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EDC 2026 Vegas Marks 30th, 500K Attendees, $500 M Impact

5/18/2026

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EDC 2026 opened in Las Vegas, drawing more than 500,000 attendees for its 30th anniversary.
Headliners included Martin Garrix, Charlotte de Witte and The Prodigy.
The festival featured over 200 artists on 17 stages such as Kinetic Field, Cosmic Meadow and Neon Garden.
All tickets, VIP passes and Hotel EDC packages at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas sold out weeks early, projecting a $500 million economic impact for Nevada.

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Story summary

EDC 2026 opened in Las Vegas, drawing more than 500,000 attendees for its 30th anniversary.
Headliners included Martin Garrix, Charlotte de Witte and The Prodigy.
The festival featured over 200 artists on 17 stages such as Kinetic Field, Cosmic Meadow and Neon Garden.
All tickets, VIP passes and Hotel EDC packages at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas sold out weeks early, projecting a $500 million economic impact for Nevada.