March 23 will mark the 20th Ultra Music Festival, Miami’s EDM powerhouse that’s risen from a small beach rave to one of the biggest dance music festivals in the world. Ultra is international now, with festivals in Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, Seoul and many more destinations—but never forget that it all started right here in the 305. So, surely Ultra has some special surprises in store for its 20th, right?
If the lineup—which was announced last night—is any indication, Ultra is in for another predictably huge year. Just about every mega-DJ you can name makes an appearance in the phase one lineup: Afrojack, Axwell Λ Ingrosso, Carl Cox, Steve Aoki, Porter Robinson, John Digweed and so many more (see the full lineup over at Ultra’s Facebook page). The live stage has some surprises too, including the highly problematic but very talented Azealia Banks. And reggae fans are no doubt jumping in their sandals over the addition of the Wailers featuring Julian Marley.
If all this sounds good to you, tickets are on sale now (starting at $379.95) via ultramusicfestival.com. If this doesn’t sound like your scene, you’ll want to stay the hell away from Bayfront Park from March 23 through March 25.
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