2016’s Best Electronic Music Festivals in Florida

Looking for the best electronic music festivals in Florida? Check out our list of the top festivals happening in 2016!

Introduction

As the Sunshine State’s annual festival season comes to a close, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite electronic music festivals that took place in Florida this year. From Miami to Orlando and Tampa to Tallahassee, there was no shortage of great music and good vibes at these festivals. Here are our picks for the best of the best:

1. Miami Music Week
2. Orlando Calling
3. Tampa Bay Sunrise Music Festival
4. Tallahassee Music Festival

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival

The Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is one of the newest and most unique festival experiences in Florida. Set amidst 800 acres of pristine Florida wilderness, the festival offers a diverse lineup of musical performances, as well as visual arts, yoga, and other experiential offerings. With four stages featuring a mix of electronic music, rock, hip-hop, and more, there’s something for everyone at Okeechobee.

Ultra Music Festival

The Ultra Music Festival is an annual outdoor electronic music festival that takes place in Miami, Florida. The festival was founded in 1999 by Russell Faibisch and Alex Omes and is currently produced by the Live Nation. The festival features performances by world-renowned DJs and producers, and it has won several awards, including the IDMA Best Music Event award for five consecutive years (2010-2014).

Sunshine Music Festival

Held in Miami, this festival is one of the most popular in Florida. Sunshine Music Festival features a lineup of electronic music’s top DJs and producers, including Tiësto, Skrillex, and Calvin Harris. Sunshine Music Festival is also known for its spectacular beach setting and party atmosphere.

Electric Daisy Carnival

Each year, thousands of music lovers descend upon Florida for one reason: to experience the best electronic music festivals the state has to offer. From huge EDM fests like Ultra Music Festival and Electric Daisy Carnival to smaller intimate gatherings like Get Lost Miami, there’s something for everyone.

If you’re looking to party under the sun (or stars) this year, here are 2016’s best electronic music festivals in Florida:

-Ultra Music Festival (March 18-20): This massive festival takes over Bayfront Park in downtown Miami each year, drawing in some of the biggest names in electronic music. Past headliners have included Calvin Harris, Tiesto, deadmau5, and Avicii.
-Electric Daisy Carnival (Orlando) (November 4-5): One of the world’s largest electronic music festivals comes to Tinker Field in Orlando each November. This year’s headliners include Tiësto, Hardwell, Porter Robinson, and more.
-Get Lost Miami (January 8-9): This intimate gathering brings together some of the world’s top underground DJs and producers for a two-day party on South Beach. Headliners include Maceo Plex, Seth Troxler, and Lee Burridge.
-Sunburn Festival (December 30-31): Set against the backdrop of beautiful Fort De Soto Park on St. Pete Beach, Sunburn is one of Florida’s premier EDM festivals. Past headliners have included Bassnectar, Zeds Dead, and Diplo.

Conclusion

In conclusion, these are 2016’s best electronic music festivals in Florida.