EDC Las Vegas 2026: The Complete Guide to Electric Daisy Carnival

Electric Daisy Carnival is the biggest electronic music festival in North America — and in 2026, it's celebrating its 30th anniversary. Three nights, nine stages, over 240 artists, 400,000+ attendees, and one very large speedway in the Nevada desert.

EDC Las Vegas 2026 runs May 15–17 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Wristbands are already sold out. If you're going, here's everything you need to know.

The Basics

• Where: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
• When: May 15–17, 2026 (Friday–Sunday nights)
• Ages: 18+ only (strictly enforced with ID)
• Format: Overnight festival — gates open at dusk, music runs until dawn
• Stages: 9 stages including Kinetic Field (main stage), bassPOD, cosmicMEADOW, and more
• Camping: Camp EDC opens Thursday May 14, closes Monday May 18 at 5 PM
• Tickets: Sold out — waitlist available on the official EDC website

The Lineup

The 30th anniversary lineup is stacked across every corner of electronic music:

Kinetic Field: John Summit, Kaskade, Porter Robinson, Above & Beyond, Martin Garrix, Zedd, The Chainsmokers, Charlotte De Witte, Chris Lake, Armin Van Buuren

bassPOD: Subtronics, Culture Shock, Kai Wachi, Reaper, Hybrid Minds, ATLiens, Eptic

Also performing: Tiësto, FISHER, SLANDER, Seven Lions, Alison Wonderland, RL Grime, Adventure Club (throwback set), and 200+ more across all nine stages.

Getting There

Shuttles (Recommended)

EDC runs official shuttle services from multiple Strip locations. Premier shuttle stops include the Virgin, World Market Center, The Strat, Mid Strip, and Rio — though several routes are already sold out. Standard shuttles are still available.

Shuttles avoid the traffic nightmare of driving to and from the Speedway at 5 AM. If you're staying on the Strip, this is the move.

Driving

Parking is available but prepare for significant wait times entering and exiting. Premier parking is sold out. If you drive, carpool — fewer cars means less time in traffic and lower parking costs.

Camp EDC (Best Option)

Stay on-site and skip transportation entirely. Camp EDC gives you a dedicated entrance to the festival, so you walk from your campsite to the stages without dealing with shuttles or traffic. More on this below.

Camp EDC

Camp EDC transforms the area adjacent to the Speedway into a small city. It opens Thursday and runs through Monday morning, giving you a full day to settle in before the music starts.

Camping Tiers

Moon Glow Camping — A pre-setup ShiftPod (12.5' × 12.5' × 6'10") with weather-resistant, ultra-reflective fabric. Fits up to 4 people. You bring your own sleeping gear and personal items. Artificial grass floor included.

Desert Rose Camping — Same ShiftPod, but for 2 people with air mattresses, linens, and pillows provided. The premium option if you want to pack light.

RV Camping — Bring your own RV (Class A, B, or C, 19'–45'). Power hookups, water refills, and pump-outs available for purchase. Up to 8 occupants per RV.

What's Included

• Dedicated camper-only festival entrance (skip the general lines)
• In/out privileges during festival hours
• Free showers, porta-potties, and drinking water
• The Mesa — Camp EDC's central hub with daytime entertainment, activities, food vendors, and its own music programming
• 24-hour security and medical personnel

Important Details

• You need both a festival wristband AND a camping pass. They're sold separately.
• $250 refundable deposit per ShiftPod (charged ~10 days before the event)
• Check-in hours are strict: Thursday May 14 has extended hours; Friday–Sunday check-in is 8 AM – 2 PM only. Arrive outside those windows and you may have to wait until the next day.
• No single-night camping passes. It's the full 4-night experience or nothing.
• Small propane stoves are allowed (up to 4 lb tanks per group). No butane, no open flames, no campfires.

What to Bring

EDC runs from dusk to dawn in the desert. That means scorching days at camp and cool nights at the festival. Pack accordingly.

Essentials

• Comfortable shoes — you'll walk miles across the Speedway each night. Broken-in sneakers, not new ones.
• Layers — desert nights drop into the 50s–60s°F. A hoodie or light jacket is essential.
• Hydration pack or water bottle — free water refill stations inside the festival and at camp
• Portable phone charger — your phone is your ticket, your map, and your way to find friends
• High-fidelity earplugs — protect your hearing without killing the sound quality. Nine stages of bass for three nights adds up.
• Sunscreen + sunglasses + hat — for daytime at camp
• Eye mask + earplugs for sleeping — you'll be sleeping during the day while the desert sun blazes
• Sleeping bag or sheets — depends on your camping tier
• Two travel locks — required for ShiftPod campers to secure your tent

Nice to Have

• Bandana or dust mask (the Speedway gets dusty)
• LED accessories or glow gear (it's EDC — go for it)
• Folding chairs for camp hangs
• Cooler with ice (if driving in)
• Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
• Portable fan (battery-powered, for the ShiftPod during the day)

Don't Bring

• Glass containers (banned)
• Butane devices (banned)
• Professional cameras with detachable lenses (not allowed without a photo pass)
• Anything you're not prepared to potentially lose in a crowd of 150,000

EDC Week

The festival doesn't start on Friday — the party starts Monday. EDC Week runs May 13–19, with pool parties, club events, and DJ sets across the Las Vegas Strip leading up to and following the main event. If you're flying in early or staying late, there's no shortage of things to do.

Coordinating Your Crew

EDC is massive. Nine stages, 150,000+ people per night, desert conditions, and a schedule that runs from sunset to sunrise. Losing your group is easy. Losing track of who has what — tickets, camping passes, shuttle passes, shared gear — is even easier.

Common coordination failures:

• Someone forgot their camping pass is at Will Call and the box office closes
• Nobody coordinated arrival times for Camp EDC check-in, and half the crew misses the window
• Three people brought portable chargers and nobody brought a cooler
• The group splits across different shuttle routes and can't regroup

FestSquad keeps your crew organized:

• Packing Registry — assign who's bringing shared camp gear so nothing gets doubled or forgotten
• Ticket & Pass Tracking — see who has their festival wristband, camping pass, and shuttle pass at a glance
• Carpool Coordination — if you're driving, organize rides and split gas
• Tent Assignments — know who's in which ShiftPod before you arrive

Set it up before EDC Week starts and show up ready.

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Pro Tips

1. Sleep during the day, not at night. EDC runs dusk to dawn. Adjust your schedule starting a few days before the festival. Nap at camp in the afternoon, head to the stages at sunset.
2. Bring a portable fan for the ShiftPod. The reflective fabric helps, but daytime desert heat is still intense. A battery-powered fan makes sleeping during the day much more tolerable.
3. Download the Insomniac app. Set times, maps, and real-time updates. Don't rely on cell service — screenshot anything critical.
4. Set a meeting spot per night. Cell service inside the festival is unreliable with 150K people. Pick a landmark near a specific stage and use it as your regrouping point.
5. Pace yourself. Three nights of dusk-to-dawn dancing in the desert is a marathon. Hydrate aggressively, eat real meals at camp during the day, and don't go hardest on night one.
6. Check in to Camp EDC early on Thursday. The Thursday window is the most relaxed. Arriving Friday means navigating festival traffic and tighter check-in hours.
7. Bring cash. Some vendors inside the festival and at camp are card-only, but having cash as a backup prevents headaches.
8. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. The Speedway surface is unforgiving — asphalt, gravel, and dirt. Your feet will thank you.

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Thirty years of EDC. Three nights under the electric sky. Get your crew aligned, pack smart, hydrate, and dance until sunrise.