For the fourth consecutive summer, the most requested Monday nights in Mykonos are back. Black Coffee's 2026 residency at SantAnna Mykonos is officially confirmed — six Mondays from mid-July through August 2026 at Paraga Beach, bringing the South African Grammy-winning artist's signature Afro-house sound to the most beautiful beachfront club setting in the Aegean.
"Six Mondays. One unparalleled journey. From mid-July through August."
The 2026 Experience
All Six Mondays Confirmed
The official SantAnna Instagram and website confirm the full residency schedule:
- Date: Monday July 13, 2026, Event: Black Coffee, Time: 18:00 – 00:00, Booking: santannamykonos.com
- Date: Monday July 20, 2026, Event: Black Coffee, Time: 18:00 – 00:00, Booking: santannamykonos.com
- Date: Monday July 27, 2026, Event: Black Coffee, Time: 18:00 – 00:00, Booking: santannamykonos.com
- Date: Monday August 3, 2026, Event: Black Coffee, Time: 18:00 – 00:00, Booking: santannamykonos.com
- Date: Monday August 10, 2026, Event: Black Coffee, Time: 18:00 – 00:00, Booking: santannamykonos.com
- Date: Monday August 17, 2026, Event: Black Coffee, Time: 18:00 – 00:00, Booking: santannamykonos.com
- Venue: SantAnna Beach Club, Paraga Beach, Mykonos 84600, Greece
- Contact: +30 2289 025804
- Reservations: santannamykonos.com (Vibing Sky section)
- Tables & Tickets: discotech.me / sevenrooms.com/events/santannapool
The Fourth Consecutive Summer
A Mykonos Institution
What began as a bold residency booking has become the defining Monday night event on the entire island. The Facebook announcement frames it precisely: "For the fourth consecutive summer, SantAnna proudly welcomes Black Coffee. His Monday performances have become a cornerstone of the island's musical experience". The 2026 edition carries the headline "The Legacy Continues" — a direct acknowledgment that what started as a single-summer experiment has become a permanent fixture in Mykonos' summer cultural calendar.
Black Coffee: The Artist
The Signature Sound of Afro-house
Black Coffee (Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo) is the South African DJ, producer, and Grammy Award winner whose signature sound — rooted in Afro-house, deep house, and the rhythmic complexity of South African dance music — has made him one of the most sought-after electronic music artists on the international circuit:
- 2023 Grammy Award winner — Best Dance/Electronic Album for "We Dance Again" — the first African artist to win the Grammy in that category
- His sound is built on layered percussion, deep bass, melodic vocal loops, and the organic warmth of African musical traditions filtered through the European club music aesthetic — a combination that works with particular power in the open-air, sun-to-sunset format of SantAnna's Paraga Beach setting
- The 18:00 start time is deliberate — the six-hour set window from 6:00 PM to midnight captures the full Mykonos sunset arc, the golden hour over the Aegean, the arrival of darkness, and the shift from beach day to night session in a single continuous musical journey
- Residency culture — Black Coffee's multi-week residency model (six consecutive Mondays) is the highest form of artist-venue commitment in the club world, reserved for artists whose draw justifies the weekly repeat booking and whose sets evolve across the residency's arc rather than repeating a fixed programme
SantAnna Mykonos: Paraga Beach
A Natural Amphitheater
SantAnna is Mykonos' most celebrated beachfront club — positioned at Paraga Beach on the island's south coast, a sheltered sandy bay approximately 5 kilometers southeast of Mykonos Town (Chora). The venue's physical setting — beach-level terraces descending to the sand, a pool deck (the Vibing Sky section), and the full panoramic sweep of the south Aegean as the visual backdrop — gives the Black Coffee residency a natural amphitheater that no purpose-built indoor club can replicate.
The Vibing Sky section of SantAnna is the primary venue for the Black Coffee events — the elevated pool and terrace area above the beach where the sound system, DJ booth, and tiered seating create the most immersive listening and viewing position on the property.
The Broader SantAnna 2026 Summer Programme
A Season of Musical Highlights
The Black Coffee Monday residency is the anchor of a broader SantAnna 2026 summer programme that includes other significant artists and events across the week:
- Mathame — July 19, 2026 (Sunday)
- Francis Mercier — July 22, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Mahmut Orhan — July 4, 2026
- Multiple other Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday bookings across the July and August calendar
SantAnna operates across multiple nights of the week throughout the Mykonos summer season — but the Monday Black Coffee residency is the event that consistently generates the most advance demand and the earliest sell-out across all formats (tables, pool positions, general tickets).
Getting to SantAnna, Paraga Beach, Mykonos
Seamless Access to the Island's South Coast
SantAnna Beach Club, Paraga Beach, Mykonos 84600, Greece:
- From Mykonos Town (Chora): Approximately 10 to 15 minutes by taxi or ATV (approximately 5 km via the south coast road toward Paradise and Paraga Beach)
- From Mykonos Airport (JMK): Approximately 10 minutes by taxi (the airport is on the island's south side, close to Paraga Beach)
- From Super Paradise / Paradise Beach: 5 to 10 minutes by water taxi or road
- Water taxi service connects the south coast beaches (Paradise, Paraga, Super Paradise, Platis Gialos) during the summer season — the most atmospheric way to arrive at SantAnna for a sunset set
International arrival: Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK) receives direct flights from Athens (ATH) on Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines (approximately 35 minutes), and direct summer charter and scheduled flights from London, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Milan, Frankfurt, Zurich, and most major European cities on easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, British Airways, Lufthansa, and others.
Practical Tips for the Black Coffee Residency 2026
Maximize Your Experience
- Book tables early — the six Monday dates sell through consistently, with the peak-July dates (July 20 and July 27) filling fastest. Reserve at santannamykonos.com (Vibing Sky section) or via discotech.me
- The 18:00 arrival is the ideal entry time — arriving at the 6:00 PM opening captures the full sunset over the Aegean before the crowd builds to peak density at 9:00 PM onwards
- Table reservations vs. general tickets — table reservations at SantAnna require a minimum spend on drinks and give a fixed position with service. General tickets give floor/terrace access without a reserved seat. Tables are the better value for groups of 4 or more; general tickets work well for solo or pair visitors comfortable with a standing/moving position
- The July 13 opening Monday — the first date of the residency typically has the most energetically charged atmosphere as the crowd arrives for the season's opening night and Black Coffee opens his summer arc
- The August dates (Aug 3, 10, 17) are peak summer and peak crowd — the densest and most internationally diverse audience of the six-date run
- Dress code: Smart casual to elegant — SantAnna's beachfront luxury positioning means cover-ups over swimwear are expected for the evening programme
- Contact: +30 2289 025804 for reservations and event enquiries
Frequently Asked Questions
The Things People Always Want to Know
When is Black Coffee at SantAnna Mykonos in 2026?
Six consecutive Mondays: July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, 2026 — all 18:00 to 00:00.
Which edition is 2026?
The fourth consecutive summer of the Black Coffee Monday residency at SantAnna.
Where is SantAnna?
Paraga Beach, Mykonos 84600, Greece — approximately 5 km southeast of Mykonos Town.
How do I book tables or tickets?
At santannamykonos.com (Vibing Sky section), discotech.me, or sevenrooms.com/events/santannapool.
What time does it run?
18:00 – 00:00 (6:00 PM – midnight) on each Monday.
Who is Black Coffee?
A Grammy Award-winning South African DJ and producer — 2023 Grammy Best Dance/Electronic Album winner, one of the world's most sought-after Afro-house artists.
Verified Information at a Glance
- Event: SantAnna – Black Coffee & Friends Weekly Mondays 2026
- Edition: 4th consecutive summer — "The Legacy Continues"
- 2026 Dates (all confirmed): July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17
- Time: 18:00 – 00:00 (6:00 PM – midnight)
- Venue: SantAnna Beach Club, Paraga Beach, Mykonos 84600, Greece
- Contact: +30 2289 025804
- Reservations: santannamykonos.com (Vibing Sky section)
- Tables & Tickets: discotech.me / sevenrooms.com/events/santannapool
- Artist: Black Coffee — Grammy Award winner, South African DJ/producer
- Genre: Afro-house, deep house, South African dance music
- Nearest airport: Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK) — approximately 10 min
- Best for: Electronic music fans, Afro-house enthusiasts, Mykonos summer club visitors, luxury beach club travelers, Grammy artist event seekers, sunset-to-midnight beach party visitors
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