EDC Expanding to Colombia With Medellín Festival in 2026

EDC, one of the world's most prominent EDM festivals, will launch in Colombia in October 2026, its organizer Insomniac Events announced today.

Transforming Medellín's Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot sports complex, the festival is primed to continue EDC's global growth following successful editions across Asia, Europe and the Americas. The city offers what Insomniac founder and CEO Pasquale Rotella described as the perfect backdrop for EDC's blend of dance music, art and community engagement.

“We’re committed to growing this global community and sharing the magic of EDC with the world," Rotella said in a statement. "Choosing a new location for EDC is never random. It comes down to a few key factors. First, we look for a local partner who shares our values, understands the spirit of EDC, and has the vision and dedication to help bring it to life."

The inaugural EDC Colombia represents a partnership between Insomniac and Páramo Presenta, part of Latin American entertainment powerhouse OCESA. The company, with whom Insomniac has long collaborated to produce EDC Mexico, is "an incredible team that fits that perfectly," Rotella said.

"We are very proud to bring to Colombia such a major brand with so much history, and one that has been fundamental to the growth of electronic dance music worldwide, like EDC," added Páramo Presenta's Santiago Vélez. "Medellín will become the center of the electronic world in October 2026, and we hope to reveal more details soon about this festival that is returning to South America."

The festival will feature "a massive lineup of world-renowned electronic artists" as well as multiple stage designs, large-scale art installations and carnival rides while incorporating local cultural influences, according to a press release shared with EDM.com.

Additional details, including lineup, dates and ticketing information will be announced in the months ahead. Fans can register for updates on the festival via its official website.

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