EDC Orlando


Research checked 2026-10-02. Details below may refer to earlier editions; source dates and notes show the context.
Same carnival, cleaner lines.
Insomniac's East Coast edition in downtown Orlando: three days on the grass at Tinker Field, five stages, carnival rides, and a 1 PM-to-midnight schedule.
- Recorded GA / 2026
- $314.99
- Days
- 3
- Hours
- Day into night
- Camping
- No camping
- Age
- 18+
- Capacity / day
- 105,000 (reported)
3-Day GA / fees included / recorded 2026-10-02Field notes & sources ↓
Tickets & cost
Recorded prices, not live quotes
Tickets opened Nov 21, 2025.
The official November 21, 2025 post opened Future Owl presale for the 2026 edition. The official ticket page still offers passes, although some tiers are sold out.
Launch sources
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Availability, delivery, taxes and final totals must be checked with the official seller.
Recorded ticket tiers / 2026
$0Recorded price$659.66
Full-event passes / cheapest first
- GA3-Day GA$314.99
All-in price, shown as $287.99 plus $27.00 fees.
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- GA+3-Day GA+$379.99
All-in price, shown as $348.99 plus $31.00 fees.
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- VIP3-Day VIP$659.66
All-in price, shown as $620.49 plus $39.17 fees; 21+ only.
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Single days & add-ons
- Shuttle1-Day Shuttle Pass (Tier 1)$52.88
All-in, shown as $50 plus $2.88 fees; Tier 2 was $57.88.
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- Shuttle3-Day Shuttle Pass (Tier 1)$123.59
All-in, shown as $119 plus $4.59 fees; Tier 2 was $133.59.
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- Single dayFriday GA$149.22
All-in, shown as $134.99 plus $14.23 fees.
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- Single daySaturday GA$149.22
All-in, shown as $134.99 plus $14.23 fees.
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- Single daySunday GA$149.22
All-in, shown as $134.99 plus $14.23 fees.
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- Single daySunday GA+$200.97
All-in, shown as $184.99 plus $15.98 fees.
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- Single dayFriday GA+$211.32
All-in, shown as $194.99 plus $16.33 fees.
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- Single daySaturday GA+$211.32
All-in, shown as $194.99 plus $16.33 fees.
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- Single daySaturday VIP$240.37
All-in, shown as $224.99 plus $15.38 fees; a dollar less than Friday and Sunday because the fee is lower, not a typo; sold out at check.
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- Single dayFriday VIP$241.37
All-in, shown as $224.99 plus $16.38 fees; sold out at check.
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- Single daySunday VIP$241.37
All-in, shown as $224.99 plus $16.38 fees.
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Prices are recorded snapshots. Fee status and tier notes stay with each record.
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| Tier | Kind | Recorded price | Fees | Recorded on |
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| 3-Day GA | GA | $314.99 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
| 3-Day GA+ | GA+ | $379.99 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
| 3-Day VIP | VIP | $659.66 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
| Friday GA | Single day | $149.22 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
| Saturday GA | Single day | $149.22 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
| Sunday GA | Single day | $149.22 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
| Friday GA+ | Single day | $211.32 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
| Saturday GA+ | Single day | $211.32 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
| Sunday GA+ | Single day | $200.97 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
| Friday VIP | Single day | $241.37 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
| Saturday VIP | Single day | $240.37 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
| Sunday VIP | Single day | $241.37 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
| 3-Day Shuttle Pass (Tier 1) | Shuttle | $123.59 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
| 1-Day Shuttle Pass (Tier 1) | Shuttle | $52.88 | fees included | 2026-10-02 |
Payment plans, refunds & resale
- Payment plan
- Not confirmedNo layaway or payment plan is mentioned on the Orlando tickets or FAQ pages checked on 2026-10-02.
Official
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No source link is recorded for this fact.
- Refunds
- No refunds or exchanges.
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- Resale
- Buy only from Front Gate Tickets; the FAQ warns that scalper tickets are refused with no refund, and a pass is non-transferable once scanned.
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Make a trip budget
Your own cost sheet / USD
- Ticket$314.99 / 100%
Per person. Ticket starts with the recorded GA price; update it for fees and your tier. Enter your own costs. Use 0 for anything you do not need. Blank lines stay out of the stack. This sheet stays in this page.
The lineup
Last recorded 2026-10-02
2026 headliners
- House 22%
- Dubstep 19%
- Bass 13%
- Big room 8%
- and 10 more
A line under a name marks its main sound. Counted from 72 of 114 artists named on this bill.
Also on the bill / 101 acts
- A Little Sound, Drum & bass
- Aaron Hibell
- AAT
- ACRAZE B2B CID
- Adrián Mills
- Adventure Club (Sunset Set), Dubstep
- Alan Walker (Sunset Set), House
- Alesso (Sunset Set), Progressive
- Alison Wonderland, Trap
- ALLEYCVT, Bass
- Alok, House
- Alves
- AR/CO
- ATLiens, Dubstep
- AVELLO, Bass
- AYYBO, House
- Azzecca
- Benda B2B Vastive
- Big Florida
- Boogie T, Dubstep
- Bou B2B Kanine
- Boys Noize B2B Brutalismus 3000
- Brunello (Sunset Set), House
- Bullet Tooth B2B Sidney Charles
- ChaseWest
- Chef Boyarbeatz
- Chris Lorenzo, Bass
- CØNTRA, Dubstep
- Dennis Cruz
- Deorro B2B DJ Diesel
- Devault (Sunset Set)
- Discip
- Disco Lines, Tech house
- Discovery Project
- ESSE, House
- Fallon, House
- Franky Rizardo, House
- Fury with MC Dino
- Gabss
- Greg 99
- HAYLA
- Holy Priest
- I Hate Models, Techno
- Ian Asher, House
- IDEMI, House
- Inbal
- Interplanetary Criminal, UK garage
- Jessica Audiffred, Dubstep
- Jkyl & Hyde, Dubstep
- JOA
- Josh Baker, Tech house
- Joshwa, House
- Kaivon
- KI/KI, Techno
- KinAhau
- Klangkuenstler, Hard techno
- Know Good, Bass
- Kompany, Dubstep
- KREAM, House
- LAYZ, Dubstep
- Level Up, Dubstep
- Levity, Dubstep
- M81!
- Maddix, Techno
- MADVKTM, Riddim
- Mai Iachetti
- MALUGI (Sunset Set), Trance
- Marlon Hoffstadt (Sunset Set)
- Matthias
- Max Dean B2B Luke Dean
- Me n ü
- Meduza, House
- Miguelle & Tons
- Monoky
- MPH, UK garage
- Nico Moreno, Hard techno
- Of The Trees (Sunset Set), Bass
- Omar+, House
- Pegassi, Techno
- phrva, Bass
- Prospa B2B Josh Baker
- Prospa
- RAJE
- Ravenscoon, Bass
- Ray Volpe, Dubstep
- Roddy Lima, House
- Rossi. (Sunset Set)
- San Holo (Wholesome Riddim Set), Future bass
- SHDW
- Sippy, Bass
- Skull Machine (Black Tiger Sex Machine x Kai Wachi)
- SLANDER (Sunset Set), Future bass
- Sloth
- Subsonic, Drum & bass
- Taiki Nulight, Bass
- TroyBoi, Trap
- Twinsick
- Ultrathem
- Whethan, Future bass
- Wooli, Dubstep
- Zack Martino
Official
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Reported
Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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In the archive
10 editions on file
- Edition held
- Ahead / dates open
- Cancelled
- No record in the archive
- Weather or incident note
Official
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Read as a table
| Year | Dates | Status | Reported attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nov 6–8, 2026 | Announced | Not recorded |
| 2025 | Nov 7–9, 2025 | Past edition | 300,000 |
| 2024 | Nov 8–10, 2024 | Past edition | Not recorded |
| 2023 | Nov 10–12, 2023 | Past edition | 300,000 |
| 2022 | Nov 11–13, 2022 | Past edition | Not recorded |
| 2021 | Nov 12–14, 2021 | Past edition | Not recorded |
| 2020 | 2020 · dates TBA | Cancelled | Not recorded |
| 2019 | Nov 8–10, 2019 | Past edition | 225,000 |
| 2018 | Nov 9–10, 2018 | Past edition | 110,000 |
| 2011 | May 27–28, 2011 | Past edition | 32,000 |
2026Nov 6–8, 2026Announced
- Headliners
- David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Hardwell, Kaskade, Alesso, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, SLANDER, Mau P
Official
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- Venue
- Tinker Field
Official
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Reported
Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Reported
Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Reported
Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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2025Nov 7–9, 2025Past edition
- Headliners
- Tiësto, Porter Robinson, Excision, Subtronics, Charlotte de Witte, Armin van Buuren, DJ Snake, Dom Dolla
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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- Venue
- Tinker Field
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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- Reported attendance
- 300,000About 300,000 over three days, nearly 100,000 per day; tickets sold out.
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Reported
Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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2024Nov 8–10, 2024Past edition
- Headliners
- Not confirmedNo headliner roster confirmed from our sources for 2024.
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
No source link is recorded for this fact.
- Venue
- Tinker Field
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Reported
Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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2023Nov 10–12, 2023Past edition
- Headliners
- Kaskade, Zedd, Excision, Dom Dolla, The Chainsmokers, Alison Wonderland
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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- Venue
- Tinker Field
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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- Reported attendance
- 300,000
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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2022Nov 11–13, 2022Past edition
- Headliners
- Alison Wonderland, REZZ, Charlotte de Witte, Above & Beyond, Afrojack, Kaskade, Martin Garrix, DJ Snake, Dom Dolla
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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- Venue
- Tinker Field
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Reported
Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Reported
Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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2021Nov 12–14, 2021Past edition
- Headliners
- Not confirmedNo headliner roster confirmed from our sources for 2021.
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
No source link is recorded for this fact.
- Venue
- Tinker Field
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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2020dates TBACancelled
- Headliners
- Not confirmedNo edition took place; the 2020 row sits under the COVID-19 cancellations.
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
No source link is recorded for this fact.
- Venue
- Tinker Field
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Reported
Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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2019Nov 8–10, 2019Past edition
- Headliners
- Not confirmedNo headliner roster confirmed from our sources for 2019.
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
No source link is recorded for this fact.
- Venue
- Tinker Field
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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- Reported attendance
- 225,000The first three-day Orlando edition.
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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2018Nov 9–10, 2018Past edition
- Headliners
- Not confirmedNo headliner roster confirmed from our sources for 2018.
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
No source link is recorded for this fact.
- Venue
- Tinker Field
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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- Reported attendance
- 110,000
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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2011May 27–28, 2011Past edition
- Headliners
- Not confirmedNo headliner roster confirmed for the first Orlando edition.
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
No source link is recorded for this fact.
- Venue
- Tinker Field
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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- Reported attendance
- 32,000Sum of Wikipedia's approximate 12,000 Friday and 20,000 Saturday.
Estimate
EstimateAn editorial estimate. It is not a confirmed measurement or announcement.
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Reported
Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Artists from other editions / 35
- Above & Beyond
- ACRAZE
- Adventure Club
- Alan Walker
- Armin van Buuren
- Benda
- Bou
- Boys Noize
- Brunello
- Brutalismus 3000
- Bullet Tooth
- Charlotte de Witte
- CID
- Deorro
- Devault
- DJ Diesel
- DJ Snake
- Dom Dolla
- Excision
- Kanine
- Luke Dean
- MALUGI
- Marlon Hoffstadt
- Max Dean
- Of The Trees
- Porter Robinson
- Rezz
- Rossi.
- San Holo
- Sidney Charles
- Subtronics
- The Chainsmokers
- Tiësto
- Vastive
- Zedd
- Promoter
- Insomniac
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- Festival status
- ActiveNext edition November 6-8, 2026 at Tinker Field; tickets and the full lineup are on sale.
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The read
Our editorial read
Insomniac's East Coast edition in downtown Orlando: three days on the grass at Tinker Field, five stages, carnival rides, and a 1 PM-to-midnight schedule.
The full editorial
Orlando is the friendlier version of EDC. It sits on the grass at Tinker Field, next to Camping World Stadium, about two miles from downtown, and the Orlando skyline rises behind the main stage. Doors open at 1 PM and everything ends at midnight, so you are not walking out at sunrise. Five stages cover a wide range: Kinetic Field for big-room and festival house, Circuit Grounds for bass and heavier sets, Neon Garden for techno and house, Stereo Bloom for house through bass and trance, and Casa Bacardi for a smaller party inside the party. Recent lineups mix arena names like David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Hardwell, and Kaskade with bass acts such as Excision and Wooli and techno from Charlotte de Witte and I Hate Models. Fridays are warm and sticky; November evenings cool off, but rain is a real risk. In 2025 a Sunday downpour shrank the usable area and the walkways between Kinetic Field and Stereo Bloom jammed badly enough that some attendees described a crush. Insomniac said no one was injured and points to the Camping World Stadium renovation widening paths. Logistics are the weak point. General parking is extremely limited, Premier Parking sold out, and the area around the gates bottlenecks at peak entry. Take the shuttle or stay along I-Drive and ride in. It is worth it if you want a full day of music, a city you can walk into afterward, and a lineup that runs deeper than the poster.
Go if
- First-timers who want EDC production without a 5 AM finish
- Groups staying in Orlando hotels or on I-Drive
- Bass and house fans who want both on one bill
- People who would rather walk to downtown than drive to a speedway
Skip if
- You want desert-scale spectacle or camping at the venue
- You hate rain, mud, and humid afternoons
- You refuse to use a shuttle and expect easy parking
Inside the festival
A downtown field festival: grass underfoot, the Orlando skyline over the main stage, daylight sets that roll into a midnight close, and rain never far away.
Central Florida locals plus travelers, young and dressed up, heavy kandi culture, and a mixed bass and house crowd that splits by stage.
Filed underFirst-timersCityGroupsBassheads
The read, the audience notes and the tags are our judgment, based on the source ledger below.
Kinetic Field
The mainstage owl centerpiece with lasers, fireworks, and a drone show, as seen in 2025.
Sources
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CASA BACARDI
A branded side stage inside the festival with cocktails, DJ sets, and photo moments.
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Drone and fireworks finale
Each night closes with a drone and fireworks show over the site.
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The sound
Genre weights are our estimate
- House20
- Tech house15
- Techno12
- Big room10
- Bass10
- Dubstep10
- Drum & bass5
- Trance5
- Hard techno5
- Other5
- Melodic3
Estimate
An editorial estimate. It is not a confirmed measurement or announcement.
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Compare the eight genre families
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| Family | Weight |
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| House | 35 |
| Techno | 17 |
| Trance & melodic | 8 |
| Big room | 10 |
| Bass | 20 |
| Drum & bass | 5 |
| Hard dance | 0 |
| Left field | 5 |
Stage notes / 5
Each stage wears the inks of its sounds in Fig. 05.1. Hatched: outside the top five.
Sources
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Kinetic Field
Big roomMelodicProgressive
Mainstage; 2026 hosts David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Hardwell, and Kaskade.
Sources
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Circuit Grounds
BassDubstepTechno
Second stage for bass and heavier sets; 2025 hosted Wooli on the opening night.
Sources
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Neon Garden
TechnoTech house
Official description homes in on techno and house.
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Stereo Bloom
HouseBassTrance
Insomniac Records and Dreamstate present house, bass, and trance.
Sources
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CASA BACARDI
HouseDisco
Sponsored side stage with DJ sets, cocktails, and golden-hour surprises.
Start-here artists / 10
Editorial listening suggestions. These artists may belong to an earlier edition; check the dated lineup below.
- David GuettaBig room
- Martin GarrixBig room
- KaskadeHouse
- Mau PTech house
- Chris LorenzoTech house
- I Hate ModelsTechno
- KlangkuenstlerHard techno
- WooliDubstep
- Bou B2B KanineDrum & bass
- San HoloFuture bass
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Getting there
Orlando, FL
- Venue
- Tinker Field
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- Ground
- Other site, outdoor. Surface: grass, concrete.
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- Shuttle
- Official 1-day and 3-day shuttle passes from Universal and International Drive area hotels; 3-day Tier 1 was $123.59 and 1-day Tier 1 $52.88 at check.
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- Parking
- General parking is extremely limited; Premier Parking (Lot 1, opens 10 AM) was sold out; cars left past 2 AM are towed.
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- Rideshare
- Not confirmedNo dedicated rideshare or drop-off details were published on the official pages checked.
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- Transit
- Brightline sells EDC-branded train trips into Orlando, but there is no rail stop at Tinker Field.
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Airports & location map
Nearby airports
- MCO Orlando International Airport~20 min drive
- SFB Orlando Sanford International Airport~35 min drive
Curated reference. Drive times are rough and vary with festival traffic.
Conditions
November in Orlando
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- Hours
- 1:00 PM-12:00 AM daily.
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Weather and incidents on record
2025
A Sunday evening rainstorm shrank usable space and narrowed walkways; some attendees described a crowd crush between Stereo Bloom and the main paths. Insomniac said no injuries were recorded.
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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2025
Insomniac's Pasquale Rotella cited lightning and a Sunday night downpour as factors and called it a crowd-flow issue, not a surge or crush.
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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2024
Attendees and DJ Mag reported overcrowding; Insomniac said the event did not oversell its 360,000 capacity (Insomniac's stated event capacity; the fire marshal approved 105,000 per day, a different measure) and announced a footprint expansion for 2025.
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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2022
Hurricane Nicole tossed tents and debris at Tinker Field two days before opening; the festival still started on time on November 11.
Reported
ReportedReported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Newest first. Each year with a mark is also flagged on the edition timeline, Fig. 03.1.
Before you pack
Check the official page before you go
- Age / ID
- 18+21+ for alcohol and VIP areas; photo ID required, digital IDs not accepted.
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- Camping
- No camping
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- Bags
- Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 in, or a small clutch up to 6 x 9 in; no large purses, bags, or backpacks over 12 x 12 in.
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- Hydration packs
- Allowed, empty at entry, with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment.
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- Re-entry
- No re-entry; ins and outs are not allowed.
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- Cashless payments
- YesCredit, debit, Apple Pay, and Android Pay accepted; cash can be exchanged for a prepaid card on site.
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- Prohibited items
- Outside food and beverages, including alcohol and candy
- Over-the-counter medication
- Liquid makeup
- Large purses, bags, or backpacks over 12 x 12 in
- LED gloves or microlights used for light shows
- Pacifiers, stuffed animals, or dolls
- Tents, large umbrellas, chairs, or blankets
- Weapons of any kind, real or fictional
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Safety & comfort
- Medical
- Medical and first-aid services on site plus Ground Control staff who roam the festival.
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- Water
- Free water refill stations; bring an empty reusable bottle or hydration pack.In 2025 Insomniac used one large centralized station, which drew complaints; the 2026 setup is not detailed yet.
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- Harm reduction
- Ground Control teams and medical staff; sealed intranasal naloxone is on the acceptable-items list.
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- Accessibility
- Accessible parking, viewing areas, and routes; grass and concrete paths can change after rain; no wheelchair or scooter rentals.
Official
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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First-timer playbook
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Take the official shuttle. General parking is extremely limited and Premier Parking was already sold out at check.
Official
Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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There is no re-entry at all, so pack everything you need for the day before you scan in.
Official
Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Bring a rain poncho; umbrellas under 10 inches collapsed are allowed, and the grass turns muddy fast after a storm.
Official
Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Fill an empty hydration pack at the free refill stations instead of buying water; the pack can have no more than two main compartments plus one small one.
Official
Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Carry physical ID: digital IDs, expired IDs, and school IDs are refused, and VIP is 21+ even though the festival is 18+.
Official
Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Buy passes from Front Gate only; stolen or resold tickets are turned away with no refund.
Official
Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
- 2
Stay on International Drive or near Universal to use the shuttle stops and skip the parking search entirely.
Official
Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
- 7
Move your car before 2 AM; vehicles left in the lots after that are towed at the owner's expense.
Official
Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
- 8
Use a locker as a meetup point and phone charger; lockers have a universal charger inside.
Official
Recorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Plan the closing walk before the last set; 2025 showed how quickly the paths between Stereo Bloom and Kinetic Field can jam after rain.
Reported
Reported by another publication or reference. It is not an organiser confirmation.
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Easy mistakes to avoid
- Driving and expecting easy parking: general parking is extremely limited and the Premier lot sold out.
Official
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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- Buying a VIP pass for someone under 21; they cannot enter with it, there are no refunds, and the only option is an even exchange for GA.
Official
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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- Trying to send three people in on one day with a 3-day pass; it scans once per day only.
Official
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
- 2
- Packing outside food or drinks, liquid makeup, or over-the-counter medication; all are confiscated at the gate.
Official
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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- Expecting to camp at the venue; EDC Orlando has no camping.
Official
OfficialRecorded from the organiser or another primary authority. Check the linked page for changes.
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Worth it for / the catch
Worth it for
- Walkable downtown location with hotels and nightlife two miles away.
- Day-into-night hours end at midnight, which suits people who skip sunrise sets.
- Five stages cover big-room, bass, techno, house, and trance in one ticket.
- Shuttle network from the main tourist corridors.
The catch
- Around 100,000 people a day on a tight footprint; paths jam at peak transitions.
- Rain and mud are recurring problems at a grassy Florida venue.
- Parking is scarce and the surrounding streets bottleneck.
- Humid afternoons with little shade before the sun goes down.
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The source ledger
27 sources
Source confidence stays attached to facts. Official pages can change; every source was checked on 2026-10-02 unless its row gives another date.
- 01Tickets6 of 6 official. Sources 2, 3, 4, 7, 25, 26
- 02Lineup1 of 2 official. Sources 6, 22
- 03History4 of 13 official. Sources 1, 3, 6, 9, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
- 04Read1 of 3 official. Sources 5, 16, 20
- 05Sound2 of 3 official. Sources 5, 6, 16
- 06Travel5 of 5 official. Sources 1, 7, 8, 10, 13
- 07Weather2 of 7 official. Sources 2, 3, 16, 17, 18, 19, 27
- 08Rules3 of 3 official. Sources 2, 3, 12
- 09Safety3 of 3 official. Sources 3, 10, 11
- 10Playbook7 of 8 official. Sources 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16
Read as a table
| Section | Sources | Official |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Tickets | 2, 3, 4, 7, 25, 26 | 6 of 6 |
| 02 Lineup | 6, 22 | 1 of 2 |
| 03 History | 1, 3, 6, 9, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 | 4 of 13 |
| 04 Read | 5, 16, 20 | 1 of 3 |
| 05 Sound | 5, 6, 16 | 2 of 3 |
| 06 Travel | 1, 7, 8, 10, 13 | 5 of 5 |
| 07 Weather | 2, 3, 16, 17, 18, 19, 27 | 2 of 7 |
| 08 Rules | 2, 3, 12 | 3 of 3 |
| 09 Safety | 3, 10, 11 | 3 of 3 |
| 10 Playbook | 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16 | 7 of 8 |
- 1EDC Orlando ↗
Backs 03 History06 Travel
- 2FAQ ↗
Backs 01 Tickets07 Weather08 Rules10 Playbook
- 3Hours & Info ↗
Backs 01 Tickets03 History07 Weather08 Rules09 Safety10 Playbook
- 4Tickets ↗
Backs 01 Tickets
- 5Stages ↗
Backs 04 Read05 Sound
- 6Lineup ↗
Backs 02 Lineup03 History05 Sound
- 7Shuttles ↗
Backs 01 Tickets06 Travel10 Playbook
- 8Parking & Drop-Offs ↗
Backs 06 Travel10 Playbook
- 9Location ↗
Backs 03 History
- 10Accessibility ↗
Backs 06 Travel09 Safety10 Playbook
- 11Health & Wellness ↗
Backs 09 Safety10 Playbook
- 12Amenities & Services ↗
Backs 08 Rules10 Playbook
- 13Trains: Brightline ↗
Backs 06 Travel
- 14Electric Daisy Carnival ↗
Backs 03 History
- 15Tinker Field ↗
Not cited on this page
- 16100,000 ravers a day: EDC Orlando producers address overcrowding complaints ↗
Backs 03 History04 Read05 Sound07 Weather10 Playbook
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- 18EDC Orlando overcrowding: Pasquale Rotella issues statement amidst criticism ↗
Backs 03 History07 Weather
- 19Post-hurricane party: Electric Daisy Carnival 2022 still on after storm hits Orlando ↗
Backs 03 History07 Weather
- 20Electric Daisy Carnival lights up Orlando with 300K expected to attend ↗
Backs 03 History04 Read
- 21EDC Orlando 2023: What to know about lineup, map and schedule ↗
Backs 03 History
- 22EDC Orlando announces 2026 lineup with David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki and more ↗
Backs 02 Lineup03 History
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- 24EDC Orlando 2025 ↗
Backs 03 History
- 25EDC Orlando 2026 Future Owl presale begins November 21, 2025 ↗
Backs 01 Tickets
- 262026 EDC Orlando 3-Day GA Experience Pass ↗
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