Let the countdown begin. We are now about a week away from the biggest electronic music festival of the year, EDC Las Vegas. With this being the 30th anniversary of the Electric Daisy Carnival, Insomniac has pulled out all the stops. From a Day 0 parade on the Las Vegas strip open to the public and B2Bs all over the lineup to new stage designs and lots of exciting surprises, this is going to be an event you won’t want to miss. Here’s our Moon Lvnding Launch Guide to ensure you make the most of your time under the Electric Sky!
Day 0 World Party Parade
For the first time, Insomniac has partnered with the city of Las Vegas to shut down part of the strip and turn it into a full-blown rave parade. With 30+ art cars, 100s of performers, and moving renegade sound systems, this will be an historic event. The parade starts at 6 pm between Sahara Blvd and Genting Blvd. Get there early to secure your spot and to kick off EDC with an event like no other.
B2B Madness
EDC is known for its massive lineup with international artists playing a range of EDM genres. It is hard to make your schedule without missing someone. Below are some acts I’ve identified as highlights, broken down by day.
Day 1:
- Max Dean B2B Luke Dean to open the event at Cosmic Meadow at 5 pm
- Nico Moreno at Circuit Grounds at 9 pm
- Walker & Royce B2B VNSSA at Cosmic Meadow at 9:55 pm
- Levity at Circuit Grounds at 11:15 pm
- Wooli at Circuit Grounds at 12:25 pm
- Fisher at Kinetic Field at 1:47 am
- Adventure Club Throwback Set at Basspod at 2:30 am
- Holy Priest at Circuit Grounds at 2:30 am
- Porter Robinson at Kinetic Field at 3:01 am
- San Pacho at Cosmic Meadow at 4:02 am
- Level Up at Circuit Grounds at 4:30 am
Day 2:
- Fallen with MC Dino at Basspod at 7 pm
- AVELLO B2B Dennett at Basspod at 7:50 pm
- HAYLA at Kinetic Field at 8 pm
- Sub Focus at Kinetic Field at 9 pm
- OMNOM at Stereo Bloom at 10:00 pm
- Sammy Virji at Circuit Grounds at 10:45 pm
- Noizu at Stereo Bloom at 11:15 pm
- Lady Faith B2B LNY TNZ at Wasteland at 11:30 pm
- The Prodigy at Cosmic Meadow at 11:35 pm
- Polar Bears at Forest House at 12 am
- Wax Motif at Stereo Bloom at 12:30 am
- John Summit at Kinetic Field at 12:32 am
- BUNT. at Cosmic Meadow at 12:40 am
- Eptic B2B Space Laces at Basspod at 1:30 am
- Peggy Gou B2B KI/KI at Circuit Grounds at 1:45 am
- Subtronics at Kinetic Field at 1:47 am
- Doctor P B3B Flux Pavilion B3B Funtcase at Basspod at 2:30 am
- Josh Baker B3B KETTAMA B3B Prospa at Neon Garden at 3:30 am
- Above & Beyond Sunrise Set at Kinetic Field at 4:15 am
Day 3:
- Sippy at Basspod at 7:50 pm
- Ship Wrek at Kinetic Field at 8:00 pm
- EAZYBAKED at Basspod at 8:40 pm
- INFEKT B2B Samplifire at Basspod at 9:30 pm
- San Holo Wholesome Riddim Set at Cosmic Meadow at 10:00 pm
- Griz B2B Wooli at Kinetic Field at 11:19 pm
- Tinlicker (DJ set) at Quantum Valley at 12 am
- Alison Wonderland at Cosmic Meadows at 12:05 am
- Chris Lorenzo B2B Bullet Tooth at Stereo Bloom at 1:00 am
- Seven Lions at Cosmic Meadows at 1:05 am
- AHEE B2B Liquid Stranger at Basspod at 1:30 am
- Martin Garrix at Kinetic Field at 1:47 am
- Whethan at Basspod at 2:30 am
- Cloonee at Kinetic Field at 3:01 am
- Black Tiget Sex Machine at Cosmic Meadow at 3:20 am
- Boogie T B2B Distinct Motive at Basspod at 3:30 am
- Klangkuenstler at Neon Garden at 4:10 am
- Nico Moreno B2B Holy Priest at 4:30 am to close out EDC
With so many artists and so many stages, it is almost impossible not to have a conflict. Look at the lineup, then plan and strategize with your group to make the most of your weekend.
New Additions
With the 30th anniversary being a big one, there are also big changes happening. Building on the immersive worlds of past themes like kineticBLOOM (2022), kineticAWAKENING (2023), and kineticMETROPOLIS (2025), this year’s theme, kineticJOURNEY, is a tribute to the past. There are brand new stage designs for Kineitc Field, Basspod, Circuit Grounds, Cosmic Meadows, Neon Garden, Quantum Valley, Stereo Bloom, and Wasteland. So many of the main stages you knew from past EDCs will be getting a full rework! Make sure you get there early to experience all the new stage designs, and be sure to share the PLUR at each stage.
EDC is much more than just the music; it is an immersive world. Be sure to take time to see all it has to offer: Downtown EDC, YeeDC, the art carts, Ferris wheels, and rides. If you’re lucky, you’ll find the hidden speakeasy, and there will be plenty of performer parades throughout the festival. Be sure to get there early and explore around the festival grounds to see and experience all EDC has to offer.
Whether it’s your first EDC or your 30th, be sure to hydrate before, during, and after the event. It is going to be around 100 degrees all weekend, giving the OG headliners PTSD from the fire-spitting octopus that used to roll around the site when it was scheduled in June. If you see someone in trouble, check in with them and/or seek out medical help for them. Taking care of each other is the PLUR thing to do!
EDC 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most memorable festivals of the year on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. Be sure to plan ahead so accommodation and transportation are sorted to make sure you can maximize your time at EDC. Set up your squad with a meet-up spot in case anyone gets lost, and enjoy all the amazing selections of food and drink around the speedway. For all the vibes and none of the distractions, put your phone away and let the vibe of the night take you away. I look forward to seeing you under the electric sky next week!
