Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas

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MusicLas Vegas
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsEDC Las Vegas draws over 500, 000 attendees
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas in Las Vegas

Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, commonly known as EDC, is the flagship edition of the Electric Daisy Carnival series, a three-day electronic dance music festival held each May at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the largest EDM festival in the world. Produced by promoter Insomniac at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the festival runs on a dusk-to-dawn schedule across nine themed stages, eighteen carnival rides, and four Ferris wheels.

Electric Daisy Carnival began as an American electronic dance music event organized by promoter and event producer Insomniac, and it has grown over subsequent years into the largest EDM festival in the world, anchored by its flagship Las Vegas edition.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

EDC Las Vegas draws over 500,000 attendees across its three-day run, spread across nine stages, each catering to different EDM subgenres, along with roaming art cars and 18 carnival rides, a scale and carnival-attraction combination that sets it apart from most electronic music festivals built purely around stages and sound systems

02

The mystery stays covered

The event traditionally runs on a dusk-to-dawn schedule, with lineups beginning in late evening and continuing until sunrise the following morning across all three nights, a format organized by promoter Insomniac that has become closely associated with the festival's identity

03

The city starts moving

Since 2018, EDC Las Vegas has included an on-site camping experience, and the broader Electric Daisy Carnival brand has expanded to international editions across multiple continents, with the Las Vegas edition remaining the largest and most established

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The dusk-to-dawn overnight format

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with lineups beginning in late evening and running until sunrise

The sacred route

Living ritual

has remained a defining structural feature of EDC Las Vegas since its establishment at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway

The local code

Living ritual

distinguishing it from most daytime-oriented American music festivals

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Insomniac's expansion of the Electric Daisy Carnival brand into international editions across countries including Mexico

Tradition 6

Living ritual

and India has made the Las Vegas edition the recognized flagship and original reference point for the global EDC series

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Plan the trip into Las Vegas around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.

What to wear

Lightweight, breathable clothing and festival-style rave wear are standard given Las Vegas' intense heat and the overnight dusk-to-dawn schedule; comfortable, supportive footwear is...

Safety

Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Las Vegas.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map36.17 N, 115.14 WOpen in Google Maps

Las Vegas, NV

Nearest airportLAS — Harry Reid
TransportPlan the trip into Las Vegas around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Las Vegas.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Las Vegas via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Las Vegas, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearLightweight, breathable clothing and festival-style rave wear are standard given Las Vegas' intense heat and the overnight dusk-to-dawn schedule; comfortable, supportive footwear is essential given the extensive walking and standing required across a large speedway venue over consecutive late-night sessions.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas?

Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas is listed for Past edition: 15–17 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas take place?

The festival is listed in Las Vegas, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Las Vegas, NV

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLlasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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