Ultra Music Festival Kicks Off with Stacked Friday Lineup

Seven stages feature top DJs and electronic acts on opening day of Miami's iconic festival

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:52am

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The Ultra Music Festival, one of the world's premier electronic music events, begins its 2026 edition on Friday afternoon at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. The opening day will feature seven simultaneous stages hosting a diverse lineup of DJs, producers, and live acts across genres like house, techno, trance, and bass music.

Why it matters

Ultra Music Festival is a marquee event that draws electronic music fans from around the globe to Miami each year, providing an economic boost to the city and showcasing its vibrant nightlife and music scene. The festival's opening day lineup features many of the top names in the electronic dance music world, setting the tone for an exciting weekend of performances.

The details

The seven stages at Ultra on Friday are the Main Stage, Worldwide Stage, Megastructure, The Cove, Live Stage, UMF Radio, and The Oasis. Sets will begin at 4pm, with notable performers including Frank Walker, Prada2000, Mar-T, Godtripper, Alesso, Martin Garrix, Major Lazer, and many more. Three of the stages - Worldwide, Megastructure, and The Cove - will have YouTube livestreams so fans around the world can tune in.

  • The festival opens at 4pm on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • Sets will run continuously across the seven stages throughout the evening, with the final performances scheduled for 11pm.

The players

Ultra Music Festival

One of the world's premier electronic music festivals, held annually in Miami, Florida since 1999.

Bayfront Park

The 32-acre downtown Miami park that has hosted Ultra Music Festival since its inception.

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What they’re saying

“Ultra is the can't-miss event of the year for any dance music fan. The lineup they've put together for opening day is stacked from top to bottom.”

— Andrea Torres, Entertainment Reporter

What’s next

The Ultra Music Festival will continue through the weekend, with performances on Saturday and Sunday. The full lineups for those days have not yet been announced.

The takeaway

Ultra Music Festival remains one of the most anticipated electronic music events globally, kicking off its 2026 edition with a star-studded Friday lineup that will draw thousands of fans to Miami's vibrant downtown for a weekend of world-class DJs, cutting-edge production, and an unparalleled festival experience.