EDC 2012 - I was a virgin to the scene, but after a taste, I just want MOAR ;) Yes, I went on Saturday when they shut down early due to unsafe wind speeds, but IDGAF. Shit was CRAY. Women in the skimpiest of skimpy "clothing" (myself included), happy, feel good music, and bright flashing lights. GAHDEEENG it it was freaking FABULOUS. I will say that keeping company that is either open minded to the type of music or at least open to enjoying the experience is key... because no one wants a killjoy when you're doing that love-peace-and-dance thing, amirite? To be honest, I never thought I'd like this kind of music either, but don't be "that" hip hop prude. Step outside of your comfort zone and try a little something different... even if only to catch a glimpse of beautiful people in neon tutus and well positioned pasties. Life's about the experience, so get out. And EXPERIENCE IT. You may hate it or end up liking it after all. Either way, you'll never forget it. As for the production value? Top notch. Insomniac knows how to roll out the extravagant stages and pyrotechnics, yo. I'm going to have to check out the midway and hop on that carousel for sure next year. Mmmm, see you all there in 2013? ;D read more

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PLUR PLUR PLUR!!!! EDC, you are AMAZING! Never have I ever been to a place where I felt like EVERYONE was my friend. No seriously, everybody is so damn friendly here and I LOVE THE CROWD! It's definitely a place to let go of your insecurities, inhibitions and go wild with the crowd. Nobody gives a rat's ass how you look or what you're doing, and this is the place to truly express yourself. EDC is definitely one of the best raves in the world and for $500CAD/$400US (wow the CAD dollar is weaker than the drinks at a cheap bar..), I'd say it's 100% worth it. Large field with literally every big headlining DJ I've ever wanted to see, all in one place in 3 days. This fest knows how to keep a girl happy! Considering seeing an individual DJ at a rave is like $50-150, this is DEFINITELY worth your money. Keep in mind, it's extremely hot (during EDC 2015, there was a heatwave that weekend & it went up to 54*C/129*F...) so prepare your body. Also may be a bit tough for claustrophobic people; the crowd can get super squishy during popular shows (shoutout to me for being a sardine in a can during the dada life set) TIPS TO KNOW 1. No bringing in water bottles (except camelbaks and insomniac bottles - empty). No liquids of any type - they'll take away your eyedrops! 2. If you feel anxious/nauseous/woozy/tired, go to 'cosmic fields' (the field RIGHT as you walk in through the back entrance) - there's grass and you can lay down there and feel better 3. FANNY PACK. Always. 4. Zero cellphone reception (uh hello, 150000-300000 people in one place..) FIND A MEETING PLACE, or bring a totem (not only for raving purposes, but for your friends to find you) 5. Comfy shoes - if you usually rave in docs (especially if you're from a place not as boiling hot as vegas), wear something cheap and bendy (vans, converse work too) 6. NOBODY JUDGES YOU. Don't worry about looking 'slutty' if you're wearing too little clothes or if your buttcheeks are completely out. It's so hot that you'll actually pass away if you have clothes on so LET IT LOOSE, GURLFRAND. (or boyfranddd) 7. STAY THE F HYDRATED!!!!!!!! PLEASE keep water/gatorade (electrolytes) on you at all times. Too many times have I seen people being rolled out on stretchers from dehydration. This is one of those places where I was 100% sober and had an amazing time. Everything ran through so smoothly - different stages for different types of edm, lineups are on time, firework show on point AND carnival rides forever! There are so so so many things to do here, I go to a stage to rage, then I go play bumper cars, then I'd go trade kandi and then I'd shuffle the night away. If you're on the fence, SAVE YOUR $ AND GO!! ^ Take my advice, and see you all under the electric sky again!! read more

We came. We raved. We loved...All under the electric sky. Leave it up to Insomniac to create a journey and experience that is nothing like other concerts or raves or festivals. Electric Daisy Carnival is its own magical experience. This year was my first EDC. Before EDC, I told myself that this may be my only one, since my friends and I are all growing up now. We may never get a chance to do this again together. Yet here I am, 2 weeks later with EDC withdrawals and already thinking about next year... As many others have said about this, you can't really put into words what you experience. You really just have to be there. Pros: - All the best DJs in the world come here to play. - The visuals on and off the stages are top notch. You will not find anything as visually stunning as the stages of EDC, especially at Kinetic Field. - Many, many different stages, each with its own unique environment. - Many stages + DJs give you hella options to see whoever you want. - Fireworks were spectacular. Just saw some fireworks yesterday for July 4th and I was like, "That's cute." - Rides! From relaxing ferris wheels to crazy spinning rides. EDC has it all. - Free water stations. Raving is physically taxing on the body. Free water helps you recover! - Only festival that goes from dusk to dawn. - Amazingly friendly people! (Note that there will always be some bad people, but the majority are super friendly) - Random things happen everywhere from people performing in giant lighted hula hoops to Kaskade playing his Redux set on the Boombox art car Cons: - Cell signal + wifi. Don't expect to get much if anything. the other 150,000 or so people are also trying to get signal - Bathrooms are hit or miss (mostly miss) with cleanliness and toilet paper, especially as the night goes on - Parking lot. I personally took the shuttle this year, but I heard horror stories of people struggling to get out of the parking lot. It took up to 1.5 hours to get out. - Shuttles (on the first night): Although normally super convenient, it's not cool to have people wait for up to 5 hours in the rising sun to get on the returning bus. On the first night, they had shuttles run every 30 minutes for Circus Circus, even though it was the longest line. They fixed the problem the next two nights though. Notes and tips for a great time: - Timestamp your text messages. You don't know when your friends will receive the text. - Set up meeting spots and times (preferably between sets) with your group if you plan on going to see someone together. - Shuttles, IMO, are worth it. You don't have to worry about regular traffic because buses go through their own route. You also won't have to worry about being awake to drive. - Bring a hydration backpack. Those things are life-savers. - If you get split from your group, don't be afraid to meet new people. Everyone is super friendly! Live the PLUR life. - Go with the flow of your night. You may discover new things you may like. (I got into hard-style a lot more after hanging out around Basscon.) - There are charging stations for your phone. There's a charger included in rental lockers as well. - Be ready to eat.sleep.rave.repeat. Overall, the pros HEAVILY outweigh the cons. What I would do to go back right now... EDC, you got me hooked. read more

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Two things to keep in mind COME EARLY. You will be stuck in ridiculous traffic. LEAVE EARLY. My friend texted me around 2:30 AM saying she was going to leave to avoid traffic. Keep in mind the event ends at 5:30AM. I thought she was insane (lol) I left when the event ended. Got to my car by 6 AM and I kid you not left the venue parking lot at 9 AM!!! 3 fucking hours to leave the parking lot. And don't forget how hot Vegas is in the summer. It had to be the worst 3 hours of my life. Lack of sleep, night of partying, and the Vegas sun beating down on your car is not fun. So my advice to you is be smart like my friend and LEAVE EARLY. Other then that the venue is great and EDC is amazing. I've been raving for a very long time now and I do miss the coliseum but having it in Vegas brings it up to a whole other level. :) read more

Electric Daisy Carnival - Festivals Near Me - Clark, Nevada

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The Electric Daisy Carnival is an incredible experience. It's bright colors, it's flashing lights, it's tons and tons of hugs. It's happy people, it's singing at the top of your lungs until your voice runs out, it's jumping like you can fly right up into that electric sky. In rave world, it's top of the line production. As a raver, it's definitely something you need to experience at least once. That being said, once you have seen it - you have seen it. Insomniac provides a reliable line-up of good events, but they tend to all repeat themselves - similar line-ups, similar artwork, similar everything. There is a piece of my heart that's still left out there underneath that electric sky (particularly somewhere in that space of Kinetic Field where I united with my best friend to the chorus of All of Me during a Dash Berlin sunrise closing set). I love the Electric Daisy Carnival, and although it may not logically be a yearly experience for me any longer, and I definitely have my mind set on experiencing other festivals, that speedway has a uniqueness to it that has made it a Mecca for the rave world, and any raver in their right mind will try to experience it at least once. Here's some basic advice: 7-Up Stage has the best dance party. The best meet-up spot is the numbered garages along the center of the speedway. They are not only the most central meet-up spot, but they literally have big numbers over the top of them. It's hard to miss someone that's leaning against a bright wall right under the number. Please, for the love of all that is anything, do not meet under the Daisy or the potties. The Daisy moves, and the masses of lines at the bathrooms aren't exactly the best way to find a familiar face. The best part of meeting at the garages? You're likely to be one of the only groups meeting there. Your phone service is most likely not going to work, and if it does it will be spotty. That new wifi special Snapchat yadda ya they promote? Don't count on it. If you do decide to text, put a time stamp as to when you sent it - that way if someone receives two hours late when they finally get service they're not hunting for you based on an outdated message. Better yet - PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY. There will be a thousand videos, probably on better cameras than yours, posted anyways. Take pictures with people, then put them away. The stage looks better through your own eyes than it does trying to capture it on a tiny little screen. The grass feels really comfortable to lay in, but I promise there is barf there. I've personally seen dozens of people throw up during the first few hours of the event only to find everyone napping in it when nightfall hints. When I say the beginning, I mean people that have chugged bottles in the parking lot are throwing up on the way in as soon as gates open. If you want to nap, go sleep under an art piece or rest on the steps. Or at least bring an extra shawl to lay in. Bring wet wipes. They will come of use to you or someone around you at some point in the night. And finally, throw away your trash. Just because it's a huge party doesn't mean you need to forget how to clean up after yourself. read more

3 check-ins for 3 consecutive nights. It was an unforgettable experience! Both good and bad! It was my first time coming to EDC and have to say the event was fantastic, even though, the car ride there took hours and hours but it was worth the painstaking wait. Once we got in, it was like going looking at a playground for adults. The heat was an ungodly 100 degrees when we got there and it got a little cooler throughout the night but not by much. Is it for everyone? Sure, why not? Don't come here just for the music. Come here to have a great time and join the other 135,000 for the extravagant sights and sounds of this massive event. In my opinion, the only other event comparable to this grand spectacle is Tomorrowland and that is found in the heart of Belgium, which is wee bit far away from those who live in the US. I can't say anything about UMF since I haven't personally gone to Ultra but as far as the scale of this there really is no comparison here in the states. Top DJs from all over the globe. Different stages, different music, different atmosphere. I was amazed at how if you were at Circuit Grounds, you were just there and not elsewhere. Every stage had distinct features where you could differentiate the setting from one another. If you like EDM and you like rides, you have come to the right place. There were maybe 10-12 rides and the wait times were bearable. Try to go early or late in the evening to minimize your wait. FIREWORKS were splendid. It was evident that Insomniac did not spare on that end. The fireworks lit up the sky and made it pretty damn electrifying. Almost earth shattering! Lots of eye candy. Everyone have their outfits but some of them are just skimpy as hell but oh well... I can't help but to look. I saw a couple of girls with pasties so if you're offended by excessive bare skin, you might want to close your eyes. Lingerie is also a popular choice among some girls. After 19 years in business, you would think that Insomniac would have conjured up something to solve the heavy traffic for the event. NOPE! Far from it. Every night, the drive was a nightmare. What should take 15 mins tops turns to a 3-4 hour ordeal. I still recommend driving versus shuttle pass. I hear horror stories about shuttle riders getting out around 4am and don't actually get back to to their hotels around 9-10ish in the morning. I guess the good thing about that is, you get to enjoy the sunrise... Driving to the actual event suck beyond imagination. It takes forever to get there. Try to leave early before the prime DJs start playing which is around 10pm. Plan for at least a 3 hr drive from the strip. I stayed away from the strip but it was still a cluster. Parking is a mess. Valet your ride for $20. Picking up the car took maybe 15 minutes with valet. I did valet for 2 out of the 3 days. I would have opted for valet every night but I got there late on Day 2 and valet was already full. Good luck getting any cell phone reception there. The only two areas that worked for me was with the ElectricSky wifi and the area where all the food stands were over by Carnival Square. Here's a tidbit from me personally that I thought was a little funny but also informative. So I had no idea how to trade kandi. Hell, I didn't even know what kandi really was until the night of the event. A girl had to walk me through the PLUR "process" of trading kandi. I stumbled my way through it of course, she laughed a little, I laughed a little throughout the whole exchange but she was patient. I thought that was a really nice gesture to bring someone who's brand new to the edm scene. I am pretty sure there are many good-hearted people who love to have fun at this event but you also have a few bad apples here and there. Will I go again? Probably. Maybe for 1 evening. 3 nights in a row is a bit too excessive. Alcoholic drinks range from $9 for a beer and $14-16 for a vodka redbull. And then water is $5. Outrageously priced drinks and food makes this event incredibly costly. So bring your own water pack (Camelbak or other hydration packs to fill up at the water stations). Do I recommend others to go? YES!! EDC is something you need to try once. It was one of the items on my bucket list of things to do and I am happy to have experienced this with so many others, first timers or not. There is a bad stigma associated with these type of events such as drugs but the same thing can be said with any other festival. It's not just EDM related events where drugs are prominently found. I think it would be pretty damn awesome to get a Yelp group to go. Who's in?!? Oh well, let's see if Insomniac can work out another contract with LV Speedway. read more

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Festival was okay but DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DONT BUY THE SHUTTTLE PASS!!! Worst experience everrrrrrr for a festival! They should not even consider themselves a festival after this BS. They purposely take you a longer path. What should have taken a 15 minute drive to the event took us 2 hours!!!! It's insane! We were yelling and screaming on the bus and the bus driver was just ignoring us. The fact that this event supports this is stupid! No wonder they are on the bottom tier of event and this is the main reason I wouldn't ever come to this event again because the process of getting to the event is an absolute nightmare. read more

PSA: in light of three passing away at Hard Summer (RIP), always remember to be careful, watch out for your friends, and STAY HYDRATED. If you don't feel right or are scared or worried for yourself or a friend, don't be afraid to seek medical attention. It's better to be safe than sorry. Being my second massive rave and first EDC, I wanted to start small and only go Sunday. We ended up getting free VIP wristbands, which was awesome. Saved $320 in my wallet and made some change too from selling my GA wristbands. COMMUTE The one thing people warned me most about was getting to and leaving from the venue as early as possible... but I didn't think we had a problem. We left Venetian around 5:30pm and got to the speedway at 6:30pm, and we left the venue at 5am and got back to the hotel around 6am, which wasn't bad at all. There are shuttles that can take you from the strip to the speedway but honestly, I'd rather drive and not depend on others. Plus, you can continue the party in the car lmao PARKING Park near the exit, so you can leave faster. It's a farther walk to and from the venue, but worth it. The year before, my friends were stuck in the parking lot for 3 hours trying to exit. We didn't have to wait at all. WEATHER It was so unbelievably hot, it was disgusting. It wasn't humid but the dry heat (109F) was really overwhelming. Bring a camelbak and cooling towel. I was the only one amongst my friends who brought the latter and it honestly saved me. My body can heat up quickly and I don't know how I would've survived otherwise. The weather cooled down significantly and was prime from 2-5am. VENUE The Las Vegas Motor Speedway is huge and mostly asphalt with some grassy areas. We didn't have that much time to walk around and explore or ride any carnival rides, but it was too hot to do anything other than sit at the bleachers for the first 4 hours anyway. STAGES & DJS We ended up staying at Cosmic Meadow & Circuit Grounds for most of the night as Kinetic Field was just way too packed. We saw: What So Not, RL Grime, Marshmello, Carnage, Gaia, Gareth Emery, and Aly & Fila. Carnage was absolute crap and the best set was Gareth. He was sooo good. I was also really happy I finally got to see WSN. VIP PERKS There were separate viewing and sitting areas for VIP but I didn't prefer them. The vibes weren't very PLUR and it seemed like most people were just chilling rather than actually enjoying the music and dancing. The only thing I liked about VIP was that the port-o-potties were a lot bigger, nicer, and cleaner. Probably not worth the extra money though. FOOD & DRINKS Decent options included pizza, corn dogs, and refreshing lemonade, and it wasn't too expensive. We didn't want to drink alcohol cos it was too hot. Free filtered water stands were scattered throughout the venue, which is one of my favorite things about Insomniac events. They aren't stingy about that and know keeping hydrated is one of the most important things at these events. Those water pumps are also incredibly strong and fast. It was really fun. So much fun that in hindsight, I almost forget how hot and miserable I was for the first 6 hours of the event. We saw the sun set and rise, which is pretty amazing in itself, but enjoying it with loved ones made it so much more special. I can't wait to go back next year! read more

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Yes, the traffic sucks (and the shuttle service too) and yes, the temps at the festival can be a hundred and fuck-you degrees; and no, not every DJ is worth the cost of admission. But no other festival within the continent can provide the degree of sensory overload that EDC does. I will be back! A few notes: -Don't get lost and designate meeting spots, cell reception sucks. Though if you have Verizon or Sprint, you may be able to stay connected. -Kinetic Field was a lot better looking last year! -Free water is awesome so stock up on that shit -You can have a lot of fun at Basspod -Fireworksss, so plentiful and awesomeee Side note, I was having too much fun and my phone fell out of my pocket! I hope to follow up with Insomniac's Lost and Found for some good news. Some people have had valuable items returned to them so I hope the PLUR is alive and well within the hearts of the guys or girls that found my phone :] **UPDATE 7/21/15** There was never a doubt, PLUR lives on. After sending a few emails to their lost and found and waiting for almost a month, I received an email from Insomniac noting that my phone was in their inventory. And probably turned in by some awesome person. THANK YOU WHOEVER YOU ARE :D read more

Electric Daisy Carnival - coming down the stairs ! - Festivals Near Me - Clark, Nevada

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Great experience!They have different activities for us to do while at the rave! Just got my arm spray painted with Insomniac owl and hair braided for free at the venue! Definitely recommend if it's your first rave or thinking of it. First day-lightly check bags 2nd day-staff uses flashlight to check bags more thoroughly. Make sure your water is emptied out before going in! Bring tissue paper in case bathrooms runs out. Download the EDC app to get list of who's playing and when! read more

Electric Daisy Carnival - Getting hair braided for free ! - Festivals Near Me - Clark, Nevada

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2013 was the first time I went to Electric Daisy Carnival, but it was not my first time attending an event thrown by Insomniac. When I was much younger and wilder, I attended Nocturnal Wonderland in California... And I had friends that attended EDC last year, so I had a general idea of what to expect from EDC. All of my expectations were met, there were no major disappointments. In previous years, traffic was one of the biggest complaints people had about EDC. I remember hearing horror stories from friends that waited in traffic on Las Vegas Blvd for hours just trying to get into the parking lot. This year, the event organizers really did a good job of streamlining the flow in and out of the Speedway. We took the I-15 from the Strip area and in UNDER an hour, we were inside the venue. Once inside the Speedway, it was a bit of sensory overload. All the lasers, rides, performers and artwork were amazing... As much as I had been told about the EDC experience, it's really something that one needs to see with their own eyes, words do not do it justice. I was very impressed with how loud and bassy the music would be at one stage, but once you walked a few feet away, all you could hear was music coming from another stage. And the music! So many great DJs. Which you can see in various nightclubs on the Strip or perhaps in your hometown, but if you think the show will be anything like what they do for a crowd of 100k plus, you are lying to yourself! One thing I think Insomniac can improve upon, and a reason I am rating EDC 4 stars rather than 5, is the fact that they had multiple djs playing multiple days. With so many amazing djs performing at nightclubs and pool parties in Vegas during the same time period, it just seems lame to me to have someone playing a small stage one night and then the main stage the following night. Instead of having djs play multiple nights, Insomniac should do more to get more of the big name djs to perform at EDC. It would also be nice it something could be done to improve cell phone reception within the venue. I was able to send and receive texts while in the parking lot but once inside, no luck. And the nifty Insomniac app that included a map and set lists was worthless within the venue, since it wouldn't load. Prices for food and beverages were high ($5 for a bottle of water, $8 for a smoothie) but there was a really good selection of items to choose from. Buying the Insomniac canteen on day 1 was a wise decision, the lines to refill these were never long, I just wish the water had been a little colder. Overall, EDC was an amazing event that I am very happy that I attended. Even with skipping one night, I still felt like the money spent on tickets was well worth the amount of entertainment received. There is a good chance I will attend again in the future. P.S. To my Las Vegas locals that don't go to these kind of events.. try not to hate too much on the tourists that come to our awesome city to party. I know, they bring traffic and some can be obnoxious.. They also fund our economy, which keeps many of you employed! Try to think about the big picture, not just focus on the inconveniences (many of which you can avoid if you try)! read more

Electric Daisy Carnival - The electric daisy! - Festivals Near Me - Clark, Nevada

This is a tough one for me to review, the event was great but parking was awful.. bad enough for me to not want to go back the 2nd night... We left our hotel on the strip around 7pm on the first night, didn't park till 9 and didn't get inside till 10:30... WHAT THE HELL are you serious?!?! dude common you guys have been doing this for years now, isn't it bout time to get it together?! everyone kept telling me it'll get better the 2nd day and it's always bad the first day, so ... if you guys DO KNOW how to make it better why not do it the first day as well?! WOW MIND BLOWN! anyways the event itself was great, amazing setup, amazing performances, I was blown away and so were my legs, I don't think my legs have hurt this much from a non-workout activity EVER. Two of my all time favorites Armin and Hardwell performed back to back so that was definitely amazing for me, loved them! Left around 4 the first night and of course the parking lot was a mess, everyone was just cutting people off and driving on the side etc.. anyways, horrible experience with the parking so I really didn't want to come back the 2nd night but.. ended up coming back anyways lol, 2nd night was PERFECT though, proving what everyone was telling me, got from our hotel to the parking lot and parked in 30 min, then got in with lines but they were moving VERY fast, no problems at all getting out either, wtf!!! miracles do happen. 2nd night was just as epic as the first in regards to the performances, krewella tore up the stage and although i was a bit dissapointed at avicii his performance was still amazing. I strongly recommend people to take taxis to the event to avoid long waits, they said there's free water provided but it's impossible to find, bathroom waits are also long inside the venue. Had a great time but not sure i'd go again, if I do it'll probably just be for one day, or maybe i'm just an old grandpa now read more

This is still a great event. Please read my previous review for that experience. Unfortunately, a particularly vile woman had left a review for EDC in which she called all of us who left glowing reviews with photos druggies and proceeded to go off about a list of serious illegal stuff which I did not participate in nor anyone in my crew. This is SLANDER. Directly, no two ways about it. I'm sorry if you did not like EDC but to attack the Yelp community by FALSELY accusing us of all being drug users because we found a way to enjoy an event you did not is wrong. I have already contacted my family's attorney and actions will be taken against this individual. You don't like something, fine. We are all entitled to our own opinions but to call all others who did druggies is UNCALLED FOR AND WRONG. And please, don't return to EDC. Good riddance. read more

Been saving my 200th review for this! It's over a year late, but it's the perfect time to include my experience from 2014 and 2015. I've been to a few other massives in America and nothing comes even close to how amazing this electronic festival is! Not only do the BEST DJ's and producers around the world play live, but the production is on point, the love is in the air, and the entire experience is magical with a burst of visuals and audio that will take you on a journey that you have never been on before! Every year, I roll deep with a crew of about 20 people! For most of my friends, not only was it all of our first EDC, but it was their first rave ever! The moment we got inside the main gate and stepped into the Speedway, I saw this wonderful world of life, color, and pure happiness. It's truly just an awe-inspiring view. There's about 7-8 stages each uniquely designed for the genre of music that is played there. Basspod is usually for Dubstep and Drum & Bass, Circuit grounds is typically for trance and some progressive house, and Kinetic Field is the main stage for the best of the best! My favorite was Kinetic Cathedral in 2014 since EDM is my religion and EDC is my church. The size of the crowd is insane! This stage alone has a capacity of about 80K people. It takes about 5 minutes to snake your way from the middle all the way out to get some water or to use the restroom haha! It such an amazing feeling to hear and be a part of a group of people from all over the world who sing, jump, and dance to the same beat. Everyone in the crowd is super friendly and are all there to just have fun and spread the PLUR. Insomniac does a spectacular job of making this festival stand out above the rest. Not only does each individual stage have their own set of fireworks that shoot on cue with the music, but the entire Motor Speedway has fireworks that show at about 1 am every night for 5 straight minutes! Yes, all three nights for 5 minutes straight! My suggestion is to be at Cosmic Meadow or on the bleachers in front of Cosmic Meadow at 1 am to get the best view. They also do a great job of dispersing speakers throughout each stage so no matter how far you are, you can hear and feel the music. Also they have plenty of bathrooms and free water stations which is absolutely necessary in the dessert. Stay hydrated! Next, they have a ton of free rides like a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, etc. After all, it is a carnival right? In addition, this is the only festival in the world that goes from Dusk til Dawn (7 pm - 5 am) which makes the visuals even better! The only problem is the cell phone/wifi signal is basically nonexistent. Either bring a totem so everyone can see it and follow you, or if you get lost, don't be afraid to meet new people since they probably want to meet and dance with you too! EDC is the only rave where you literally "Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat!" so here are some tips on how to survive it: -Bring a Camelbak (2+ Liters) and make sure this is constantly filled! This is literally your life line. Tip the vendors for some ice to keep it nice and cool. -Take a shuttle there ($60-90 takes you to and from EDC for all three days). Trust me, you do not want to be stuck in traffic for 2 hours driving back to your hotel. The short nap on the bus is well worth the money! -Choose an obvious meeting spot that is not in a crowded area so everyone knows where to meet in case their phone dies or are about to leave. -Bring a totem or 2 like we did so we could split when we liked different sets. In retrospect, EDC holds a very special place in my heart. It's the only event now that gives me massive withdrawals. I'm truly in love with everything about this place and I would love to go back one more time and experience this roller coaster of fun all over again. Each year is different from the last, but the people, the vibes, the music is just unbelievable. It's difficult to describe the entire experience, but it's truly an incredible time that you will never forget and will probably never experience at any other festival. Even if you're not a raver, I guarantee that you will have fun. I've never experienced anything as fascinating and wonderful as this. I can't wait to party one last time under the electric sky. read more

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I am: -- old. -- fat. -- generally (physically) lazy. -- somewhat anti-social. -- over-analytical. -- bogged down with a summer job. Thank you EDC Las Vegas 2011 for throwing up a HUUUGE middle finger to all that. Thank you, my PLUR friends, for opening your EDM-laden arms and wrapping them warmly around the bestie and me for at least 2 out of 3 days. Thank you AWG for figuring your shuttle shiz out for the 2nd day. Thank you Insomniac people for being chill. And THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU LV Motor Speedway for providing enough space for the elderly obese like myself to be able to enjoy the music and love from a further away distance :) SEE YOU NEXT YEAR EVERYONE!!! read more

Electric Daisy Carnival - nearing the end of Day 2... Boys Noize in the house like yo yo yo - Festivals Near Me - Clark, Nevada

#37 of 100 Yelp Reviews 2016 (Update to my 2015 Review) "The withdrawals are so real right now." Electric Daisy Carnival did it again, and in the biggest way yet in Las Vegas! Their 20th Year Anniversary had them showcasing bigger and better shows with awesome DJ lineups I have seen thus far. For example, Zedd for the longest time did not want perform at EDC but looky look who showed up? Hot damn his set was lit! Compared to last year, I believe entering and exiting the speedway has improved substantially. Out of the 3 days, the only day that was tough was day 2. It was difficult to leave the speedway via car, and it took us around 90 minutes to get out of the parking lot. Meh, but hey, I felt like the whole EDC experience is so worth it. A couple of new stages appeared that I have wandered towards, including the upside down house stage and the newly revamped Kinetic Temple. Wow, I loved the Temple better than last year's rendition. All your major, well known DJs perform here, but this year I wanted to hear the lesser known, but up and coming acts. EDC fireworks are insane, so many displays that put a lot of July 4th specials to shame. All these lasers... every visual aesthetic that Insomniac creates, it is built to perfection. Not only is EDC lovely to look at, but also your fellow headliners. Seriously, no "f*cks are given here." People do not judge here and are free to express themselves. You can definitely sport a rave-ready outfit to the fullest, or pretty much be in your monkey suit. Vegas raging towards an average of 100 plus degrees each night, the au natural folks are at least trying to stay cool lol. I drank lots of 5 dollar powerades during the festival to last me a long time. Water stations were placed in the right places, and the porty-potties... well the porty-potties are something to just get used to during your 3 day ventures. Maybe the ladies can get one of those portable funnels to use in there? The positive, friendly vibes that EDC promotes was definitely present for the most part. However, I felt their were quite a few ravers in my experience this year that did not carry that PLUR (Peace,love, unity, and respect) mantra with them. Previous years at EDC, if someone accidentally bumped you, they most certainly would apologize. Or say excuse me when passing through. This year, those instances were very few and far between. EDCLV 2016 was composed of quite a bit of pushing, shoving, and rude *ss marks. I want EDC to last a long time, but I am a bit worried that part of the true meaning of EDC is "to take care of each other" is getting diluted. I am afraid there is a new breed of "bro" out there, I will call him the "raver bro." Be on the lookout, fellow headliners. EDC's contract with the city of Las Vegas is due for renewal this year, but hopefully they will get to stay. I love the people that you get to met out there and the beautiful sounds and displays that Insomniac throws to your senses. I may not go again next year and try other festivals such as Ultra. Insomniac, thank you again for making my annual ritual life cleansing an enjoyable event once more. I may return back "home" next year. read more

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Electric Daisy Carnival you are magical. IMO this is the King of all EDM festivals. The light show, the sound quality, the props and design was simply breath-taking. I had attended EDC Chicago was told quite a few time by family members that it was nothing compared to EDC LV and I believed them, but still thought EDC Chicago was pretty cool with the light show and magical Daisy. Arriving at EDC LV I was already holding my breath due to the massive look of the speedway, holy cow it had to be 10x bigger than Chicago! Once we got through security and everyone was ready to go my excitement multiplied 10 folds! I was seriously like a kid in a candy store, couldn't wait to see what's in store for me! My oh my! My first view of EDC LV I was speechless, the view from the entrance was electric! So freaking Awesome! One of my cousins said, "See Rosie! Told you EDC LV is sickkkkk!" My first walk into EDC LV will be something I will never forget. Incredible. Our group had a 3-Day pass and all 3-Day we danced and raged the night away. I danced so much that on Sunday my ankles were kankles, swollen. The DJs "got us falling in love again" and that they did! My favorite sets had to be Calvin Harris (although I'm bias because I love this man!), Bingo Players, and Dash Berlin, but honestly there were so many fantastic sets! This placed is packed! We lost a few people throughout the 3-Days since there was so many people it's crazy! Cell service is lackluster, it goes in and out a lot. Parking was a breeze. We parked in Lot B/C and got out within 10-15 minutes every time, while those parked in A could of waited up to 2 hours to get out! Costumes, daisies, and bright neon outfits are the essentials here. Definitely take a step out of your comfort zone and dress the part, there's absolutely no judging! I love seeing all different costumes from super heroes to cartoon characters. However, my favorites are always the simple daisies and bright color outfits. After 3 enchanting days we had to part ways, but EDC LV ,you will definitely be in the memory books. An unforgettable weekend with so many great memories to share. Thanks for the magical experience. read more

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Making my way again this year! Insomniac does an incredible job with making EDC awesome! Art installations that are incredible, amusement park rides? Yes please. FOOD trucks galore to satisfy any tummy. Smooth entrance to the festival as long as your ticket is legit. Security makes you fell secure and great vibes from the people at the water filling stations! Drinks are over priced of course but that's why pregaming was invented and besides it's a bazillion degrees outside to be wasted and dying! There are plenty of Porto potties to appease your bladder. If you can't find one it's because your already drunk. The crowd is awesome, they still allow totems and if you want to dress up like it's Halloween, so be it you guys make this festival awesome! Every stage is a best stage! Keep it up insomniac and I will forever be a headliner! read more

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EDC is a life destination that everyone needs to visit at least once. Now I've been to multiple festivals, some big some little and EDC is one of my favorites by far. It's one of the most amazing mixes of music and art and freedom. My first edc, I didn't know what to expect. I had seen the videos but those don't even compare. When you walk thru the arches there's just a palpable energy in the air. You feel happy and everyone has a happy vibe. When you're inside, you're in a whole different world. There's music, rides food people watching, costumes. And when the lights go dark,it gets insane!!!! EDC always has a sick lineup and most folks would agree with that. You're on your feet all night dancing and interacting and having fun. It's so intense that you don't even realize how much time passes until you look up and realize that the sun is out. As with everything, there are a few negatives; with it coming to Vegas and becoming so massive, you do encounter some non PLUR people. Basically your typical out of towners who wanna show off in Vegas and see edc as the biggest stage. The traffic leaving after the event is pretty bad, although they did improve greatly this year compared to 2012. And the cell service is pretty horrible inside, but that's to be expected with 125,000 people in such a small area. But overall, if you go to edc with an open mind and ready to have fun you will. And even though there's VIP passes, I don't think they're necessary. It's a smaller area and you get a better view on a seperate platform, but the real party is being with the crowd and having a blast. And insomniac is definately a great company that always is receptive to customer feedback and Pasquale rotella is one of the heads of company who appears to be more than just talk Hope to see everyone next year. PLUR!!!!!! read more

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My bad, I'm 5 months late... but I attended EDC 2012 and it was amazingly overwhelming. Three days in the desert with an awesome EDM lineup AND carnival rides?! It took about an hour to get there and back as a result of the massive amounts of traffic, but we went around 12AM and stayed until 4AM. (before the rush times) Tips: 1) BRING CASH. 2) Wear comfortable shoes! (sneakers, sandals if you don't care about people stepping on your feet... but ladies, please be smart and NOT wear heels because raging in your 4 inch stilettos are going to cut up your feet) 3) Cell service is crappy there. (even if you have Verizon) because they only turn on the service towers 2 hours before the end starts and 2 hours before it ends, so you may not get text messages until hours later. 4) Download the EDC app on your smartphone beforehand so you know which artist is playing when, and where exactly each stage is. 5) Go with fun, positive people! No one wants to rage with a Debbie Downer. 6) If you smoke or want to chew gum, they only allow unopened packs inside. (since some people think they're slick and want to smuggle drugs inside) 7) Designated meeting spots are necessary when you're going in a group of 4 or more. Have fun! read more

EAT. SLEEP. RAVE. REPEAT! As i was unable to get tickets when it came out and it sold out so wasnt able to go ALL THREE DAYS. Luckly one of my friends wasnt able to go on Sunday so he gave me his ticket which im sooo grateful he did. Getting to EDC was a mission in itself as there was traffic of course, but good thing I'm a local so i knew not really a short cut but a way to avoid much of the traffic as possible. Going thru security and everything wasnt too bad and didnt take too long. I've seen photos and stuff when ppl walk through and first see the speedway, but ACTUALLY WALKING OUT and seeing it in real life is just...words cannot describe! It was amazing! All we had planned was to make sure we see Calvin Harris other than that we just wingd it..... Im a Hawaii Boy and been to raves and stuff before.....ever since Sarina Paris and Sandstorm era, but being at EDC for the FIRST TIME was an unforgettable experience. PLUR does still exist!! Dont believe anyone that says it doesnt because it does. All in all I will definitely be making sure I get my ticket for EDC2015 cuz if one night was amazing, i can only imaging how all three nights would be. Heres some TIPS that will make your next EDC better: ****Go as early as possible as the later you go, the farther you will have to park and walking back to the car after the night has ended is not the ticket. ****If your bringing anything like CIGs, GUM, CHAPSTICK, VICs...they have to be all unopened! like completely sealed or security will take them. ****when traveling as a group make sure you pick a meeting spot (preferable someplace less crowded) just incase one of you gets lost as it is crowded. ****HYDRATE YOURSELF! they have FREE yes FREE water station to hydrate yourself so just bring an empty bottle and fill it up. ****Dont plan everything to the very minute....sure you can try to catch ur fav DJ but just go with the flow and let the night take you as it will be a better experience for all of you. ****BE NICE TO EVERYONE that what PLUR is about, dont be the bad seed of the event. see you guyz next year UNDER THE ELECTRIC SKY....... read more

WHAAAAAAAT!!!! My EDC cherry was poppped this year!! I actually never had any interest in going to this event... Then one evening I was out with friends and EDC came up into the conversation... EDC is so fun... It's all about the experience... We have an extra ticket...!!! Extra ticket??! UMMM OKAY I'm IN!!! So it's Friday night and we're on our way. No traffic. We finally arrive and park. After our journey through the parking lot we hit one check point... Then another check point and we are walking through... All of of sudden it gets dark and we enter... INTO ANOTHER UNIVERSE!!!! SERIOUSLY. Like NOTHING you would EVER expect!! The lights! The rides! The stages! The decor! It's nothing short of AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! I mean, if you don't experience it for yourself, you really have NO idea what it's like walking in there. There are TONS of people there but it doesn't feel THAT crowded. I mean, unless you are trying to see a Dj and pushing your way up into the crowd, then OBVIOUSLY it is crowded, but other than that, walking around or just chillin' in places isn't bad at all. One of the best parts, is the COOLING ROOM!!! Air Conditioning - literally a place to chill OUT!! LEAVING out of the EDC universe is BRUTAL as hell though!!! First you have to walk towards the exit which is probably a journey in itself and then you hit the stairs. OH DEAAAAR LORD, THE STAAAAAAAAAAAIRS!!!! I thought I was going to VOMIT!! when you get to the top though there is a concession stand so you can get some fresh ice cold water! Saturday night when we left I as like, OKAY but we have to take a break half way up! It wasn't a bad break either because sitting in the bleachers you can see EVERYTHING so it is freakin' AMAAAAAAAAAAAZING anyway. I TOTALLY FREAKIN' LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT EDC AND I AM SOOOOO GLAD I WAS CONVINCED TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Venue is grand....other than that you have to prettyyyyyy down to drive 2-4hours traffic there and back. ANd while you're there, I think you need to be on something to last the whole morning and day. Like the bf says, its a marathon. People who were down enough to do 3 days did the Iron Man. Freakin crazy. However, EDC is just not the same anymore. I'm old and I enjoyed the back in the days fun but safe and loving environment when you got tired and lost, can sit anywhere and everyone around you takes care of you....guys loved it. PluS there weren't creepers there back then!! Mainstream now = creepers, concert club like attitude, traffic, just not the same. BUt the pro is getting the chance to see how GRAND this event got. Be safe and have a meetup spot! :) read more

This is my 3rd year attending EDCLV -- so there's obviously something continuously bringing me back. Let's start with THE GOOD: Every single year I come back there are improvements and changes where you don't feel like you're coming back to the same exact festival. It's everything magical you experienced, and more. This year I enjoyed all the upgrades on the stages -- every single stage saw improvement. Cosmic Meadows was even bigger and better. Basspod has seen improvements every year, so glad to see the love extended to us bassheads! Every year they bring back the same rides + more new rides, or more of the same rides so that the lines run faster. Water is never an issue -- as it should be, otherwise dehydration would be way too high of an issue. The music/line up is world-class -- huge diversity regardless if you're into house, trance, drum n bass, dubstep , hardstyle, psytrance and anything in between there's something for you. Aside from that -- it's the whole production that really makes EDC Las Vegas one of the best festivals in the world, and IMO the best non-camping festival in America. There are numerous art installations -- many of which you can actively climb/participate in. This year they had an area where you can send a free EDC post card anywhere in the WORLD for free -- how cool is that? That's the quirkiness of EDC I love. Every which way you look there's eye-candy (not the girls..) colorful mushrooms, electric daisy gardens and some of the best fireworks you'll ever see numerous times each day. Free kandi making stations, free deodorant this year -- just walk around and explore and take everything in CONS: Parking/traffic/shuttle disasters : last year we got the shuttle and never ever will I do that again. The first night we got home around 9:30am.. we didn't get on a shuttle until 9:00am when the show ended around 5:30am -- how exhausting do you think that was? All you want to do is sleep and you're sitting out in the blistering sun, near dying of dehydration. This year we got a car and premier parking for $130 which was well worth it. First night took us a total of 2 hours to get home, 1 hour out of the lot. My friends that got non-premier said it took 4 hours.. money well spent. I understand there's probably no good way to get 140K people out of a parking lot -- but the inconvenience definitely reduces this to a 4 star review Friendliness of employees- usually very good. Everyone is really friendly that works there, except one of the water-fillers this year. " Hey hows it' going ? " -- no response / smile from the employee and didn't look at my camelback and spilled water everywhere.. great thanks. 2ndly there have many employees that I don't even know what they're there for -- they stand around and you ask them any question and they shrug their shoulders and don't know anything -- I'm sorry then what's your purpose here?? Lastly -- some of the employees will give you false info -- IE the beer dude I asked if they were all out of shock top at the festival -- or just HE was out of shock top. He stated the whole festival was out, so I bought a $9 Bud Light.. shortly after walked around and found other ppl with Shock Top ... insert face palm Overall -- EDCLV is most definitely an experience. It's not only about the music - but truly the experience of being a kid again -- riding carnival rides, running around enjoying all the sights, art installations and food . Biggest downfall being the transportation. read more

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EDC EDC EDC!!! I went with a bunch of friends and had a blast. Pros: 1) There are plenty of stages, each with a pretty unique theme and feel. Personally, I liked Kinetic Field and Basspod. Watching Zomboy drop it in Basspod was the highlight of the event. 2) There's all kinds of crazy stuff going on. Check out the flaming octopus, the dudes on stilts, or the giant teapots (one comes with a disco ball inside). 3) Eye candy. There are good-looking people of both sexes walking around in very little clothing. Hey, it happens. 4) The music. I'm not a huge fan of EDM, but I learned to appreciate it more going here. I highly advise it. 5) Unlimited free water. Bring a hydro pack and fill it frequently. The lines at the water stations take a couple of minutes, but it's worth the wait to stay hydrated. Cons: 1) Getting in and out is a pain in the ass. Traffic is a nightmare and it can take hours just to get to or from the parking lot. This will add up your cab or shuttle fee considerably. 2) The line to get in is annoying. With 100K people at the event, it's understandable, but it could be sped up. 2) Drinks inside are insanely over-priced. $14 a shot? I'll pass. If you and your friends wanna get your rave on and enjoy one of the best festivals around, go to EDC. You'll have a great time and you'll be sure to make new friends along the way. read more

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This was my third year and it always seems more improved from the previous years. Traffic didn't take too long depending on how lists you go. Everyone seems to go around 9-11 so that's when traffic is really bad. The place is pretty big. Always wear comfortable shoes! A lot of free things to do and places to see. This year there were free games, a vape village, and of course the free rides! I would suggest going early to look around before having seeing the djs you wanna see. The food though is pretty pricey. I got nachos. The portion is chips to cheese was so off. I ended up having about half the chips left. I asked if I could have a little more cheese and they said they had to charge $2.. so I would suggest eating before cause water is already $5! Bring camel backs if you want to save money, it adds up! The stages are pretty big and usually up front is pretty roomy too. A lot of space to shuffle and dance! The stages change every year so it's always nice to see something different. The fire works that goes off with the song is also impressive along with the fire. Overall it's always just a fun experience. Just getting drained towards the night sucks since it ends at 5:30. Also getting out of the venue, walking to the car, and driving out of the traffic is bad too but worth it! read more

Electric Daisy Carnival - Festivals Near Me - Clark, Nevada

Fuck yeah. I can review music festivals! Vegas is already a giant amusement park for adults. Mix some dope ass electronic music, kandi, carnival rides, and a shitton of lights and speakers and you have created the ultimate amazeballs experience for any youthful individual. When walking through the tunnel for the first time you don't even know what hit you. As someone who goes to a lot of shows and festivals this was truly one of those "holy fuck is this real?" types of experience. Just about every DJ/producer I wanted to see there was there with the exception of Daft Punk and Kaskade this year. Wasn't too upset though because everything else was so great. I lost my friends, I made new ones. I lost those friends, I made even more new ones. That is the great thing about these festivals. Everyone is so friendly. My advice is to check out some new sets from DJs you have never heard of. You may find something new and amazing. Try to take an organized bus or private shuttle from one of the hotels (we used Jus College). Lastly, and most importantly do not leave early. Stay till sunrise. It is these magical small moments that you will remember for the rest of your life. Enjoy these beautiful moments with beautiful people and rave on. Yes, I stole that thought process from A&B. read more

Hands down one of the best festivals I have ever been to. To be honest, your experience with this festival will depend on your attitude and the people you go with. I was lucky enough to go with a group of old dedicated team mates and safe to say, we all had an awesome time from dusk till dawn. This year according to my friend who went in the past, the kinetic field had 3 entrances so that the traffic could flow in and out easier. I didn't feel like the lines of getting in or for water etc were ridiculous because Insomniac organized the tents and everything very well this year. The line getting into the venue itself took forever one day because of a bomb threat, but i thought the time spent in line was not the worse. It is just something we all have to deal with. The cell reception is not as great so sometimes/always your msgs will fail to send. Make sure to time stamp your messages so that people know what is going on. For the most part, texting was fine unless I was at the kinetic field etc. Also if you are into that snapchat life, i recommend just saving the videos etc (posting them and letting it fail to upload on your story etc) and uploading them once you're back at your hotel with wifi etc. I personally used juscollege as a shuttle service and they were on point for most of the weekend. The shuttles didn't really deal with traffic and the wait for the shuttles on the last day took only an hour ish in line (not bad considering I was at the end of the line for my shuttle) Tips for EDC 1) Depending on how you get there (through EDC or juscollege shuttle or by your own car) expect the drive to be sorta long. The shuttles take 1.5hr to get there from the strip and the wait during the 5pm-7pm weather is brutal. The rules for EDC state that no water bottles are allowed and the your camelbacks must be empty UPON entry. After day 1, my group and I figure to bring water and food on the shuttle and eat/hydrate in line. Just make sure you kill the water or food before security check and you are good to go. 2) plan ahead of the people you want to see. This will always help once your at the festival grounds with your friends 3) This is just my opinion, but i think the best thing to do once you're in the festival is FIND A MEETING Spot, then split up to get water,bathroom etc and meet up again.After everyone is ready, decide on a time for when your group wants to meet back up to see the Dj's The meeting spots should be unique and choose a meeting place somewhere near the center of everything to make it easier. 4) Having a camelback will definitely be a life saver because sometimes you want to see sets right after one another and you must be prepared! Also having a fanny pack to keep your important stuff helped a lot too! 5) Lastly, have fun! you paid a decent amount of money for the tickets and your other housing expenses. Yeah the food prices might be crazy sometimes, but we all gotta eat etc. Buy merchandise so you can remember your time here. Remember these times with your friends cause EDC is one hell of a ride. read more

I went to Electric Daisy Carnival for the first time this year and had an incredible experience! EDC is truly an electric three nights with the best fireworks and music. The people watching is excellent and people definitely go all out with their costumes. What do people wear to EDC? Anything they want or nothing at all lol. One of EDC's motto's is "all are welcome here" so expect to see people of all ages (18+ ages) and walks of life. We purchased VIP tickets and in my opinion they were worth the money to have a break from the crowds and and having the option not to use a porta potty. The VIP areas included dance areas and elevated viewing platforms (perfect for shorties like me), Ferris wheel rides, a beauty bar, oxygen bar, ball pit, swimming pool, (all complimentary) restroom trailers (with toilet paper and "flushable" toilets) and food/drink booths. The lines for the food/drinks were shorter than general lines, but I feel like the lines for the restrooms were longer than general. We also purchased premiere shuttle passes which have a designated drop off and pick up time. With the premiere shuttle pass we also received a edc hydration pack, and 2 essential kits that included chapstick, ear plugs, light up bracelets and candy. The ear plugs were definitely useful and the candy was nice to munch on for the ride there. There was also bottled water at the drop off and pick up areas. I highly recommend the shuttle pass ($220 for all three days) because a taxi/Uber ride is easily $75 for a one way trip, not including tip. The shuttles are also air-conditioned and you don't have to worry about parking. If you want to go back earlier than your designated time you wait in a "stand by line" but it moves much quicker than the standard shuttles. We waited 15 minutes at the most in the stand by line. For the premiere shuttles it took between 1 hour and 2 hours to get there each day and about 1 hour leaving, so be ready for a longer commute. Tips: bring a backpack or fanny pack instead of a purse - much better for moving through large crowds and dancing! Bring a portable charger, tissues or flushable wipes (even with the trailer restrooms these were handy to have), hand sanitizer, a bandana (you're going to want it for the dust), and cash. Wear comfortable walking shoes! All of the stages look close on the map but I promise you that comfy shoes are a must for navigating your way from stage to stage through the crowds. They offer free water if you have your own water bottle or hydration pack. I also don't recommend eating there because most of the options are over priced and junk food to say the least. Eat before or after at somewhere better. read more

First year I would have given it 3 stars, last year I would have given them 5 stars since they tried to go all out, and this year they played it safe but honestly spent a lot more to make you feel really good about attending. Pasties is recommended ladies, that is dress code okay? k. I'm done trying to listen or hear from people who has never attended an EDC Las Vegas. I've had fun the last three years, I'm surrounded by a good group of people who make the experiences safe and memorable. I do have bro-tips but honestly, all you have to do now is buy your ticket and show up. It's improved a lot from three years ago. If you need a bro-tip though all I can say is buy your tickets early. If you can't attend, people will buy it. Trust me. read more

One of the best nights of my life! I wish I could relive it over and over again! I have never danced so hard in my whole life. This is one of the only events I've gone to and been wide awake till sunrise. EDC is really an experience, one that is hard to describe in a review. All I have to say is JUST GO. Party safe, hydrate. Go with a group with positive vibes with a love for the music. Dress comfortably and be yourself! Dance your face off! Tips: - Buy your airplane tickets and hotel rooms in advance! It can get ridiculously pricey if you wait. If you're on a budget you can get a place away from the strip. - Buy a plastic flask!!! I love these! They are cheap and easy to carry! A small one is about $5 at bevmo. Any REI has them from $10-15 for a big one. Walmart has them for $2.50! - Wear a fanny pack! Leave your purses behind! - If this is your first time....wear comfortable shoes (ladies! Leave the heals at home!!!). - Green tea and water is a must! Hydrate! We always bring green tea packets and put them in our water bottles - Buy a cooling towel! These are awesome! They cost about $15 at Lowes - Soup plantation is easy cheap eats the day after read more

Electric Daisy Carnival - i live for the night... - Festivals Near Me - Clark, Nevada

This is my once a year religious pilgrimage and it is the single greatest musical experience I have ever had. I just finished my fourth year and I can't wait for next year. It is one of the few places I have ever been where I feel totally accepted and non-judged (which is far more than I can say for any church). I have been a fan of electronic music since the 80s, and even liked its precursor lovingly referred to as disco. I understand that EDM is an acquired taste, but the EDC is much more than a music festival. It is a celebration of art and life and happiness. I feel that I have gotten my money's worth every year and then some. Even if you are not a fan of the music I strongly implore to track down a Sunday ticket (which you can usually get cheap) to just go and see the event. Spend a few hours walking around witnessing all the people, the costumes, the celebration, the lights, and the sheer unadulterated joy of the attendees. You would have to be dead inside to be disappointed. I will be 44 this summer and I rarely see people there older than I, but I have never felt unwelcomed or that I didn't belong. Vegas is about spectacle, but by far the greatest spectacle Vegas has ever produced is the EDC. I love the Cirque shows and have seen them all. I have not been disappointed with any of the shows (except Elvis, who the hell put that one together). I always recommend the Cirque shows to visitors, but the EDC blows them away on the sheer pageantry and majesty. For the full price of one Cirque show you could see the EDC for one night and you will never regret it. I go all three days, and then I need another 3 days to recover, but it's worth all the aches and pains this old body suffers from 3 days of complete joy. It's a once and a life time experience I implore you to experience. read more

Electric Daisy Carnival - I don't know this guy, but he is my new best friend. He and the other 143,999 other new best friends I made at the EDC. - Festivals Near Me - Clark, Nevada

I'm am very upset about the fact the my ticket was cancelled ! And no one even got to me to accept my payment! I also went online and updated my payment info but they still didn't give me a chance to buy it . I not pleased at all . I've waited on the list for over a year ! And now they won't process my payment ! I guess I'll save my $400 bucks ! Not cool I demand a process of my payment ! read more

Compared to previous years, his time around things were more organized and less crowded! Getting in and out of the venue was faster than the years prior. However, there was a night where it took forever to get out of the parking. I think it took my friends 2 hrs to get home. Some even rode the shuttle and it took that long as well. Sucks. First night, I had some weirdo dude at the entrance follow me around. He got lucky I didn't punch him in the face because there were cops ahead of us watching. The cops didn't even do anything but watch the guy harrass me. WTH! Second night, after entering the front entrance I had a guy come up to me and kiss me on the cheek. I was in shocked because that had never happened before. He got lucky too! I probably would've given him the choke hold LOL Anyway, overall I had a blast. The venue was pretty and colorful as always; it was expanded this time around for sure. Most of the DJs playing in their designated areas were dope. A-trak was alright, I thought he'd be better. i was amazed with Calvin Harris' set. I have seen him live before in AZ and he sucked. This time he was really good! Gareth Emery was good until his music just stopped playing lol The long hours at EDC went by so quickly. It was fun and exhausting. Not sure how many more times we'll go. It's so expensive. read more

This year (2013) is my first time going to EDC. In fact, it is my first time at a massive rave. It was an experience unlike any other, and it felt like Disneyland... for adults! The dazzling lights, funky music, crazy carnival rides and fantastic art pieces come together so magically to make every night an unbelievable one. There is no lack of things to do. Apart from the amazing line up at the different stages, there is also a wide array of drinks, food and merchandise stalls. You can chill under the giant daisy artwork, or you could hop onto a thrilling roller coaster or zipper ride that might send you running for the trashcan :P Trust me, you will be duly entertained from sunset to sunrise. The line up is also pretty strong, and extremely worth it for the price of the ticket. The shuttle service was really bad on the first night, but it improved on the second and third night. Kudos to the shuttle service team for the fast response and improvement! Also, I have to comment that for such a large turnout, the bathroom service was actually decent enough. Most of the portable toilets start to run out of toilet paper or hand sanitizer towards the end of the night, but still, most were decent enough! Some tips: - Bring your own toilet paper - Drink lots of water. It is VERY important to hydrate, especially with the crappy Vegas desert weather. - Ear plugs might be necessary at some stages - Leave the cell phones behind since you can barely get any reception! To be honest, I expected EDC to be a lot more wild than what I've experienced this year. I guess the security team did a good job at searching everyone :P EDC is an experience like no other, and I definitely look forward to coming back again next year... and the year after next.... :) PLUR!! read more

Crazy to think how it took me two years to finally make my way back to EDC! Thankfully, some elements of the EDC experience remained unchanged since my last visit to the ol' Carnival: - The level of talent remains consistently high - and if you do the math, EDC still offers major bang for your buck, regardless of the annual price increases. This year alone, my friends and I saw 26 artists over the course of three days - including some of the most influential names in dance music. In particular, I was most awed by DJ sets from Kaskade and Arty - both of whom combined elements of the melodic, girly side of EDM alongside the ass-shakin' of crisp electro house drops. Of course, these artists were only the tip of the iceberg. I saw excellent performances from Calvin Harris, Tommy Trash, Carl Cox, Destructo, Oliver - the list goes on, but consistently, everyone made sure to bring their A-game for the EDCLV crowd. Also worth mentioning were the multiple unannounced sets that took place - which included a "Redux" set by Kaskade featuring collections of his older, more progressive (think jazzier) material, and an unexpected drum & bass set by the Krewella sisters on EDC's Bass Pod. Basically, EDC still remains an unparalleled experience in sonic surrealism - that part thankfully isn't anywhere close to changing anytime soon. - The production value also remains as sky-high as ever, and only continues to climb. With his newfound pals over at Livenation (and, from rumors I've heard, over at Tomorrowland's ID&T, as well) Insomniac CEO Pasquale Rotella has reaped the benefits of scaled-up stage design and theatrics. Look no further than the cathedral-themed Kinetic Field (where, yet again, the fireworks displays upstaged the Fourth of July), or the massive Circuit Grounds tunnel, in which LED panels from the ceiling gradually lowered themselves down to crowd level, until they were just barely above one's head. Accompanying these wild displays were costumed performers and acrobats - stilt walkers, clowns, etc.; my favorite performers by far were the mirror-suit wearing "walking disco balls," who dashed from one side of the Circuit Grounds stage to another via trampoline...all the while being accompanied by big beats from Bingo Players! Similarly, I couldn't tell you how many times I'd arrive back at the mansion that my group and I stayed at during EDC weekend (yeah, we did it big!) and end up finding confetti bits in my socks and underwear...and I'm not complaining about that at all! - The lines to get into the festival itself were improved over past years (as far as foot traffic was concerned). There weren't very many times when the entrances would comes to a complete halt, and there always seemed to be a steady stream of people moving forward. Additionally, the Will Call tent was well organized, and retrieving our tickets was a breeze - even though the fact that the GF and I had ordered them just one week prior to the festival! In spite of all these praiseworthy elements, EDC was not without fault: - Of greatest concern to me was the undeniable increase in the amount of trash that was scattered throughout the festival grounds. It honestly looked as though someone had managed to turn a junkyard upside down on top of the poor Speedway. From what I witnessed, festival staff had been doing their best to contend with the buildup for the first half of each night - yet eventually found themselves forced to give up in the face of a trash avalanche that couldn't be contained. By the end of EDC's third night, the festival grounds looked downright disgusting - with food/drink containers and plastic bottles scattered around as far as the eye could see. - Similarly, it was cool to see that EDC has jotted down some notes from Coachella, including the "Trashed" recycle-for-prizes tent. Unfortunately, this fun "extracurricular" wasn't really integrated all that well - in that I didn't see any ravers making any attempt to participate. In fact, I tried to join in myself, but was taken aback when the Trashed tent staff told me that they wouldn't be able to provide plastic bags for collecting water bottles with. (Sooo, you'd like us to recycle, yet won't take any steps to make doing so any easier for us? I sense a bit of a lapse in logic...) - EDC's crowd has gotten undeniably douchier. Of course, this is just a snapshot of the whole body of attendees; many people were very polite, conversational, and good natured. The same couldn't be said of the guys I saw wearing tank tops that read "Show Me Your Tits," "Where's Molly?," "YOLO," and the like. I get it, i get it - dance music has crossed into the mainstream. But does that have to mean that its original message of general camaraderie and respect has to be lost in the process? Nevertheless, if you can get past these shortcomings - and the still hellish automobile traffic back to the Strip - you'll still have a killer time! read more

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20 Year anniversary - Insomniac Your the best ... No other festival out does what you guys can do. Pasquale Rotella. Your the best each year raising the bar . This is our 3rd year and will continue to go. Each year they improve on things the makes festival goers enjoy their experience. They care about the people who attend their events and you can tell. read more

Electric Daisy Carnival - Festivals Near Me - Clark, Nevada

My first rave ever! Such an amazing experience, can't wait to go back! Beautiful scenery, many stages! Lots of lights and color! Loved it!! MUST GO!! However takes forever to arrive because of traffic. Taxi's get pricey so I suggest getting a shuttle pass or driving. Gets really hot so stay hydrated! $5 water bottle then free refill stations. read more

Electric Daisy Carnival - Festivals Near Me - Clark, Nevada

EDC 2017 "All are welcome here", the mantra. Release your inner joy and let loose in a judgment free world of tolerance. No one will call you a slut for your choice of pasties and skimpiest thong. PDA with your same sex partner? Heck yeah! 20 pounds overweight and wanna rock that tight spandex tank top and leopard print banana hammock? Go for it. Don the LED rimmed shades, and glow in the dark gloves. Load up on Kandi bracelets and share them with others. "Peace, love, unity, and respect". The largest music festival / spectacle in North America! Get ready to party with 135,000 of your newest friends. An LED forest of trees, glowing mushrooms, human flowers and birds, oh there goes giant, glowing Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde, fountains, lasers, pyrotechnics, and fireworks. Pop culture meets steampunk slammed into an anime dreamworld. Oh and the greatest lineup of EDM DJ's you'll ever see in one location performing on multiple stages. And yes, there are rides; it is a carnival right? Just go. You need to experience it to understand. 18+ general, 21+ for VIP sections Tip: Unless you've got tons of stamina, check the lineup and pick ONE night to go. Spirit willing but your body won't handle more. Important: - It's HOT. Very very hot. Dress for it. You will sweat so much, you and your clothes will become one. - It will be the hardest cardio workout of your life (esp if you hookup with ladies who jump non stop for an entire set! They will force you to join in). - Drink (water). Although no outside water or hydroflasks allowed, purchase disposable bottles (recommended if you wanna keep your hands free) or an official Insomniac bottle and use the free filling stations. Do: - Purchase VIP passes. Much shorter lines to get in, shorter lines for to refill water, more activities (retro arcade very cool), more places to sit and catch your breath. - Do shell out for the Marquee Skydeck. Best view of the Kinetic field (main stage). Reserved tables, bottle service and loads of amenities. First year experiencing this and well worth it. -Book an authorized VIP shuttle or official limo for transport and be dropped off close to the entrance. Better yet, book a chopper. Maverick's chopper service is outstanding. Strip to EDC in no time at all. Great views of the Strip on the way out. The helipad has clear access. Sure, it's kind of baller ($5k charter - 7pax max or $850 single RT) but after using the service for the past two EDC's the time and aggravation saved not sitting in traffic and finding parking is worth it. -Check the website so you don't bring restricted items. *Use deodorant!!! Don't make your new friends pass out. Surreal. It's cool to be a member of humanity instead of a label ridden individual even if for just 10 hours. Peace! read more

Let the music begin!...or NOT You would think after the first time you would work out all the issues, but I guess not. TRANSPORTATION WAS A B****!!! Well I guess part of this miz can't be blamed on EDC due to the bad organization with the hotels and shuttles, however I can blame them for picking a place that involved like 1 road to get there. The line up was GREAT..but oh yeah I could see anyone due to the high sat night winds.... I HATE the idea of the big venue...yeah now more people can go and its in VEGAS, but I miss the old days where you can easily bump into your friends and meet new ones. Due to the big venue it was harder to meet anyone and share the love and happiness with new people. The PLUS..it was in VEGAS! so I got to do more stuff and not just this rave. However, I miss EDC 2009! read more