Ultra Music Festival
- Dates
- Mar 26 to 28, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Bayfront Park
- Price
- $479
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Ultra Music Festival returns to Bayfront Park, Miami, FL, Mar 26 to 28, 2027, with Adam Beyer, Afrojack, Alison Wonderland, plus 26 more. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Ultra Music Festival is the marquee event of the global electronic-music calendar, held each spring in downtown Miami's waterfront Bayfront Park against a backdrop of the Biscayne Bay skyline. Across three days it draws well over 150,000 fans from around the world for a bill built on the biggest names in house, techno and trance, spread over heavily produced main and specialty stages including the immersive RESISTANCE arena. Its downtown location, walkable to hotels, restaurants and Metromover transit, and its reputation for spectacle-scale production define the experience.
How it works
Ultra runs Friday to Sunday, March 26 to 28, 2027, at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd, Miami: Friday 4pm to midnight, Saturday noon to midnight, Sunday noon to 10pm. Three-day general admission is $479.16 and VIP is $2,396.03, with tax added at checkout; sales are final and the event runs rain or shine. Entry needs valid photo ID and a clear bag no larger than 13 by 17 inches. There is no re-entry and no camping. The Metromover stops outside the park.
Who it suits
Ultra is for adults who want a large-scale electronic music weekend in the middle of a city. General admission is 18 and over, while VIP and alcohol purchases are 21 and over. It suits fans of house, techno, trance and bass music who are happy to stand for long days in a big crowd, and who can book a Miami hotel rather than camp.
What people love
Production and sound are the standout praise points, with veteran attendees describing flawless staging, light shows and an energy they call unmatched, and one noting the sound engineering as among the best they had experienced across dozens of festivals, with almost no bleed between neighboring stages. Attendees also report well-managed crowd flow, clean and accessible restrooms, and plentiful food and drink without long waits. Entry is thorough rather than fast, a full screening of ID, two bag checks and wristband scanning, but visible security in the heart of downtown Miami is credited with keeping the environment feeling safe.
Last time around (2026)
The most recent completed edition ran March 27-29, 2026, at Bayfront Park and welcomed roughly 165,000 attendees from more than 100 countries, with headline turns from Carl Cox, Armin van Buuren, Hardwell and Eric Prydz. Attendee accounts described a return to form: massive production, a debut zero-emission battery-powered RESISTANCE Cove stage, well-managed crowd flow and standout sound design across the grounds. Downtown Metromover and Metrorail ran extended hours to move the crowds.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
How do I get to Ultra Music Festival?
Ultra sits in the middle of downtown Miami with no parking at the festival site, and the organizer steers visitors towards trains, the free Metromover loop and rideshare rather than driving to the gate. The Metromover stops right outside the park, and rail users step off at MiamiCentral and either walk the last stretch or change to the Metromover. Tri-Rail runs special late trains after each festival day, and drivers who do come park in the downtown lots and garages and walk in. There is no re-entry once you are inside, so plan the day around one trip in. Check out each of the options below.
By car
Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
Tri-Rail (19 South Florida stations) connects to the same MiamiCentral station with weekend fares of $5 roundtrip and special late trains after each festival day.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
Free MIA Mover monorail from the terminal to the Miami Intermodal Center, then Metrorail's Orange Line into downtown (~15-20 min), tapping a contactless card at the fare gate. Ultra-specific last mile: the official transportation page names Metromover's Government Center Station as the connection that will 'drop you off right outside of the festival venue' at Bayfront Park, and confirms extended Metrorail/Metromover service until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday during the festival.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
The one specific, official pickup point is an Accessible Passenger Loading Zone 'located on the corner of Biscayne Blvd & Chopin Plaza (in front of the Intercontinental Hotel, just south of Bayfront Park)', restricted to riders with valid disabled-persons placards/handicap documentation. Surge pricing during peak departure (single South Beach-bound rides reported at $150-200) and 45-60 min waits at general pickup zones are a known pattern per independent Miami travel-guide coverage; pre-scheduling via Uber Reserve/Lyft Scheduled Rides is commonly recommended to avoid it.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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🅿 Parking
No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. Cost No parking at the festival site; the official page instead points attendees to Metrorail park-and-ride at nearby stations (Coconut Grove, Earlington Heights, Dadeland South) to avoid peak-crowd downtown lots. Independent Miami coverage describes surrounding private/City of Miami lots and garages near Bayfront Park as limited, often $100+/day, and filling early, with Ultra explicitly stating it has no control over their availability, pricing, or accessible accommodation.
🚙 Car hire
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There is no on site parking at the venue, so if you are hiring a car it is worth sorting nearby parking or a park and ride before you go.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
The festival is a day event with no camping or overnight stay on site, so everyone needs a bed elsewhere, and the organizer steers people towards downtown Miami, with official room blocks through its travel partner and stays advertised as steps from the park. A room nearby means a short walk or Metromover hop after the closing set, which comes around midnight on the first two days. Anyone staying further out leans on the trains and rideshare for the last leg. Check out each of the options below.
Where can I stay near Ultra Music Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 3
3530 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1247 West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2390 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 6
~0.14 mi / a few minutes' walk from Bayfront Park, the closest hotel option per third-party hotel-distance aggregation.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates~0.39 mi from Bayfront Park.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates~0.48 mi from Bayfront Park.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates270 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33131
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates100 Southeast 4th Street, Miami, FL 33131
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates700 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33132
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 3
~0.32 mi, immediately adjacent to Bayfront Park, this is the same InterContinental named as the landmark for Ultra's own official Accessible Passenger Loading Zone ('in front of the Intercontinental Hotel, just south of Bayfront Park').
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, FL 33131
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates111 Southeast 14th Street, Miami, FL 33131
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
777 Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs, FL 33166
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates5911 Northwest 36th Street, Virginia Gardens, FL 33166
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates131 Fairway Drive, Miami, FL 33166
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
Directly across the street from Bayfront Park per independent Miami hotel-guide coverage.
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Documented, significant surge pricing: one independent analysis put Ultra weekend's Airbnb average at a 19.1% jump ($456 to $543/night), and separately, Ultra weekend rates were reported running 30-50% above already-elevated late-March rates (March is also Miami Spring Break, compounding demand). Booking 3-6 months ahead is commonly recommended by Miami travel guides as downtown/Brickell inventory sells out early.
Search AirbnbGenuine campground/glamping alternative is a poor fit for this festival specifically: Bayfront Park is a dense downtown urban site with no camping of its own, and Hipcamp's own Miami-area directory (240+ listed camping options) skews to Everglades-adjacent farms/ranches well outside downtown (e.g. Taste of Old Florida, Meadow River Ranch), not a realistic lodging substitute for a festival attendee without a car who needs to be back downtown each night.
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What to bring
Three days at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, with strict clear-bag security and an outdoor main stage, so most of the planning happens at the gate.
Full rule
Hydration packs must be empty on entry. Exceptions are made case by case for medically required items after inspection. Everyone gets a TSA-style pat-down and search.
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
Your Ultra Music Festival fit
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Quick answers
When is Ultra Music Festival 2027?
Mar 26 to 28, 2027
Who is playing Ultra Music Festival 2027?
29 acts are announced; the full lineup is on this page.
How much are Ultra Music Festival tickets?
$479 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Ultra Music Festival held?
Bayfront Park, Miami, FL.