Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Thailand, the nation’s largest electronic dance music festival, returns for its second edition on 16–18 January 2026 at Rhythm Park, Phuket.
Following its groundbreaking debut in 2025, the festival now doubles in size, introducing new creative zones, expanded stages, and the highly anticipated Hotel EDC Thailand — marking the first-ever expansion of the iconic EDC hospitality concept outside Las Vegas.
Produced by Future Vibes (Thailand) in collaboration with Insomniac (USA), EDC Thailand continues its mission of delivering a fully immersive, multi-sensory experience through world-class music, imaginative stage design, and large-scale art installations — all under the global EDC philosophy: “All Are Welcome Here.”
Success Story: A Landmark Debut in 2025
The inaugural EDC Thailand 2025, held at Boat Avenue Lakefront, marked a historic milestone for Thailand’s tourism and nightlife sectors. The festival drove a 21% surge in international arrivals to Phuket during January, earned a global ranking as the world’s #3 EDC edition and the #1 largest in Asia, and supported more than 2,000 local jobs across hospitality, transport, and event services. Beyond its economic impact, EDC Thailand 2025 created a cultural breakthrough blending Thai traditions with world-class production and firmly positioning Phuket as a rising global music destination.
EDC Thailand 2026: Bigger, Bolder, and More Immersive Than Ever
EDC Thailand returns on 16–18 January 2026, taking over Rhythm Park, Phuket, with more than 380,000 sqm of festival grounds and capacity for 200,000 attendees per day. Tourism projections estimate a 25.9% increase in arrivals to Phuket during January 2026, further cementing the festival’s influence on the region. In 2026, Rhythm Park transforms into a vast electric playground — the first time Thailand will experience Las Vegas–level EDC production at full scale.
Main Event Experience
Iconic EDC Stages
EDC Thailand 2026 features its full lineup of iconic stages, each offering a distinct sonic and visual identity. kineticFIELD stands as the beating heart of EDC, defined by monumental design, transformative storytelling, and breathtaking displays of light and energy. circuitGROUNDS delivers a high-tech arena powered by massive LED architecture, immersive fire effects, and atmospheric visuals that push sensory boundaries. stereoBLOOM offers a genre-blending journey through house, tech house, bass, and forward-thinking sounds, while bionicJUNGLE creates a lush, organic world dedicated to house music within a vibrant, nature-inspired environment. Completing the experience, the boombox ART CAR roams the festival grounds with pop-up performances and surprise sets that keep the energy alive at every corner.
Downtown EDC — Thailand Exclusive Experience
In Downtown EDC, festivalgoers can explore a collection of Thailand-exclusive experiences designed to ignite creativity and community. KARAOKE BATTLE brings Thai-style truck-themed karaoke pods to life with high-energy sing-offs, while THE DIVA hosts Phuket’s most glamorous Drag Shows, featuring fierce, high-impact performances. At KANDI CASINO, guests can trade kandi bracelets, place playful bets, and try their luck at winning big — or walk away empty-wristed. Every corner is crafted to captivate, blending EDC’s signature artistic spectacle with the soulful charm of Thailand.
A Tropical Escape Inside EDC
The relaxation zone is a seaside-inspired sanctuary designed for festivalgoers to relax, recharge, and immerse themselves in the new rhythm of Thai music. Drawing from the natural beauty of Thailand’s coastal landscapes and the fluid movement of sea anemones, the zone blends organic design with EDC’s signature creative energy.
The zone’s stage features a curated lineup that reimagines Thai folk and soul music in a contemporary style, including Luk Thung, Mor Lam, Lam Sing, Thai Funk, 70s-90s Disco, and newly introduced Dub and Reggae influences. This fusion, known as Thaitonica, reflects a modern expression of Thai cultural identity rooted in tradition but shaped for a global audience.
A signature highlight of the zone is the Ya Dong Bar, offering traditional Thai herbal-infused spirits for an authentic local experience.
The zone delivers a unique blend of Thai culture, coastal ambiance, and EDC’s immersive atmosphere, a destination found only at EDC Thailand.
Introducing Hotel EDC Thailand: A World-First Resort Takeover
For the first time outside Las Vegas, Hotel EDC arrives in Thailand at Angsana Laguna Phuket, offering the ultimate immersive festival getaway:
Packages include:
- 4-night stay in EDC-themed rooms and suites
- Choice of 3-day GA or VIP festival passes
- Daily pool parties and curated wellness sessions
- Exclusive access to the Hotel EDC Thailand Beach Party (15 January)
- Daily after-parties from 16–18 January
- Headliner Party Pack with limited-edition merch
- Beauty Bar & Headliner HQ styling spaces
- Special EDC-inspired menus and drinks
- 3,500 THB room credit per stay
- Dedicated shuttle service
Beach Club Party — 15 January 2026
A full day of poolside celebrations from 14:00–24:00, kicking off EDC Week in true tropical style.
A New Era for Thailand’s Festival Landscape
With expanded grounds, elevated production, and new curated experiences, EDC Thailand 2026 marks a bold new chapter for the region’s music and tourism industries. What began as a milestone in 2025 now evolves into one of Asia’s most ambitious and immersive festival experiences.
Electric Daisy Carnival has grown from an underground gathering into one of the world’s most iconic festival brands. Today, EDC welcomes millions of fans across continents, with flagship editions in Las Vegas, Mexico, Orlando, Brazil, India, Japan, China, Korea, and now Thailand.
EDC is globally celebrated for blending music, art, light, and technology into an unmatched environment of unity, creativity, and radical self-expression.
For full details, updates, and ticket information, visit their official website: HERE
FULL LINEUP 2026
AFROJACK • ALOK • ANGERFIST • ANIME • ARGY • ARMIN VAN BUUREN • AXWELL B2B SEBASTIAN INGROSSO • BASHKKA • BELTRAN • BEN HEMSLEY • BRENNAN HEART • BRUNELLO • BUNT. • CASSIAN (SUNSET SET) • CHASE & STATUS • COLE KNIGHT • DEADMAU5 • DJ TENNIS • DOMBRESKY • ELI BROWN • FISHER • GARETH EMERY • GOLDIE • GRIZ • HEDEX • HENRY FONG • JESSICA AUDIFFRED • KEY4050 • KI/KI • KLANGKUENSTLER • KNOCK2 • LAMMER• LEVITY • LILLY PALMER • LITTLE FRITTER • LOCO DICE • LOUD LUXURY • LUCAZ MATHAME (SUNSET SET) • MIJA • MPH • NINA KRAVIZ • NOVAH • PARAMIDA • PARTIBOI69 • PAUL OAKENFOLD • ROSSI. • SALUTE • SARA LANDRY • SEVEN LIONS • SIM0NE • SOUND RUSH • SUAE • SUB FOCUS • SUB ZERO PROJECT • SVDDEN DEATH • TAPE B • TAYLOR TORRENCE • TIËSTO • VERTILE • VTSS • WILKINSON • WUKONG • X CLUB. • YDG • ZEDD