party at Karma Day Club with welcome shots and exclusive drink discounts, 4:30pm coach transfer to Zante Town port, 5pm sail, 9pm return. Five hours of non-stop entertainment in total, with three multi-genre DJs, professional dancers, an hour-long free bar on board, and a 45-minute swim stop at a secluded Ionian Sea cove.

Capacity is hard-capped at 420 guests per sailing with a 50/50 male-to-female ratio strictly enforced, which is why opening weekends matter — even in May, the boats consistently fill. Individual tickets are £55, or the boat is included in the Event Package.

May 2026 events at a glance

Date	Day	Event	Venue	Time
Fri 22 May	Friday	Champagne Spray (opening)	Pure Beach Club	6pm–10pm
Sat 23 May	Saturday	Tidal Boat Party (opening)	Karma Day Club / Port	4pm–9pm
Mon 25 May	Monday	GRV (opening)	Infinity Beach Club	3pm–6pm
Fri 29 May	Friday	Champagne Spray	Pure Beach Club	6pm–10pm
Sat 30 May	Saturday	Tidal Boat Party	Karma Day Club / Port	4pm–9pm

What about the Event Package in May?

The standard Zante Bible Event Package covers five events across six venues — GRV, Nathan Dawe LIVE at IKON, Tidal Boat Party, ABODE at Pure, and Champagne Spray. ABODE and Nathan Dawe both start later in the season once the full club calendar is operational, so the package runs in a reduced form during May.

The way it works is straightforward. If you're in resort during a week where only some of the events are running, you only pay for the events that are actually live. The price is adjusted down from the standard £119 / £144 VIP pricing accordingly — there's no point charging the full rate for a package where two of the five events haven't started yet.

The exact reduced price depends on which week you're travelling, so the easiest thing is to message the office or use the booking flow on zantebible.com with your travel dates. The system will show you what's running for your week and the corresponding price.

Same £5 deposit applies, same flexible balance options, same price-match guarantee.

For a full week from Monday 25th May to Saturday 30th May, you'd be looking at GRV, Champagne Spray, and Tidal Boat Party as the three live events — three of the five core experiences, with the package priced to reflect that.

Booking, collection, and the practical stuff

Tickets and wristbands are collected from the Zante Bible office, based inside Infinity Beach Club itself. The office is open 12pm–4pm daily throughout the season. Bring your booking confirmation and valid photo ID — passport or driving licence. If you arrive outside opening hours, the team can meet you at your hotel; just message ahead via the number on your booking confirmation.

All events are 17+ only, and ID is strictly enforced at every venue.

Why late May is a smart week to be in resort

There's a real case for travelling in the back half of May rather than waiting until peak July and August. Crowds are noticeably lighter, flight prices and accommodation rates are well below peak, and by the time you hit Friday 22nd onwards every major opening event is live. VIP availability — circle beds, cabanas, boat upgrades — is still wide open, where in mid-July onwards those same options sell out weeks in advance.

The early-season atmosphere is also distinct from peak weeks. The crowd tends to be people who've been before and know the calendar, the staff are fresh into the season rather than running on fumes, and the venues have full capacity to give you VIP service rather than rationing it across thousands of bookings.

Lock it in

The May 2026 calendar is now confirmed and live for booking. Tidal and Champagne Spray opening weekends consistently move fastest because of the hard capacity caps — 420 on the boat, limited circle beds and cabanas at Pure — so if you're targeting those specific dates, deposits down sooner rather than later is the move.

Head to zantebible.com/event-package to check pricing for your travel week, or book individual events directly via the GRV, Champagne Spray, and Tidal Boat Party pages.

FAQs

What's the first big event of the 2026 Zante season?

Champagne Spray opens Friday 22nd May at Pure Beach Club, 6pm–10pm. It's the first signature event of the season.

When does GRV launch in 2026?

GRV opens Monday 25th May 2026 at Infinity Beach Club, running 3pm–6pm. It then runs every Monday for the rest of the season.

What dates does Tidal Boat Party run in May 2026?

Tidal Boat Party sails on Saturday 23rd and Saturday 30th May 2026, with the pre-party starting at 4pm at Karma Day Club.

Is the full Zante Bible Event Package available in May?

No — ABODE and Nathan Dawe LIVE at IKON both start later in the season. The package runs in a reduced form during May, and the price is adjusted down to reflect only the events that are actually running during your week.

Can I do all three opening events in one week?

Yes. A Friday 22nd to Saturday 30th May trip covers Champagne Spray (Fri 22nd), Tidal (Sat 23rd), GRV (Mon 25th), Champagne Spray again (Fri 29th), and Tidal again (Sat 30th).

Where do I collect tickets in resort?

At the Zante Bible office inside Infinity Beach Club on the Laganas Strip, open 12pm–4pm daily.