LAS VEGAS, NV — Insomniac has officially detailed the three-day programming for the iconic kineticFIELD, circuitGROUNDS, and neonGARDEN stages for EDC Las Vegas 2026. Scheduled for May 15–17, the festival’s 30th-anniversary celebration is set to feature a strategic balance of global superstars and underground innovators, highlighted by massive back-to-back sets and highly anticipated sunrise performances from trance legends Above & Beyond and Armin van Buuren.
kineticFIELD: The Heart of the Electric Sky
The mainstage will host a diverse array of global talent across the weekend, focusing on stadium-filling energy and emotional milestones:
- Friday, May 15: The opening night features The Chainsmokers, Fisher, and Charlotte de Witte. A major highlight is the Laidback Luke B2B Chuckie set, bringing a heavy dose of "Dutch House" nostalgia, alongside a performance from Porter Robinson (DJ Set).
- Saturday, May 16: Big-room energy dominates with Hardwell, Kaskade, and Steve Aoki. Bass music makes a rare mainstage appearance with Subtronics and Sub Focus, while Above & Beyond will provide the official Sunrise Set.
- Sunday, May 17: The final day features Martin Garrix, Zedd, and a massive GRiZ B2B Wooli collaboration. The weekend will officially conclude with a legendary Armin van Buuren Sunrise Set.
circuitGROUNDS: Production Powerhouse
Known for its massive LED screens and high-intensity production, circuitGROUNDS offers a grittier, high-energy alternative:
- Friday: A heavy focus on bass and hard techno with I Hate Models, Nico Moreno, Ray Volpe, and Wooli.
- Saturday: A genre-bending day featuring house and techno icons like Tiësto and Peggy Gou B2B KI/KI, alongside a high-energy set from Sammy Virji.
- Sunday: The stage shifts toward deep and melodic grooves with Solomun, Vintage Culture, Kevin de Vries, and Chris Stussy.
neonGARDEN: The Techno Fortress
For those seeking the underground, neonGARDEN offers curated takeovers throughout the weekend:
- Friday: Hosted by Time Warp, featuring Adriatique, Peggy Gou, and a special DJ Tennis B2B Chloé Caillet set.
- Saturday: A house-focused day with Luciano, Silvie Loto, and a massive three-way B2B from Josh Baker, Kettama, and Prospa.
- Sunday: The "Hard Techno" finale featuring 999999999, Indira Paganotto, Klangkuenstler, and the legendary Frankie Bones.
Sources
- Official EDC Las Vegas 2026 Lineup Portal: lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com (Direct Stage Roster Verification)
- Insomniac Events Social Media: instagram.com/edc_lasvegas (Stage Breakdown Announcement)
- EDM Identity: edmidentity.com (Daily Artist Split Analysis)
- Dancing Astronaut: dancingastronaut.com (30th Anniversary Programming Highlights)