Las Vegas is preparing to host the 30th anniversary of the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) this May, with organizers unveiling a lineup featuring over 200 artists spanning a diverse range of electronic dance music genres. The festival, scheduled to run from to at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, is already sold out, though a ticket waitlist remains open for potential resale opportunities.
This year’s event, themed ‘kineticJOURNEY’, is presented as a celebration of the festival’s three-decade history and its evolution within the electronic music landscape. The theme, according to festival organizers, is a tribute to the vibrant path we’ve traveled together and will continue on
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The kineticFIELD, EDC’s main stage, will feature prominent acts including Kaskade, John Summit, GRiZ b2b Wooli, Martin Garrix, and FISHER. The cosmicMEADOW stage will showcase a broader spectrum of genres, with performances from Underworld, San Holo, Seven Lions, San Pacho, and MPH. A dedicated HARD night within the cosmicMEADOW will feature Interplanetary Criminal, MALUGI, Snow Strippers, The Prodigy, and Hannah Laing.
Beyond the main stages, the festival grounds will host a variety of specialized areas catering to different electronic music subgenres. CircuitGROUNDS will present performances from Chris Stussy, Tiësto, Levity, Lilly Palmer, Beltran, Nico Moreno, and KETTAMA. The neonGARDEN stage will feature sets from Joseph Capriati, Eli Brown, Indira Paganotto, Klangkuenstler, Prospa, and Peggy Gou, with nights curated by Time Warp and Factory 93 Experience.
For fans of bass music, bassPOD, curated by Bassrush, will feature acts like ATLiens, GHENGAR, HOL!, AHEE b2b Liquid Stranger, and INFEKT b2b Samplifire. The wasteLAND stage, a collaboration between Basscon and Unreal Germany, will focus on hard dance and techno, showcasing artists such as Holy Priest, Restricted, Sub Zero Project, Lil Texas, Kuko b2b Johannes Schuster, and GRAVEDGR. StereoBLOOM, representing Insomniac Records, will present Noizu, OMNOM, Wax Motif, BOLO, Luuk van Dijk, Luke Dean, and Josh Baker. Finally, quantumVALLEY, hosted by Dreamstate and Interstellar, will feature trance and melodic acts including Gareth Emery, Paul Van Dyk, Darude, Ilan Bluestone, Paul Oakenfold, Tinlicker, and Eli &. Fur.
EDC Las Vegas has grown significantly since its inception, becoming one of the world’s largest electronic music festivals. The event transforms the Las Vegas desert into a multi-day immersive experience, characterized by elaborate stage productions, LED lighting, and a vibrant atmosphere. The festival’s unique timing, running from dusk to dawn, contributes to its distinctive appeal, attracting attendees from across the globe.
The festival’s location near the Las Vegas Strip offers attendees access to the city’s renowned hotels, including Caesar’s Palace, The Bellagio, MGM Grand, and The Cosmopolitan, blending the energy of the festival with the entertainment options of Las Vegas. This combination of large-scale music event and access to a major entertainment hub has solidified EDC Las Vegas’s position as a key event on the global electronic music calendar.
The 2026 lineup demonstrates a continued emphasis on both established headliners and emerging talent within the electronic music scene. The inclusion of artists like Charlotte de Witte, I Hate Models, and Klangkuenstler highlights the growing popularity of techno music within the festival’s broader programming. The festival’s organizers anticipate over 500,000 attendees for this milestone anniversary.
Despite being sold out, potential attendees can join the official ticket waitlist on the EDC Las Vegas website for a chance to purchase tickets should they become available. The waitlist does not require payment unless tickets are released. Information regarding resale options is also available through the official website.
