This year’s edition of EDC Las Vegas was one for the books, so we’re diving into eight special moments from artists throughout the weekend.
EDC Las Vegas returned to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on May 16-18 for another edition that was nothing short of extraordinary. Hundreds of thousands of ravers came together under the electric sky to bask in an experience that only Insomniac can deliver. From surprising sets from scene mainstays to long-awaited debuts, shocking sights, and more, there was no shortage of electrifying experiences at the festival.
Whether you were front row at circuitGROUNDS or dancing in the back of kineticFIELD, it was impossible not to feel the magic in the air at the 29th edition of Electric Daisy Carnival. Mind-blowing production and genre-defying sets infused beautifully to create moments we’ll remember forever. No matter what sets you saw or corners of the speedway you explored, you were exactly where you were meant to be.
Now that the dust has settled from the event, we’re looking back at five special memories that live rent-free in our heads. Keep reading for our eight top moments from this year’s edition of EDC Las Vegas!
Eight Massive Moments from EDC Las Vegas 2025
Taking in the Fireworks During the ISOKNOCK 4EVR Finale
Knock2 and ISOxo came together for an epic ISOKNOCK 4EVR finale that will go down in EDC Las Vegas history. Originally billed as a surprise guest with question marks over their name, ISOKNOCK was officially announced in the days leading up to the festival, and fans went wild. Knock2 and ISOxo took center stage, literally, in a 360° style set that placed them right in the center of Circuit Grounds. With EDC Las Vegas’ famed fireworks erupting across the sky during their performance, attendees couldn’t get enough of one of the highest-energy sets of the weekend.
Enjoying Alesso’s Incredible Drone Show and Beloved Classics
Nostalgia ran rampant during Alesso’s set on Friday night, with a touch of modernism. While his beloved classics like Heroes (We Could Be), Pressure, and Under Control rang out over the speakers, a customized drone show played overhead, depicting statements like “Alesso Loves EDC” with a heart. This year, Insomniac even debuted drones that shoot fireworks, a colossal combination that was mind-blowing to witness in person. Kinetic Field shone brightly on Friday night as headliners were transfixed by Alesso’s set.
Catching a Vibe at Tiësto’s In Search of Sunrise Set
Tiësto returned to his roots to close out EDC Las Vegas 2025. Playing a set stocked full of trance classics, Kinetic Field was the place to be as the sun rose early on Monday morning. Everywhere you turned, you could see headliners basking in the bliss of Tiësto’s melodies, as this marked a monumental return to trance for the artist. While we may never see a performance like this again from Tiësto, hearing iconic tracks, like his remix of Delerium’s “Silence,” while vibing out with friends will forever be etched into our memories.
Basking in the Dark Vibes of Gesaffelstein’s Debut EDC Las Vegas Performance
Gesaffelstein took the stage at cosmicMEADOW for his first-ever performance at EDC Las Vegas. Flocks of headliners mobbed to the grassy fields and bleachers at this stage to witness the brooding prince of darkness himself take over the decks. With the fireworks going off as well behind cosmicMEADOW and a drone show you could see from the stands, Gesaffelstein’s set was the place to be early Sunday morning. Although a few sound issues occurred, the artist carried on and delivered a bold, dynamic performance fit for EDC Las Vegas.
Experiencing Marlon Hoffstadt’s US Debut at kineticFIELD
Berlin-based Marlon Hoffstadt has been making waves across Europe and finally made his long-awaited US debut at EDC Las Vegas. An impressive 70,000 headliners showed up strong and packed out kineticFIELD to hear his bubbly, fast-paced trance releases from the man himself. An ethereal rework of Empire of the Sun’s “Walking on a Dream” especially left ravers transfixed. Sandwiched between legends Armin van Buuren and Tiësto, Hoffstadt solidified his rank in the American dance music scene, with many claiming it to be a top set of the weekend.
Seeing horsegiirL Pack Out bionicJUNGLE during Her First EDC Las Vegas Performance
Quite a few people showed up to see horsegiirL at EDC Las Vegas. The rising artist had the bionicJUNGLE stage filled to capacity with headliners dying to catch a glimpse of her iconic horse mask. horsegiirL had a sea of attendees bouncing to her high-octane beats, with many requesting she play on a bigger stage next time. If you were lucky enough to catch her at EDC Las Vegas, you definitely saw one of the most talked-about sets of the weekend.
Headbanging to Jessica Audiffred b2b LAYZ at bassPOD
The bassPOD was bumping at full speed Saturday evening for the first-ever back-to-back performance between Jessica Audiffred and LAYZ. Between massive dubstep drops, mosh pits, and even a wall of death at one point, many walked away from this performance, claiming it to be a top bass set of EDC Las Vegas 2025. A solid blend of energetic bass-fueled beats with melodic dubstep and more kept a solid flow during the hour-long set. The crowd fed off the duo’s energy on stage high above the crowd, and the bassPOD turned into a headbangers’ paradise.
Dancing Our Hearts Out to Mike Posner’s Iconic Performance
A surprising slot on the lineup, Mike Posner was the perfect way to kick off our final day at EDC Las Vegas. Steve Aoki made an appearance to perform his new remix, and Posner even teased a new dubstep release with PROSECUTE. Fans went crazy when Posner performed “Cooler Than Me,” a highly-anticipated moment that brought us all back to 2010. Posner noted that he felt the presence of his late longtime friend and “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” subject Avicii with him onstage, and the magic of his set resonated throughout kineticFIELD. It’s moments like this that truly can only be felt at EDC Las Vegas.
