Overview
Ultra Music Festival (often styled Ultra or UMF) was founded in 1999 by Russell Faibisch and Alex Omes and first staged on Miami Beach before settling primarily at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. It is a flagship outdoor electronic dance music weekend and the namesake of the broader Ultra Worldwide international brand.
2027 schedule
Official Ultra pages list Ultra Music Festival for March 26, 27, and 28, 2027 at Bayfront Park. Published gate hours for that edition: Friday 4:00pm–midnight, Saturday 12:00pm–midnight, and Sunday 12:00pm–10:00pm.
Venue
Bayfront Park is the festival’s long-term Miami home under agreements with the City of Miami / Bayfront Park Management Trust. Ultra’s general information page lists the site as Bayfront Park – Downtown Miami, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. (Bayfront Park Management Trust materials also reference 1 Biscayne Boulevard for the park itself.)
Tickets & age policy
Ultra’s own general information states the festival is strictly ages 18+ for General Admission and 21+ for VIP, with valid ID required. Reputable music press covering the early 2027 ticket release reported three-day GA starting at .26 (with a lower Passport-member rate also cited by EDM Identity). Prices move by tier and sell-out status—confirm live rates on ultramusicfestival.com/tickets/.
Attendance note
Wikipedia and festival-linked reporting cite historical multi-day attendance around 165,000 for editions such as 2012 and 2022; those are period-specific totals, not a published permanent capacity for 2027.
Related festivals
For another large-scale US electronic dance weekend, see electric daisy carnival edc las vegas. For a Florida multi-day rock festival, see welcome to rockville.
Metrics
| Founded Year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 days |
| Weekend Pass From | 419 USD |
Descriptors
| Genre Focus | Electronic dance music (EDM) |
|---|---|
| Format | In-person · outdoor single-site |
| Season | Spring (March) |
| Organizer | Ultra Enterprises / Ultra Worldwide |
| Start Date | 2027-03-26 |
| End Date | 2027-03-28 |
| Venue | Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami |
| Edition Year | 2027 |
| Age Policy | 18+ General Admission; 21+ VIP (official Ultra general information) |
| Typical Attendance | Historical multi-day totals near 165,000 cited for editions such as 2012 and 2022; 2027 capacity not independently published as a single official figure at verification. |
Frequently asked questions
When is Ultra Music Festival 2027?
Ultra Music Festival is scheduled for March 26–28, 2027 at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, per Ultra’s official site.
Where is Ultra Music Festival held?
The Miami flagship is held at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. Ultra lists the address as 301 N. Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132.
What is the age requirement for Ultra Miami?
Ultra’s general information states General Admission is strictly 18+ and VIP is 21+, with valid ID required for entry.
What music does Ultra feature?
Ultra is an outdoor electronic dance music festival featuring DJs and live electronic acts across multiple stages, including the RESISTANCE program for underground/electronic selectors in recent editions.
When was Ultra founded?
Ultra Music Festival was founded in 1999 by Russell Faibisch and Alex Omes; the first edition was held March 13, 1999 on Miami Beach.
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