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Photos: Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, and Zedd Bring Ultra 2025 to a Close

By Michele Eve Sandberg

Mar 31, 2025

Despite the rain, festivalgoers remained excited for the final day of Ultra 2025.

Ultra Music Festival 2025 Day Three: Martin Garrix Closes Out a Rainy Final Day

By Grant Albert and Osvaldo Espino

Mar 31, 2025

Martin Garrix brought Lauv, Zedd, Afrojack, and Armin van Buuren on stage to help him close out the final day of Ultra 2025.

Here's How to Watch the Ultra Music Festival Livestream

By Jose D. Duran

Mar 30, 2025

Catch livestreamed performances from Ultra Music Festival 2025 as part of #ULTRALIVE March 28-30.

Ultra Music Festival 2025 Day Two: Skrillex More Than Delivers

By Grant Albert and Osvaldo Espino

Mar 30, 2025

Skrillex gave a masterclass on headlining Ultra's Main Stage, with special guests Young Miko, Damian Marley, and Flowdan.

Dom Dolla and John Summit at Ultra Music Festival

Photos: John Summit and Dom Dolla Close Out the First Day of Ultra 2025

By Michele Eve Sandberg

Mar 29, 2025

John Summit, Dom Dolla, Afrojack, Chase & Status, and Boris Brejcha helped kick off the first day of Ultra 2025.

Sia, David Guetta, and Afrojack at Ultra Music Festival

Ultra Music Festival 2025 Day One: Afrojack, David Guetta, and Sia Perform "Titanium"

By Grant Albert and Osvaldo Espino

Mar 29, 2025

Afrojack brought David Guetta and Sia out to perform their 2012 hit "Titanium" together for the first time ever.

Here Are the Ultra Music Festival 2025 Set Times

By Jose D. Duran

Mar 28, 2025

Ultra Music Festival lands in downtown Miami March 28-30 with John Summit, Skrillex, Armin van Buuren, Deadmau5, and others.

25 Most Unforgettable Performances at Ultra Music Festival

By Jose D. Duran

Mar 27, 2025

Look back at the moments that have come to define Miami's annual dance music bacchanal, Ultra Music Festival.

Ultra Music Festival Survival Guide: What to Pack for a Comfortable Weekend

By Grant Albert

Mar 25, 2025

From comfy shoes to sunscreen, here are the essential items to bring to Ultra Music Festival.

How to Avoid Miami Music Week: Ten Non-Rave Alternatives

By Jesse Scott

Mar 25, 2025

Here's how you can stay away from Miami Music Week madness.

Expert Opinion: How John Summit Conquered EDM

By Grant Albert

Mar 18, 2025

After years of rejection, John Summit has reached the top of the dance music scene.

The crowd at Ultra Music Festival in 1999

Video: Here's What Partying at Ultra Music Festival in 1999 Looked Like

By Jose D. Duran

Mar 17, 2025

The Ultra of today feels so far removed from the one-day beach party on the sands of South Beach that started it all.

Armin van Buuren on stage at Ultra Music Festival in Miami

10 Veteran Acts to Check Out at Ultra 2025

By Grant Albert

Feb 21, 2025

From Tiësto to Armin van Buuren and Carl Cox, Ultra has some of the biggest names in dance music coming back every year.

Ultra Music Festival festivalgoers on the Brightline train

Pregame Before Ultra Music Festival Aboard the Brightline

By Jose D. Duran

Feb 17, 2025

Brightline's "Next Stop: Ultra" train will feature live DJ sets and surprise experiences.

Skrillex Added to Ultra's 2025 Lineup

By Osvaldo Espino

Jan 17, 2025

Skrillex's last solo appearance at Ultra Music Festival in Miami was in 2015.

Fireworks shooting over the main stage at Ultra Music Festival in Miami

Ultra 2025 Phase Two Lineup Revealed: Knife Party, Chase & Status, and Barclay Crenshaw

By Grant Albert

Nov 19, 2024

Ultra Music Festival has added 50 more acts to its 25th anniversary lineup.

The main stage at Ultra Music Festival in Miami

Ultra 2025 Phase One Lineup Includes John Summit, Carl Cox, and Axwell

By Osvaldo Espino

Oct 1, 2024

Ultra's 25th edition will feature sets by dance music powerhouses like John Summit, Carl Cox, Above & Beyond, Axwell, and Deadmau5.

Ultra Announces Diynamic Label Takeover for Its 25th Anniversary

By Grant Albert

Sep 26, 2024

Solomun and his label Diynamic will take over the Resistance Megastructure at Ultra next year.

Crowd shot of fans at Miami's Ultra Music Festival 2024

Pay Delay: Ultra Music Festival Food Truck Operators Say California Subcontractor Stiffed Them

By Francisco Alvarado

May 20, 2024

Food truck operators say getting paid for working Ultra Music Festival in April has been an ultra-nightmare.

Main Stage at Ultra Music Festival with enormous LED panels and fireworks shooting above it

My First Ultra Music Festival Lived Up to the Hype

By Osvaldo Espino

Mar 27, 2024

It took ten years, but finally, reporter Osvaldo Espino made it to Ultra Music Festival to witness sets by Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, Tiësto, and others.

Ultra Music Festival

What I've Learned After Going to Ultra for 13 Years

Miami Stripper's Post-Ultra Pole-Dance Goes Viral

Ultra Music Festival

What I've Learned After Going to Ultra for 13 Years

Miami Stripper's Post-Ultra Pole-Dance Goes Viral

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