Ultra Music Festival (UMF) is an annual electronic music festival held in Miami, Florida, every March since 1999. It’s a cornerstone of the global EDM scene, marking Miami Music Week and attracting 165,000+ attendees across three days.
EDM Boom Catalyst
Ultra grew alongside the 2010s EDM explosion, featuring headliners like Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, Deadmau5, Avicii, and Tiësto. The festival helped launch careers and became a must-attend industry event. Live streams on UMF TV brought performances to millions worldwide.
Iconic Moments
Swedish House Mafia’s 2013 farewell (later reunited), Avicii’s legendary sets before his retirement, and surprise b2b performances created viral moments. The festival’s Main Stage at Bayfront Park overlooks Biscayne Bay with Miami’s skyline as backdrop.
Global Expansion
Ultra expanded to South Korea, Croatia (Ultra Europe), South Africa, and South America. The brand represents high-production electronic music culture and remains one of the world’s highest-grossing festivals.
Sources:
- Official site: https://ultramusicfestival.com/
- Billboard festival coverage: https://www.billboard.com/