If you’ve found yourself here, you’re probably familiar with the buzz around EDM festivals. For those who may need a refresher, EDM stands for “Electronic Dance Music,” and these festivals are truly a big deal. They can last anywhere from a few days to an entire week, offering a vibrant mix of both emerging and well-known artists. Now, let’s dive into some of the biggest and most popular EDM festivals happening around the world today. Get ready to party!
**TOMORROWLAND**
Let’s start with Tomorrowland, more than just a music festival—it’s an emblem of a diverse subculture. It takes place during the summer in Boom, Belgium, attracting nearly half a million music lovers. With countless events sometimes reaching four-digit numbers, Tomorrowland offers not only an impressive lineup but also a unique atmosphere that celebrates freedom of expression and the joy of life.
**SUNBURN FESTIVAL**
India’s largest EDM festival, Sunburn, typically takes place on the beaches of Goa. It features multiple stages where various events happen simultaneously, offering a mix of electronic music at night and art-related workshops during the day. With attendance between 300,000 and 350,000 people, the demand for this festival is so high that in 2018, it had to be moved to Delhi.
**UNTOLD**
Untold, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, stands out in Eastern Europe. Like Tomorrowland, it places significant emphasis on its evolving stage designs, providing a fresh experience every year. It’s the largest EDM festival in Eastern Europe, drawing between 80,000 and 100,000 attendees from across the globe.
**ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL**
Set in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Electric Daisy Carnival is a uniquely thrilling experience, blending vintage and futuristic vibes with artistic flair. Held on an enormous carnival ground complete with rides, light shows, and pyrotechnics, it features some of the best headliners worldwide. Although occasionally changing locations, Las Vegas remains its main hub, attracting 100,000 to 150,000 festival-goers.
**BURNING MAN**
More than just a festival, Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada, offers a profound cultural, social, and philosophical experience. It promotes values like radical inclusion, diversity, and equity, reflected throughout its expansive program.
**COACHELLA**
While not solely focused on EDM, Coachella, held in California’s Coachella Valley, is a broad music and arts festival where electronic music regularly takes center stage. It features various stages, art installations, campgrounds, and markets, with past headliners including the likes of Daft Punk, Zedd, and Tiesto.
**THE ULTRA EDM FESTIVAL**
**ULTRA MIAMI**
Ultra Miami in Florida is where over 70,000 fans unite yearly to revel in EDM culture. The event hosts more than seven stages with performances by rising stars as well as established artists.
**ULTRA JAPAN**
In Tokyo, Ultra Japan offers a visually rich experience, drawing over 120,000 attendees from the world over, though tickets tend to sell out quickly.
**MYSTERYLAND**
Held in Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands, Mysteryland boasts picturesque natural surroundings that lend the festival a fairy-tale-like charm. Established in 1993, it’s one of the oldest EDM festivals, rich with history.
**DJAKARTA WAREHOUSE PROJECT (DWP)**
Jakarta’s Djakarta Warehouse Project, once the “Blowfish Warehouse Project,” attracts nearly 100,000 people yearly, maintaining its vibrant and exciting atmosphere despite the emergence of larger festivals.
**CREAMFIELDS**
Originally a small one-day event, England’s Creamfields in Daresbury now draws over 70,000 visitors, celebrated for its high-quality program and lineup.
**OTHER NOTABLE FESTIVALS**
Other exciting EDM events include Cirque Magique in Belgium, the 51st State Festival in London, World Club Dome in Germany, Electric Forest in the USA, and many more around the globe. So, grab your glow-in-the-dark gear, round up your rave buddies, and gear up for an unforgettable festival season. See you at the party!
