words by NIA TOPALOVA
editor MARIE-PAULINE CESARI

This Valentine’s day we celebrated love together with BACARDÍ and PATTA in Amsterdam Noord’s warehouse – a unique location for a unique event, bringing together people through a shared passion for music, creativity and an unapologetic authenticity. 

This was their second edition, followed by last year’s one when the old Febo factory De Slijper in Amsterdam got transformed into a vibrant club. This year, with delicious cocktails, great tunes, and a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere, BACARDÍ and PATTA teamed up to throw a truly unforgettable Valentine’s Day celebration, with the “Do What Moves You” spirit. 

The pop-up featured the reveal and giveaway of the second item from the limited edition merchandise collection – a white long sleeve shirt featuring BACARDÍ and PATTA coming together in an union inside a pink heart. The shirt was not for sale, but the first 100 guests had the opportunity to claim it (for free!), following a first come, first serve policy. 

Guests simply couldn’t help but dance all night, thanks to the lineup of DJs that featured BXXMBASTIC, DJ Drivah, Bao G, T.NO B2B YENTZYZ B2B NADIM, and of course – DJ Edzon – who is one of PATTA’s founders. Bokoesam delivered an outstanding performance (as always), adding to the night’s magical energy. 

We also had the chance to try the iconic BACARDÍ Rum cocktails, the refreshing Mojitos, and the absolute classic – BACARDÍ & Cola. But the true star of the evening was the BACARDÍ x PATTA LOBI JOE COCKTAIL – adding to the Caribbean vibes of the night. The space was bathed in red and orange lights, with palm trees adding to the tropical mood. The party perfectly captured both BACARDÍ and PATTA’s dedication to creativity and community.

The night ended with a series of old romantic disco classics, setting the perfect tone for everyone to connect, giving us one more chance to look around us and find our Valentine. This was definitely a night to remember, and we cannot wait to find out what they’re cooking up next!