The Ultra Music Festival has announced its highly anticipated Phase 2 lineup, adding more than 50 acts to its already impressive roster for the festival’s 25th-anniversary edition. Taking place from Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami, the milestone event promises to be a defining moment in electronic music history. With tickets selling fast, fans from around the world are eagerly preparing for an unforgettable weekend.
A Lineup of Iconic Performances and World Debuts
Ultra is renowned for curating unparalleled “you-had-to-be-there” moments, and the 2025 edition is no exception. The festival will feature exclusive performances, including:
- The world-exclusive Anyma B2B Solomun set
- The global debut of Carl Cox’s ‘Evolution’ live show
- The first-ever deadmau5 b2b Pendulum DJ set
- The Miami debut of Dom Dolla and John Summit’s ‘Everything Always’ superduo
- The world debut of NGHTMRE b2b Sullivan King
- The U.S. debut of Chase & Status’ new live show
Returning headliners such as Above & Beyond, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Tiësto, Zedd, and Martin Garrix will be joined by genre-bending acts like LSZEE (CloZee and LSDREAM), Gesaffelstein, and Nero. The Phase 1 reveal alone set a high bar, but the Phase 2 additions elevate the festival to new heights.
Phase 2 Brings Star Power and Genre Diversity
Phase 2 introduces some of the biggest names in the industry, including Gryffin, Knife Party, KSHMR (Live), Steve Aoki, and Timmy Trumpet, alongside cutting-edge acts like Ahadadream, Infected Mushroom, and TOKiMONSTA. Bass legends Doctor P b2b Flux Pavilion and hardstyle innovators Da Tweekaz will also take the stage, continuing their festival legacy.
The RESISTANCE brand, Ultra’s premier house and techno showcase, will return with its MegaStructure and Cove stages. Newly added Phase 2 acts include Charlie Sparks, Patrick Topping, Korolova, and Josh Wink, the latter of whom performed at the inaugural Ultra in 1999. In celebration of the festival’s history, Wink’s return will bridge the past and present of electronic music.
Unique Stage Takeovers
Adding to the festival’s eclecticism, Partiboi69 will bring his intergalactic event series, Area 69, to Ultra for the first time. Known for blending humor, high-energy ghetto house, and Detroit techno, Partiboi69’s stage takeover will feature debut performances from Ketboi69 (Partiboi69 and KETTAMA), along with thrilling B2B sets from rising stars like Juicy Romance and Skream.
Vini Vici will host Ultra’s first-ever psytrance stage takeover through their Alteza Records label. This groundbreaking addition underscores Ultra’s commitment to exploring the boundaries of electronic music genres.
Hardstyle Returns with Dirty Workz
Belgian hardstyle legend Coone will bring his Dirty Workz label back to the UMF Radio Stage for the fourth year, delivering high-octane beats through a meticulously curated lineup of hardstyle, jumpstyle, and happy hard.
A Landmark Celebration
As Ultra celebrates its 25th anniversary, the festival continues to solidify its reputation as the World’s Premier Electronic Music Festival, attracting music lovers and artists from around the globe. With its mix of historic debuts, genre-spanning performances, and immersive stage productions, Ultra 2025 is shaping up to be a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Tickets are moving quickly—secure your spot now for a front-row seat to electronic music history.
