Colombia will host Electric Daisy Carnival 2026 for the first time; the event will take place in Medellin on Oct. 10 and 11, 2026, at the Complejo Deportivo Atanasio Girardot. The arrival of one of the world’s largest electronic music festivals marks a milestone for the country’s entertainment industry and positions Medellin as one of Latin America’s new epicenters of dance culture.
The announcement confirms the festival’s official debut on Colombian soil, an expansion that reflects the sustained growth of the region’s electronic music scene and the city’s international positioning as a destination for major musical spectacles. In the coming days, organizers are expected to confirm additional details.
Electric Daisy Carnival: a global festival lands in Medellin, Colombia
Electric Daisy Carnival, globally known as EDC, is one of the most influential festivals in contemporary electronic music. Since its creation in 1997 by the organizing company Insomniac Events, the event has evolved into a multisensory experience that combines performances by international DJs with large-scale shows, art installations, carnival rides, and cutting-edge audiovisual technology.
Its main headquarters is in Las Vegas, where it gathers hundreds of thousands of attendees from around the world every year. The scale of its production, along with its futuristic carnival-inspired aesthetic, has led many to consider it the “mecca of electronic music.”
Throughout its history, the festival has helped expand rave culture worldwide and popularize genres such as EDM, house, techno, trance, and drum & bass. Its impact is measured not only in attendance numbers but also in the consolidation of international music communities and the global projection of host cities as cultural destinations.
The Colombian edition will follow that same vision. A large-scale production is expected, featuring monumental stages, state-of-the-art lighting systems, synchronized pyrotechnics, and immersive experiences designed for audiences to explore themed environments beyond the music.
Medellin joins the international circuit of major festivals
The festival’s arrival represents a significant step in its Latin American expansion, as it has already been held in major cities across the region and the world. Among them are Ciudad de Mexico, which has hosted the event since 2014 and is now one of its largest regional editions; São Paulo, which welcomed the festival in 2015; and San Juan, which also hosted a special edition.
Globally, the festival is also part of the cultural calendars of cities such as Orlando and Tokio, forming an international network of venues that connects the electronic music community across continents.
By joining this circuit, Medellin strengthens its position as a destination for music tourism and large-scale entertainment. In recent years, the city has hosted massive concerts, cultural fairs, and international events — factors that contributed to its selection as the festival’s host.
Local authorities and organizers expect the event to generate a significant impact on sectors such as tourism, hospitality, commerce, and cultural services. Additionally, the arrival of international visitors is anticipated, drawn by the scale of the spectacle and the global reach of the brand.