EDC Las Vegasvs.Ultra Music Festival
EDC Las Vegas is in Las Vegas, NV. Ultra Music Festival is in Miami, FL.
| Same fields, sources attached. |  EDC Las VegasFull guide ↗ |  Ultra Music FestivalFull guide ↗ |
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| Dates / edition | May 14–23, 2027OfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
| Mar 26–28, 2027OfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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| Details for Dates / edition | Details for EDC Las Vegas and Ultra Music FestivalEDC Las VegasEDC Dusk, May 14-16; EDC Dawn follows May 21-23. Ultra Music FestivalUltra's official homepage displays March 26.27.28 for the 27th edition; its 2027 ticketing terms confirm the year. | |
| The place | Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas Motor Speedway OfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
| Miami, FL Bayfront Park OfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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| The sound | House / Techno / Big roomEstimateEstimate An editorial estimate. It is not a confirmed measurement or announcement.
| Big room / Techno / HouseEstimateEstimate An editorial estimate. It is not a confirmed measurement or announcement.
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| Details for The sound | Details for EDC Las Vegas and Ultra Music FestivalEDC Las VegasEstimate from the 2026 lineup page and the stage-by-stage genre focus: Kinetic Field, Neon Garden techno and house, Basspod bass and drum-and-bass, Wasteland hardstyle, Quantum Valley trance. Not a per-artist count. Ultra Music FestivalOur weighting of the 2026 lineup across seven stages: big-room on Main, bass and dubstep on Worldwide, house and techno across the RESISTANCE rooms, trance via the ASOT takeover and hardstyle via Dirty Workz on UMF Radio. | |
| Age / ID | 18+OfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
| 18+OfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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| Details for Age / ID | Details for EDC Las Vegas and Ultra Music FestivalEDC Las Vegas21+ for alcohol and VIP; no one under 18 with or without a guardian. Ultra Music Festival18+ to enter; 21+ to drink. | |
| Camping | Camping optionalOfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
| No campingOfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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| Details for Camping | Details for Ultra Music FestivalUltra Music FestivalOfficial Know Before You Go page: no camping or staying overnight at Bayfront Park. | |
| Days | 3 daysOfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
| 3 daysOfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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| Details for Days | Details for EDC Las VegasEDC Las VegasThree nights per weekend; the 2027 edition runs two weekends. | |
| Hours | Friday 5:00 PM-5:30 AM with the opening ceremony at Cosmic Meadow from 5:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 7:00 PM-5:30 AM.OfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
| Friday 4pm-Midnight; Saturday Noon-Midnight; Sunday Noon-10pmReportedReported Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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| Crowd per day | About 175,000ReportedReported Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
| About 55,000ReportedReported Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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| Details for Crowd per day | Details for EDC Las Vegas and Ultra Music FestivalEDC Las VegasWikipedia lists 175,000 capacity across all stages combined; recent daily attendance has been around 165,000-175,000. Ultra Music FestivalMiami's 2019 license capped site capacity at 55,000; Wikipedia lists Main Stage capacity at 60,000. | |
| Recorded full-event GA | $399.99EDC Dusk or Dawn GA (one weekend) 2027 edition / fees included Recorded 2026-10-02 SourcesSources These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.
| $419.26GA 3-Day (first public run) 2027 edition / fees not confirmed Recorded 2026-10-02 SourcesSources These are the sources attached to this record. No fact confidence level is recorded.
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| Details for Recorded full-event GA | Details for EDC Las Vegas and Ultra Music FestivalEDC Las VegasStarting all-in price per the announcement press release. Ultra Music FestivalReported by DJ Mag on 20 May 2026 as the lowest 2027 price; whether fees are included is not stated. Sold through the official waitlist. | |
| The draw | 4 points | 4 points |
| Details for The draw | Read the points for EDC Las Vegas and Ultra Music FestivalEDC Las Vegas
Ultra Music Festival
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| The trade-offs | 4 points | 4 points |
| Details for The trade-offs | Read the points for EDC Las Vegas and Ultra Music FestivalEDC Las Vegas
Ultra Music Festival
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| Getting there | Official 3-day shuttle passes from World Market Center, The Rio, The Strat, and Mid-Strip; continuous departures 6:30-11 PM and returns from 2 AM, with no service between 11 PM and 2 AM.OfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
| Not confirmedOfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes. No source link is recorded for this fact. |
| Details for Getting there | Details for Ultra Music FestivalUltra Music FestivalNo festival shuttle found; official and city guides point to Metromover, Metrorail and Brightline. | |
| Re-entry | No re-entry; ins and outs are not allowed, with separate Camp EDC in-and-out rules.OfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
| Strictly prohibited; no re-entry or ins and outs allowed on any festival day for GA or VIP passes.OfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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| Bags | Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 in, or a small clutch up to 6 x 9 in with or without a strap.OfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
| Clear bag or no bag; clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags only, max 13x17 in.OfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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| Details for Bags | Details for Ultra Music FestivalUltra Music FestivalThe 13x17 size limit comes from a community quote of Ultra's site. | |
| Accessibility | Accessible routes, viewing areas, and free first-come ADA parking; no wheelchair or scooter rentals, and guests bring their own mobility devices.OfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
| Not confirmedOfficialOfficial Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes. No source link is recorded for this fact. |
| Details for Accessibility | Details for Ultra Music FestivalUltra Music FestivalThe accessibility page would not load for us; the help portal covers ADA questions. | |
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Highlights only mark rows with a plain order: price, crowd size and days. A bar sizes each value against the largest in its row. Everything else is a difference, not a score. Prices are snapshots of different festivals and editions. Ticket tiers, perks and fees differ.
Pick this if…
Pick EDC Las Vegas if…
your dates land on May 14–23, 2027 (Ultra Music Festival is Mar 26–28, 2027)
EDC Las VegasOfficial
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Ultra Music FestivalOfficial
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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you want the cheaper ticket: $399.99 for EDC Dusk or Dawn GA (one weekend) (2027) against $419.26 for GA 3-Day (first public run) (2027)
EDC Las VegasSources
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Ultra Music FestivalSources
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you want the bigger scene: about 175,000 a day against about 55,000 at Ultra Music Festival
EDC Las VegasReported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Ultra Music FestivalReported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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you want to sleep on site: camping optional here, and Ultra Music Festival has none
EDC Las VegasOfficial
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Ultra Music FestivalOfficial
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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you would rather stay out until sunrise (dusk to dawn here, day into night at Ultra Music Festival)
EDC Las VegasOfficial
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Ultra Music FestivalReported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Pick Ultra Music Festival if…
your dates land on Mar 26–28, 2027 (EDC Las Vegas is May 14–23, 2027)
Ultra Music FestivalOfficial
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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EDC Las VegasOfficial
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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you want the smaller crowd: about 55,000 a day against about 175,000 at EDC Las Vegas
EDC Las VegasReported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Ultra Music FestivalReported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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you would rather sleep in a bed: no camping on site, where EDC Las Vegas has it
EDC Las VegasOfficial
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Ultra Music FestivalOfficial
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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you would rather start in daylight and run into the night (day into night here, dusk to dawn at EDC Las Vegas)
EDC Las VegasOfficial
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Ultra Music FestivalReported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Where they match
- Both run 3 days.
- Both are 18+.
Before you decide
- Prices are snapshots of different editions and ticket tiers. Fees and perks differ. Read the tier notes in the table before using price to choose.
How this was written: each line comes from a field both festivals have on record, and the source sits beside it. If either side has a blank, there is no line. Nothing here is a score, and nobody wins every row.