Ultra Music Festival

Ultra Music Festival, the main event of the annual Miami Music Week, returns to the sunny shores of Greater Miami & Miami Beach from March 28-30, 2025, cementing the destination’s place as America’s epicenter of electronic dance music (EDM).

Read on for a recap of the 2024 Ultra Music Festival.

Why Attend Ultra Music Festival?

Ultra's flagship festival in Miami draws tens of thousands of people from all over the world as well as nearly every big name in electronic music. This year’s edition will once again take over Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami, bringing back some old names, like Calvin Harris, who haven’t appeared in years. The 2024 lineup also includes Ultra debuts from contemporary acts like Peggy Gou and SVDDEN DEATH as well as headliners festival regulars know and love. Read on for all you need to know about Ultra Music Festival 2024, from who’s performing to how to get there.

Who’s Performing at Ultra Music Festival 2024?

Ultra Music Festival’s 2024 headliners are names you probably know even if you’re not familiar with electronic dance music. The biggest of them all is Calvin Harris, who’ll make his first appearance in 11 years. The man who produced hits for the likes of Dua Lipa and Rihanna will be playing a full DJ set to close out one of the nights. Other big-name headliners include Afrojack, who’ll be performing under his underground alias Kapuchon; DJ Tiësto; David Guetta; Hardwell; and Armin Van Buuren at his stalwart A State of Trance stage. Notable Ultra debuts include electro-pop sensation Peggy Gou, whose hit “(It Goes Like) Nanana” topped EDM charts for much of 2023. SVDDEN DEATH will also make his first Ultra appearance with a solo DJ set and a collaborative effort with Space Laces and Eptic as Masterhand. The combination of Kill the Noise and Bro Safari will debut as Kill Safari as well. Orbital will be back at Ultra for the first time in 14 years, and guests can also expect massive sets from Elderbrook, Camelphat, Eric Prydz and Zeds Dead.

Resistance at Ultra Music Festival

Ultra’s underground Resistance program is back for another year, hosting two stages. Headlining performers will include Adam Beyer, Camelphat, Dubfire, Sasha and Digweed, and many, many more. Resistance will also return to M2 Nightclub in South Beach, with performers still to be announced. While Miami Music Week offers plenty of chances to see world renowned DJs in smaller venues, Resistance is the best chance to see many of them in one night in a club setting.

Directions to Ultra Music Festival 2024

The easiest way to get to Ultra is by taking the Metromover to the Bayfront Park, First Street or College/Bayside stations. Those coming from Miami Beach can take a bus or rideshare to Government Center Station and take the Inner Loop to any stop. Or take a bus across the Venetian Causeway to the Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover station and take the Omni Loop toward Downtown Miami. Those coming from Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach or Orlando can also take Brightline to Ultra. From Miami Central Station, you can either take the short walk to Bayfront Park or take the Metromover Inner Loop from Wilke D. Ferguson station to College/Bayside.

Driving to Ultra is also an option, with plenty of surface lots available around Downtown Miami.

Tips for Attending Ultra Music Festival

• Using public transportation is highly recommended, as surge pricing and ride shortages with Uber and Lyft can create long waits and higher costs.
• Consider staying at a hotel near Downtown Miami or Brickell. Walking to and from the festival is the easiest way to get there.
• Remember that Ultra is an outdoor festival, so bring a refillable water bottle and fill it at the numerous stations around the festival. Also, make sure your festival attire is light and breathable. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen.
• There will be plenty to eat inside as well as numerous bars. Keep hydration in mind if you’re consuming alcohol.
• Find out who’s playing when and stay up to date with important announcements, such as schedule changes, with Ultra’s app, available via the App Store and Google Play.

By: Matthew Meltzer | January 23, 2024