EDC Thailand 2026 guideFrom official sources · checked Oct 14

at a glance

Hours: 3 PM – 12 AM daily
Age: 20+. 20+ with valid photo ID. Digital IDs, school IDs, consular IDs, birth certificates, expired IDs and photocopies are not accepted.
Camping: Overnight camping near the venue is strictly prohibited.
Re-entry: No ins and outs; your wristband can be scanned in only once per day.
Bags: Purses, bags or backpacks up to 12 x 6 x 12 in (30 x 15 x 30 cm) with no more than one pocket; they do not need to be clear.
Payments: Cashless event; credit, debit, Samsung Pay, Apple Pay and Android Pay are accepted. Cash can be exchanged on site for a prepaid card.
Shuttles: Official shuttle passes cover three days of round trips from selected pickup points, departing 14:00 to 19:00 and returning 23:00 to 02:00 daily; Hotel EDC guests ride free.

Day	Gates	Music	Ends
Friday, December 18	3 PM	—	12 AM
Saturday, December 19	3 PM	—	12 AM
Sunday, December 20	3 PM	—	12 AM

Allowed

Not allowed

Aerosol products
Balls or frisbees
Costumes resembling public safety or staff uniforms, including high-visibility vests
Drones and remote-controlled toys
Drugs or drug paraphernalia
Gas masks
Glass, cans, cups or coolers
Laser pointers and air horns
Markers, pens or spray paint
Massagers
Outside food or beverages, including alcohol and candy
Over-the-counter medication
Pets
Professional photo, video or audio equipment
Red-colored light-up wands, batons or lightsabers
Stickers and flyers
Tents, large umbrellas, chairs or blankets
Toy guns, water guns and slingshots
Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, pepper spray and fireworks
Wind chairs or sofas

Rhythm Park

Thanon Bandon-Cherngtalay, Bang Tao Beach, Choeng Thale, Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand

Shuttles: Official shuttle passes cover three days of round trips from selected pickup points, departing 14:00 to 19:00 and returning 23:00 to 02:00 daily; Hotel EDC guests ride free.
Public transit: The organizers advise using public transportation.
Accessibility: Audio describer requests are due 14 days before the event; ASL interpretation, captioning, braille or large print and other communication requests are due 30 days before.

Lowest advertised price per tier

Where is the festival?

At Rhythm Park in Phuket, a new venue for 2026.

Can I enter at any time?

Yes, as long as your ticket has not already been scanned that day.

Will set times be posted in advance?

Yes, on the website and social channels in the days before the festival.

What is the camera policy?

Cameras with fixed, non-detachable lenses and handheld video devices under 6 in are fine; professional cameras are not allowed.

What does VIP include?

A VIP viewing deck and dance area, expedited entry, air-conditioned restrooms, a VIP Ferris wheel, VIP lockers and seated chill zones.

Is the event rain or shine?

Yes, the festival takes place rain or shine.

What is the drug policy?

Zero tolerance. Police work inside and outside the event and Thailand imposes severe penalties for drug offenses.

Is there a lost and found?

Yes, at the venue during festival hours; contact the organizers about items between or after show days.

Is alcohol sold?

Bars throughout the festival serve beer and spirits; service hours may be limited.

Collected from these pages on Wednesday, October 14. Festivals change policies close to the date, so check the official site before you travel.

Pick your sets, see what clashes, and build one schedule with your crew. Works offline at the festival.