Welcome back to Ultra Music Festival Live, the only station in the world dedicated entirely to real Ultra Music Festival sets — every beat, every drop, every historic moment pulled straight from Ultra stages across the globe. No studio cuts. No fillers. Just the pure electricity of Ultra’s biggest performances, past and present.
This week, we’re diving deep into everything happening in the Ultra world right now — from the massive 25th-anniversary celebrations to what’s already shaping up to be a huge 2026 season.
🔥 Ultra’s 25th Anniversary: A Sold-Out Milestone
Ultra Music Festival’s 25th anniversary in 2025 wasn’t just big — it was record-breaking. The festival sold out completely, pulling in 165,000 fans from over 100 countries for three relentless days in Miami. It was a celebration of Ultra’s legacy and a showcase of how far electronic music culture has evolved in the past quarter-century.
The weekend delivered one unforgettable moment after another, but nothing hit harder than the surprise collaboration where Afrojack brought out David Guetta and Sia to perform “Titanium” live together. For longtime Ultra fans, that moment instantly joined the ranks of the most iconic performances in UMF history.
And Ultra didn’t just celebrate the music — it championed the planet. Its award-winning Mission: Home sustainability program returned with more than 60 new eco-focused initiatives targeting waste reduction, recycling, climate action, and Miami community engagement. Ultra continues to prove that massive festivals can be environmentally forward-thinking without compromising the show.
🌩️ Severe Weather Didn’t Stop the Music
Ultra 2025 also had its share of challenges. A major storm system rolled through Miami on the final day, bringing thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flash flooding. The festival was temporarily shut down as attendees were urged to seek shelter.
But the resilience of Ultra fans — and Ultra production crews — kept the energy alive. Sets resumed, crowds surged back in, and the final hours of Ultra 2025 became some of the most powerful, hard-earned moments of the entire anniversary weekend. The live recordings from that storm-charged atmosphere are now among the most intense sets airing on Ultra Music Festival Live.
🔒 Ultra Doubles Down on Festival Safety
For the fifth straight year, Ultra expanded its partnership with advanced real-time safety technology that allows attendees to report issues instantly through a dedicated mobile app or hotline. This ongoing commitment reinforces Ultra’s position as one of the safest large-scale music events in the world — an important factor as attendance continues to grow year after year.
🎬 Ultra’s New Anniversary Docuseries: “All Eyes On Us”
To honor 25 years of global impact, Ultra released a landmark 25-part documentary series titled All Eyes On Us. Each episode explores a different chapter in Ultra’s evolution, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, artist insights, early festival origins, international expansion, and the cultural rise of electronic dance music.
For listeners of Ultra Music Festival Live, this series adds meaning to every live track you hear — connecting each anthem to a deeper, decades-long story.
🎧 Ultra Music Festival 2026: The Next Era Begins
Ultra is already gearing up for another massive year, returning to Bayfront Park from March 27–29, 2026. And if the early announcements tell us anything, 2026 is going to be packed with heavyweight talent, surprise collaborations, and next-level production.
The lineup so far includes:
- Steve Aoki
- DJ Snake
- Hardwell
- Illenium
- Major Lazer
- Carl Cox
- Amelie Lens b2b Sara Landry
And that’s just Phase 1.
Phase 2 expanded the roster with major names across bass, trance, house, and live electronic performance, and Phase 3 continued piling on high-profile additions and specialty stage takeovers — including huge RESISTANCE programming for techno and underground fans.
Expect 2026 to be one of the most musically diverse Ultra years yet.
🚧 Miami Traffic & Road Closures: The Ultra Footprint Grows
With Ultra continuing to expand, Miami implemented a wider footprint of traffic adjustments in 2025, with road closures and detours surrounding Bayfront Park stretching nearly two weeks. Biscayne Boulevard reroutes, increased police presence, and coordination from multiple agencies helped keep the flow moving.
Expect similar citywide planning for 2026 as Ultra’s infrastructure scales upward.
🎶 Historic Ultra Moments: Skrillex’s Massive Return
One of the most celebrated highlights of Ultra 2025 was Skrillex’s return, delivering a 90-minute set that blended his classics with tracks from a surprise new album. Fans and media hailed it as one of the standout sets of the entire anniversary — a fusion of nostalgia, innovation, and raw festival energy.
You can hear selections from that set now on Ultra Music Festival Live.
🌿 Mission: Home Continues to Lead the Industry
Ultra’s sustainability achievements reached powerful milestones in 2025:
- Over 2 million single-use plastic items eliminated
- Massive reductions in other single-use materials
- Expanded Eco Village community programming
- New climate-focused partnerships and on-site education
Ultra is proving that large-scale music events can be environmentally responsible — and in many ways, pioneering new industry standards.
🔊 What’s Streaming This Week on Ultra Music Festival Live
Here’s what listeners can expect on rotation right now:
🔥 Featured 25th Anniversary Sets
We’re airing some of the most historic sets from Ultra 2025 — Carl Cox, Hardwell, Amelie Lens, Afrojack’s “Titanium” moment, and more.
🎧 Early Highlights from the 2026 Lineup
Hear live performances from artists already confirmed for UMF 2026, pulled from previous Ultra locations worldwide.
🌍 Global Ultra Flashbacks
A rotating selection of legendary sets from Ultra’s international editions.
🌱 Mission: Home Spotlight
Short-form features and moments highlighting Ultra’s sustainability achievements woven between sets.
Bottom Line
Ultra Music Festival is entering a new era — a sold-out 25th anniversary, unprecedented sustainability efforts, powerful tech expansions, groundbreaking performances, and a massive 2026 lineup already in motion.
And at Ultra Music Festival Live, we’re bringing every beat of that history and future straight to your speakers.