EDC Las Vegas is just one week away, and while the main event is at the racetrack, there are plenty more festival happenings taking place across the city, whether you’re checking into Hotel EDC, pitching a tent at Camp EDC, or looking for after-hours action at any of the festival’s EDC Week events.
Insomniac Events’ flagship massive has been just that since it moved to Las Vegas in 2011, but as the festival celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, there are even more surprises in store.
Read on for a full rundown on all things EDC beyond the festival, and be prepared for the event’s return to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway next weekend, May 15-17.
EDC Week
Before, during, and after EDC returns to the Speedway, Insomniac is teaming up with 23 area venues for its annual seven-day run of EDC Week parties, running from Wednesday, May 13, straight on through to Tuesday, May 19. This year’s calendar unfolds across leading Las Vegas clubs and venues, including the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, Ayu Dayclub, Encore Beach Club, LIV, Hakkasan, the Marquee, Omnia, Substance, Tao, XS, and Zouk, among others.
The 2026 EDC Week roster features huge names from across EDM, such as Above & Beyond, Alesso, Alison Wonderland, Armin van Buuren, Calvin Harris, Tiësto, The Chainsmokers, Disco Lines, Dom Dolla, John Summit, Kaskade, Knock2, Martin Garrix, Subtronics, and many more.
Across the city, fans can also catch techno selectors like Adrian Mills, Danny Avila, and Eli Brown, bass favorites like Ray Volpe and Jessica Audiffred, and house heavyweights such as Chris Lorenzo, James Hype & MEDUZA, Noizu, Wax Motif, BOLO, HUGEL, and a B3B from Josh Baker, KETTAMA, and Prospa. Hardwell and Maddix will also play B2B.
For more information or to purchase EDC Week event tickets, visit edcweek.com.
EDC World Party Parade
To celebrate Electric Daisy Carnival’s 30th anniversary this year, Insomniac is hosting the first-ever EDC World Party Parade, a free, all-ages parade and street party shutting down the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday, May 14.
Rolling down Las Vegas Boulevard, between Sahara Boulevard and Genting Boulevard, with over 30 art cars, hundreds of performers, moving sound systems, and surprise DJ sets in the style of Berlin’s famous Love Parade, the procession will culminate in a closing dance party at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. The parade starts at 6PM.
Find all the parade info you need in our EDC World Party Parade Guide.
Camp EDC
Camp EDC is your desert oasis in the shadow of America’s biggest rave.
Open from Thursday to Monday, the festival’s most convenient lodging destination shelters over 20,000 ravers just steps from the entrance to the speedway. But between afternoon pool parties, early morning afters, and dozens of guest activities, you don’t even need to leave camp to catch a vibe.
At the center of thousands of “ShiftPods” and RV campsites lies the Mesa, a busy hub of entertainment, amenities, and community built exclusively for campers all weekend long. Beneath its three main tents, guests will find an abundance of activities, musical and otherwise. Sol hosts yoga, guided meditation, rave aerobics, and fitness classes. Cascada shelters transformational activities, wellness workshops, and arts and crafts. Flora gets fans glam with beauty stations, massages, the Camp EDC Salon and Spa, and more. Guests can also cool off in one of four on-site Oasis pools, just steps away from Camp’s designated dance floor.
The Camp shenanigans begin with a special Thursday night kickoff party featuring Cloonee, a B2B from fellow UK heavyweights Prospa and French stalwart Chloé Caillet, surging British selector Josh Baker, and Latin electronic sensations RØZ.
On Friday, the pool party slate heats up with an Insomniac Records takeover soundtracked by Roddy Lima, San Pacho, and Slugg. Saturday’s Bassrush takeover brings dubstep displays from Cyclops, Mary Droppinz, RIOT, and YDG, followed by a Sunday afternoon curated by Day Trip, pumping house and UKG beats from Interplanetary Criminal, Murphy’s Law, and Silva Bumpa.
Night owl? No problem. Camp EDC afters go until sunrise every night of the festival. After night one of the festival, Saturday morning brings house talents Omar+ and Luke Alessi, plus EDC veteran Baggi. Sunday morning taps Mexican-born house talent Kinahau, clubland legend Luciano, and NYC’s Mink. Running until 10AM, Camp EDC’s Monday closing party is always one for the books. This year’s is led by Brazilian house sensation Beltran, joined by a typically lengthy roster of high-profile surprise guests.
Check out the full schedule of Camp EDC activities in the Insomniac Events app.
Hotel EDC
Hotel EDC is what happens when you mix the best of Las Vegas luxury with the wild and whimsical world of Electric Daisy Carnival. In partnership with Vibee, EDC’s exclusive hotel stay invites guests to join their fellow ravers for an immersive weekend of festival-themed activities at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Decked out in festival decor and located a 10-minute drive from Las Vegas’ Harry Reid Airport (LAS), it’s the smoothest transition from airplane mode to party mode.
From Thursday night to Monday, guests who booked a three or four-night stay have access to a full run of EDC experiences, including exclusive Insomniac day parties at the Hotel EDC pool, wellness activities like daily meditation and yoga, meet-ups, kandi and totem making, surprise events, a complimentary beauty bar, and more.
Each package also includes EDC decorations in each room, an exclusive merch pack, access to Vibee’s dedicated on-site concierge all weekend, free parking, 24/7 gym access, and discounted spa rates. Daily food and beverage credits are redeemable at select on-site restaurants that serve a wide range of specialty meals, small bites, and cocktails.
The Hotel EDC pool party program begins on Thursday with a takeover from melodic techno player Korolova’s Captive Soul, also featuring Aly Lou, Henri Bergmann, Jono Stephenson, and Kasia. Insomniac’s trance brand, Dreamstate, invites heralded genre players such as Alpha 9, Ilan Bluestone, Matty Ralph, Mr. Brooks, Sarah De Warren, and Shingo Nakamura to the pool on Friday.
Hotel EDC’s Saturday afternoon lineup features house and techno players BOLO, Bradeazy, Jaden Bojsen, No Thanks, and Rommii, while Sunday brings wobbly dubstep and bass from AVELLO, Dennett, Mary Droppinz, SIPPY, and Whethan.
Limited Hotel EDC room and festival ticket packages are still available for purchase at hoteledc.com.
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