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Ultra Miami 2026 Just Changed the Game with Phase 1 Lineup
Ultra Music Festival is back with a vengeance for its 26th edition — and the Phase 1 lineup is pure chaos (in the best way possible). Nearly 80% of the artists are new compared to 2025, making this one of the most ambitious lineups the festival’s ever pulled off.
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Leading the shock factor: the first-ever, world-exclusive Amelie Lens B2B Sara Landry performance. Yes, you read that right. Add in the U.S. debut of Adam Beyer B2B Joseph Capriati and an Ultra-exclusive Sebastian Ingrosso B2B Steve Angello, and it’s clear Ultra’s pulling no punches for 2026.
Mainstage powerhouses like John Summit, DJ Snake, Major Lazer, Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, and Vintage Culture return, while techno heavyweights Carl Cox, Eric Prydz, Miss Monique, Boris Brejcha, Eli Brown, Sasha_John Digweed, and Adriatique keep the underground thriving.
The lineup also dives deep into first-time festival sets — BZRP, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Marlon Hoffstadt, WANKDAT (Wooli & Crankdat), and the world debut of TIMELESS, a new project from Deorro, Mike Posner & MORTEN.
On the live side, expect debut performances from Black Tiger Sex Machine presents Connected Fighters, Levity presents Lasership, Of The Trees, Brutalismus 3000, and Snow Strippers, with returning icons ZHU, Madeon, Boys Noize, and Louis The Child rounding out the bill.
Sara Landry will also lead the first-ever HEKATE stage takeover, joined by new showcases from The Martinez Brothers’ Cuttin’ Headz and Berlin’s Live From Earth. Add in milestone moments for A State of Trance (25 years), Dirty Workz (20 years), and Steve Aoki’s ‘30 Years of Dim Mak’, and Ultra 2026 feels more like a dance music cultural summit than just a festival.
Following a sold-out 25th-anniversary edition that drew 165,000 fans and 30 million #ULTRALIVE views, Ultra returns to Bayfront Park (March 27–29, 2026) ready to raise the bar once again.
EDM Music
New EDM Friday Releases You Cannot Miss, Nov 14, 2025
New EDM Friday is back once again with star-studded collabs and infectious tech house grooves on November 14, 2025.
New EDM Friday is back on November 14, 2025, delivering a high-voltage mix of star-studded collaborations, infectious tech house grooves, and boundary-pushing future sounds. This week is defined by massive names reclaiming dance classics and pushing the envelope of modern electronic music.
OMNOM & Odd Mob pres. HYPERBEAM – Coming Up (It’s Dare)
The highly successful collaborative project HYPERBEAM, formed by tech-house masters OMNOM and Odd Mob, is back with the high-energy anthem ‘Coming Up (It’s Dare)’. Blending their signature raw, bassline-heavy club energy with a distinct vocal sample, this track samples the iconic Gorillaz hit ‘Dare’ to create a fresh, relentless rave weapon. It’s big, bold, and designed to inject pure energy into any club or festival stage.
Skrillex, Dylan Brady, Caroline Polachek – Hit Me Where It Hurts
The bass world gets a genre-warping gift as Skrillex teams up with Dylan Brady (of 100 gecs) and the ethereal vocalist Caroline Polachek for the experimental anthem ‘Hit Me Where It Hurts’. This track is a masterclass in sonic contrast, blending Polachek‘s striking vocals and high-fidelity melodic elements with the duo’s frantic, aggressive, and industrial-tinged sound design. A truly unique and explosive collaboration, it delivers an uncompromising look into the future of hyper-electronic music.
David Guetta & Hypaton ft. RAYE – WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! (Remix)
Global superstar David Guetta and collaborator Hypaton deliver a massive electronic remix of RAYE‘s already timeless hit, ‘WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!’. Taking the soulful, powerful vocal from the original, Guetta injects it with a huge, driving electronic framework. This rework transforms the track into a stadium-sized anthem, perfectly balancing RAYE‘s emotional depth with the propulsive, mainstage energy Guetta is known for.
Tiga vs. MEDUZA – You Gonna Want Me (I Know)
Tiga, the master of minimal cool, and Italian powerhouse trio MEDUZA join forces to unleash a fire-starting rework of Tiga‘s classic hit, ‘You Gonna Want Me’. Retaining the iconic vocal line, the new version anchors it with MEDUZA‘s signature raw, grinding basslines and punchy, hypnotic beats. This reinvigorated club hit is an undeniable floor-wrecker, weaponizing the classic with fresh, late-night dancefloor attitude.
Devault – Feels Like Us
Emerging producer Devault delivers the stunning new single ‘Feels Like Us’ via John Summit‘s Experts Only label. Built on a foundation of melancholic vocals and shimmering, clean production, the track bridges the gap between deep melodic house/techno and driving, percussive tech house. It’s a sophisticated, emotional record that has been a long-requested ID in sets worldwide, showcasing Devault‘s talent for crafting cinematic club moments.
Honorable mentions:
Afrojack – Out Of The Darkness
ALLEYCVT, LEVEL UP – BELIEVE
Andrew Rayel – Acid On The Train
Andy C ft. Axwell and Max’C – Believe Again (I Found U)
AR/CO x Sistek – Sound Of The Sunrise
ARTBAT – Dance
Ashley Wallbridge, Brittany Egbert – Touch The Sky
Bassjackers – Party People
Ben Nicky, ARTY – Oxygen (Darren Styles Remix)
BLR & Sander van Doorn – Instant Moments
Claptone, Raphaella – Phantesy (CASSIMM Remix)
Dannic & Robin Aristo – Lose Control
DJ Kuba & Neitan, The M – Secretos
Dr. Peacock – Tripping with Dr. Peacock (Album)
Factor B – You’ll Miss Me When I’m
Faithless – Insomnia (Disclosure’s 2025 Edit)
Fedde Le Grand & Porno – Music Power
Fred again.., Sammy Virji, Winny – Winny
Gorgon City, Muki – Mitsubishi
Gryffin, YDG – The Feeling
HAYLA & Nelly Furtado – Faded
Hugel, KIDY, ARVIII – Samarkand
Jonas Blue, Malive – Edge of Desire
Kaskade – I Can’t Make You Love Me / Started Over
KREAM x Alika – Dangerous
Kryder – Time
Kungs – Nasty
Landis – Depper Ecstasy
Layton Giordani – Hold It Down (Dare)
LNY TNZ x DJ Greg C – Ride Or Die
Matt Sassari, DVBBS – On Me
Maurya Sevak – Teri Marzi
Metrik – Awake (Album)
Mike Candys – Voices
Mike Posner, AVELLO – Please Don’t Go
Miss Monique, Glowal – Rollin’
Netsky & Bebe Rexha – Light That Leads Me (Boris Way Remix)
Nifra & Sarah de Warren – On Repeat
Nora En Pure – Watermark
PhaseOne – TERRANOVA (Remix LP)
Plastik Funk, Cat Dealers & Toxic Joy – Up & Down
Riva Starr, Soul Speech, King No-One – Break The Rules (For You)
Rudeejay, Voltrack – Worlds Apart
Sam Feldt x VIZE x Aloe Blacc x MC4D – Hey Son
Seven Lions, HALIENE – Cold as Snow
Sickmode & So Juice – DIRTY BEAT
Sikdope, Melissa Grace – Chasing Echoes
Sub Focus ft. Poppy Baskcomb – So Many Colours
Super Flu x Robin Schulz – Believe (Rework)
The Martinez Brothers – H2DAIZZO (Josh Baker Remix)
Thomm (Blasterjaxx) – Satisfy
Tinlicker – God In You
UMEK – Machina Motus
Yolanda Be Cool, Traxman – Get Down
Zatox – Dirty Numb
Editorial
Robert Miles Children 30th Anniversary: The Song That Defined Dream House
Thirty years ago today, an absolute classic dropped that changed electronic music forever: Robert Miles’ ‘Children’ 30th anniversary marks a moment of pure, unified emotion on the dance floor.
Robert Miles Children 30th Anniversary: The Melody That Defined a Decade
If you hear those opening piano notes, you instantly know the track. The melody is famously ethereal and haunting, cutting through the loud, aggressive techno of the time. ‘Children’ was the essential anthem of the mid-90s, offering a moment of dreamlike calm and reflection that everyone embraced. It proved that instrumental dance music could be both deeply moving and globally successful.
More Than Music: The Dream House Story and Robert Miles’ Mission
Robert Miles, born Roberto Concina, created this sound—later dubbed “Dream House”—with a deliberate mission. He was inspired by his father’s poignant wartime photos and wanted to craft a musical oasis—a calming experience amid the intense energy of the rave scene. He once explained that he wanted to find “a softer, more musical, emotional side” to dance music.
By blending tranquility with a steady rhythm, ‘Children’ became a symbol of unity and peace.
A Timeless Legacy and Global Success
As we celebrate this milestone, we honor Robert Miles. Though he sadly passed away in 2017, his music is truly timeless. ‘Children’ remains an iconic, enduring piece of art that continues to resonate, reminding us of the powerful connection that can be forged through a single, perfect melody.
It’s more than a track; it’s a shared memory for generations of music lovers.
EDM Festival News
Ultra Music Festival Reveals Phase 2 2026 Lineup
Ultra Music Festival has unveiled its star-studded Phase 2 lineup, adding more than 70 additional acts to perform at the 2026 event, which will take place from Friday, March 27 – Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami.
In October, Ultra announced its impressive roster of Phase 1 talent, highlighted by the first-ever, world-exclusive Amelie Lens b2b Sara Landry performance, as well as two powerhouse pairings from Sebastian Ingrosso b2b Steve Angello and the U.S. debut of Adam Beyer b2b Joseph Capriati. Additional headliners include global hitmakers John Summit, DJ Snake, Major Lazer, Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, and Vintage Culture. House and techno heavyweights Carl Cox, Eric Prydz, Miss Monique, Boris Brejcha, Eli Brown, Sasha_John Digweed, and Adriatique are also set to take the stage. Phase 1 further revealed highly anticipated Ultra debut performances from BZRP, WORSHIP (Sub Focus, Dimension, Culture Shock, and 1991), ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Marlon Hoffstadt, WANKDAT, the superduo of WOOLI and CRANKDAT, plus the first-ever joint performance from Deorro, Mike Posner, and MORTEN as TIMELESS.
Ahead of its Phase 2 lineup reveal, Ultra announced a special back-to-back headlining set from longtime festival veterans Alesso and Martin Garrix. The rare collaboration follows a massive year for the pair, including their highly anticipated single “Inside Our Hearts” with Shaun Farrugia and a special appearance from Martin Garrix during Alesso’s performance at ULTRA Europe.
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Ultra Music Festival’s Phase 2 announcement welcomes back a powerhouse lineup of veteran headliners, including multi-award-winning artist and longtime Ultra mainstay Afrojack, British-Norwegian DJ/producer Alan Walker, Ukrainian melodic techno duo & RESISTANCE Ibiza 2025 Headlining Resident ARTBAT, and bass titan SVDDEN DEATH’s darker alias VOYD.
As the preeminent curator of electronic music’s rare, ‘you-had-to-be-there’ moments, Ultra 2026’s Phase 2 will bring a new wave of history-making performances, including three world debuts: Argy b2b Mind Against, Ray Volpe b2b Sullivan King, and Clara Cuvé b2b Shlømo. The festival will also host the U.S. debuts of DJ Snake’s techno alias Outlaw b2b TYRM, Joris Voorn b2b Korolova, and progressive house supergroup HALŌ featuring Matisse & Sadko, DubVision, and Third Party.

The festival’s acclaimed roster of support acts making their Ultra debuts includes artists such hard techno artist Alt8, high energy hardstyle act Audiofreq, dubstep artist Big Florida, Latin electronic artist Bolo, melodic techno sensation Cassian, melodic techno icons Colyn b2b Innellea, Australian electro pop band Confidence Man, Dutch hardstyle artist D-Sturb, genre-blending artist Daniel Allen, hard dance powerhouse Darksiderz, experimental bass wizard Distinct Motive, Berlin electronic act DJ Gigola, hardstyle duo Dual Damage, co-founder of Surf Gang label/collective Eera, American electronic duo Fcukers, sibling pop duo Frost Children, techno artist Godtripper, experimental bass act GorillaT, UKG and dubstep talent Hamdi, French riddim producer HOL!, underground artist Kreation, masked heavy dubstep queen LAYZ, German techno maverick Lilly Palmer, singer/songwriter/producer Linney, Irish electronic artist Matty Ralph, German DJ/producer/rapper MCR-T, twin house music duo Me N Ü, Australian hardstyle act Mish, German dance queen Miss Bashful, Italian electronic duo Parisi, Colombian DJ/producer Peterblue, Berlin artist Prada2000, rising French artist Rivo, Japanese-American electronic artist Shima, house duo Sidequest, Dutch trance music collective SUPERSTRINGS, hardstyle duo The Saints, Netherlands act The Purge, and London-based underground duo X Club.
The 2026 lineup is rounded out by a collection of festival veterans such as RAM Records co-founder Andy C, LA-based future bass duo ARMNHMR, Italian electronic act Bloody Betroots, UK drum & bass legend BOU, Dirty Workz label boss Coone, Norwegian hardstyle duo Da Tweekaz, underground duo Deep Dish, Canadian electronic act Frank Walker, Swiss pop-dance artist Gil Glaze, Mexico City’s “queen of bass” Jessica Audiffred, Belgium-based artist Julian Cross, dubstep titan Kai Wachi, Afrojack’s underground alias Kapuchon, Polish techno queen Kasia, Dutch partystarter Laidback Luke, Canadian electronic duo Loud Luxury, “Future Rave” pioneer Maddix, UK techno favorite Massano, French DJ/producer Mykris, progressive house icon Nicky Romero, Vancouver-based DJ/singer Nostalgix, hypnotic techno artist Olympe, melodic bass titan OOKAY, American dubstep staple Peekaboo, global EDM titan R3hab, dubstep virtuoso Riot Ten, American hard dance act Soren, and psytrance duo Vini Vici.
These Phase 2 additions bring the number of Ultra Miami debut performances to an impressive 46, maintaining the festival’s nearly 80% new lineup for 2026 and reaffirming its legacy as the World’s Premier Electronic Music Festival.

The festival’s 26th edition will feature an array of stage takeovers, including the newly announced stage takeover from the iconic Amnesia Ibiza, after hosting the RESISTANCE Ibiza 2025 Club Residency this past summer.
Ultra 2026 will also feature The Martinez Brothers’ debut Cuttin’ Headz takeover, Armin van Buuren’s return with A State of Trance for its 14th Ultra takeover and 25th anniversary, and Steve Aoki celebrating 30 years of Dim Mak with a special takeover.
In addition to Dim Mak, ASOT, and Cuttin’ Headz, Ultra will also feature stage takeovers from legendary hardstyle label Dirty Workz, who are returning to Ultra for the fifth consecutive year and celebrating their 20th anniversary, as well as Ultra takeover debuts from Sara Landry’s techno imprint Hekate and Germany’s multi-disciplinary Live from Earth collective.
Following the RESISTANCE 10th Anniversary World Tour and global club residencies in Ibiza and Miami, Ultra‘s house and techno brand will return to host RESISTANCE stages. More details on Ultra Music Festival’s RESISTANCE lineup coming soon.
Showcasing another dynamic wave of world-renowned talent, Ultra’s Phase 2 lineup builds seamlessly on the festival’s forward-thinking curation. Blending unrivaled debut performances with groundbreaking back-to-back sets and the return of fan-favorite acts, Phase 2 further cements Ultra’s reputation as the ultimate festival for electronic music’s most innovative artists.
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