Ultra Music Festival 2025: A Stellar Lineup Unveiled as the Festival Season Nears

Ultra Music Festival 2025: A Stellar Lineup Unveiled as the Festival Season Nears

As the 2024 festival season draws to a close, the energy for 2025 is already building, and Ultra Music Festival is leading the charge with the announcement of its Phase One lineup for the highly anticipated March event in Miami. Celebrating its 25th edition, Ultra 2025 promises a remarkable return to downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park from March 28-30, and it’s set to be an unforgettable experience for electronic music fans around the world.

A Star-Studded Lineup for Ultra 2025

The Phase One lineup is stacked with Ultra regulars who have become synonymous with the event’s iconic status. Heavy hitters like Armin van Buuren, Carl Cox, Afrojack, Tiësto, Martin Garrix, and Hardwell are all making their return to the Ultra stage, providing festival-goers with a familiar yet thrilling roster of performances.

The excitement continues with unique pairings and exclusive sets that will undoubtedly stand out. Notable highlights include the much-anticipated back-to-back performance from Anyma and Solomun, along with Pendulum’s dual appearance, playing both solo and teaming up with Deadmau5 for an explosive b2b set. Adding to the spectacle, Deadmau5 will perform his first-ever “retro5pective” set, taking fans on a nostalgic journey through his career by playing only his classic hits.

Swedish House Mafia’s Axwell will grace the main stage with his first-ever solo headlining performance, a move that is sure to draw significant attention from fans of the supergroup. Meanwhile, rising powerhouses Dom Dolla and John Summit will make their Miami debut under their collaborative project, Everything Always, with a mainstage performance that is sure to solidify their growing presence in the scene. And after a six-year hiatus from the festival, Above & Beyond will return to the Ultra stage, bringing their emotional trance anthems back to Miami.

Adding to the buzz, techno legend Richie Hawtin will introduce his DEX EFX X0X show, a cutting-edge, tech-heavy performance that is bound to push the boundaries of live electronic music. Another special comeback will be the enigmatic Gesaffelstein, who returns to Ultra for the first time in a decade, promising a dark, brooding set filled with his signature soundscapes.

New Stage, New Sounds

In a first for Ultra Music Festival, the 2025 edition will introduce a dedicated psytrance stage curated by Alteza Records, the label run by Israeli psytrance duo Vini Vici. This addition speaks to the festival’s commitment to embracing a wide spectrum of electronic music genres, offering fans a high-energy, psychedelic experience that will further diversify the event’s musical offerings.
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More Heavyweights Join the Roster

Beyond the headliners, Ultra 2025’s lineup includes an impressive array of talent, spanning multiple genres. Expect performances from globally recognized artists such as Zedd, Nero, Charlotte de Witte, Four Tet, LSDREAM, Miss Monique, Subtronics, Mau P, Eli Brown, ARTBAT, and many others, all adding their unique flavors to the festival’s expansive lineup.

Ultra 2025: A Milestone Year

As Ultra prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, the festival has once again proven why it remains a pinnacle event in the electronic music calendar. The Phase One lineup is just a glimpse of what’s to come, and with the promise of additional announcements and surprises leading up to March, excitement for Ultra 2025 is already reaching a fever pitch.

Tickets are on sale now for what is sure to be one of the most memorable editions of Ultra Music Festival yet. With a roster this stacked and the thrill of new stage experiences, fans can expect an electrifying start to the 2025 festival season.

Mark your calendars: March 28-30, 2025. Bayfront Park, Miami. The countdown to Ultra 2025 has officially begun.

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