The world’s premier electronic music celebration returns to Bayfront Park when Ultra Music Festival touches down March 22-24, 2023. What began more than 20 years ago as a “little concert on the beach” has grown into one of the largest musical celebrations on the planet, drawing electronic music’s biggest names to the shores of Biscayne Bay. Set against the glittering backdrop of Downtown Miami, Ultra has become a showcase for DJs and producers where you’re likely to hear breakout hits from big name artists performed in person for the first time. Details for the 2024 edition of Ultra Music Festival are forthcoming.

Read on for highlights of the 2023 festival.

This year, Ultra has added the first U.S. residency for Resistance, its underground House and Techno concept that has drawn massive crowds in Ibiza. The residency will run from March 23-26 at M2 nightclub in South Beach, with a lineup including Adam Beyer’s Drumcode label as well as legends Sasha and John Digweed. Resistance will also have two stages at the main festival in Bayfront Park – The Megastructure and The Cove. Headlining artists on those stages include Carl Cox, rising Italian House superstar Anfisa Letyago, and Charlotte de Witte.

Why Attend Ultra Music Festival?

Ultra has transformed from a one-day event to a worldwide brand, spawning similar festivals in Europe, Asia and elsewhere around the globe. But Miami remains the flagship, drawing tens of thousands of people from all over the world as well as nearly every big name in electronic music.

Who’s Performing at Ultra Music Festival 2023?

This year’s Ultra Music Festival lineup is once again a “who’s who” of electronic music, with top artists in House, Techno, Trance, Drum & Bass, and pretty much every other subgenre in the EDM world. Household names Tiesto, Swedish House Mafia, Armin van Buuren and Afrojack will all be performing, as will hitmakers like Camelphat, Marshmello, Martin Garrix and Hardwell.

Since this year’s festival will include hundreds of acts, Ultra is debuting a new Back to Back format for sets throughout the weekend. That means you’ll see consecutive sets from best-in-class DJs, who’ll hand the turntables over mid-set, giving audiences a musical two-for-one. Top B2B sets include Dom Dolla with Vintage Culture, Dubfire with Kolsch, and Nicole Moudaber with Chris Liebing.

Dates, Times, Tickets and Directions to Ultra Music Festival 2023

Ultra Music Festival will be held at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami from March 24-26, 2023. Friday’s performances will start at 4 p.m. and run until midnight. Saturday and Sunday shows begin at 1 p.m., ending at midnight on Saturday and at 10 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available through Ultra’s website, beginning at $399.95 for a three-day general admission pass.

Ultra’s Resistance residency will all be at M2 nightclub, in the space that was formerly Mansion and Level. Sets begin on Thursday, March 23 and conclude with the official Miami Music Week closing party on March 26. Tickets for Resistance events at M2 can be purchased online, with ticket prices to be announced. For now, a waitlist is available on the website.

The easiest way to get to Ultra is by taking the Metromover to the Bayfront Park, First Street or Bayside/College Station 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.

Tips for Attending Ultra Music Festival

Traffic and parking near the festival can be challenging. 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 – and avoiding transportation hassles is worth the premium.
Remember that Ultra is an outdoor festival, which means it can get pretty warm during the day. 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.
Ultra has an app that will keep you apprised of who’s playing when and provide any important announcements regarding schedule changes.

By: Matthew Meltzer

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