Ultra Music Festival

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MusicMiami
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
CrowdLargeAbout 165,000 people
Best forLive music, late nightsUltra began on Miami Beach in 1999 as a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Ultra Music Festival in Miami

Ultra Music Festival has brought large-scale electronic dance music to downtown Miami's Bayfront Park each March since its founding in 1999 by Russell Faibisch and Alex Omes. Now a three-day event held alongside the Winter Music Conference, Ultra has grown from a two-day beach party into a festival the City of Miami credits with roughly 995 million dollars in economic impact since 2012.

In 1999, Russell Faibisch and Alex Omes launched a two-day electronic music festival on Miami Beach, at a moment when electronic dance music remained a relatively niche scene in the United States compared to Europe.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Ultra began on Miami Beach in 1999 as a modest two-day event before relocating through several venues, including a tenure at Bicentennial Park and a brief stint at Virginia Key in 2019, before settling primarily at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami

02

The mystery stays covered

Its 2013 edition, marking the festival's 15th anniversary, ran across two consecutive weekends to accommodate demand, drawing a combined 330,000 attendees, before organizers reverted to the standard single-weekend format the following year, when presale tickets sold out in under five minutes

03

The city starts moving

The City of Miami has quantified the festival's financial footprint precisely, estimating roughly 995 million dollars in cumulative economic impact since 2012, including 168 million dollars in 2018 alone

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Ultra continues the American and international electronic dance music festival tradition that expanded rapidly through the 2000s and 2010s

Water and renewal

Living ritual

scheduling itself alongside the Winter Music Conference

The sacred route

Living ritual

a longstanding Miami dance-music industry gathering

The local code

Living ritual

to draw both fans and industry professionals to the city in the same window

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Its downtown waterfront setting at Bayfront Park ties the festival to Miami's broader identity as a hub for Latin American and international electronic music culture

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Use Miami transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Festival and rave-style clothing is common, including bright colors and statement outfits, though comfortable, breathable clothing suited to Miami's March heat and long hours of standing and...

Safety

Ultra Music Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Miami, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map25.77 N, 80.19 WOpen in Google Maps

Miami, FL

Nearest airportMIA — Miami
TransportUse Miami transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Miami, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ultra Music Festival?

Ultra Music Festival is listed for Past edition: 18 April 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ultra Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Miami, 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?

One day 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?

Miami, FL

How big is it?

Large: 165000

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 URLultramusicfestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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