EDC Medellín to host first Colombian edition of electronic music festival

The Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is making its debut in Colombia, with Medellín selected as the official South American host city. The festival is scheduled to take place on October 10 and 11 at the Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot.

The event is expected to feature over 80 national and international artists across seven different stages, including kineticFIELD, circuitGROUNDS, and neonGARDEN. The festival aims to host approximately 94,000 attendees over the two days.

Economically, the festival is projected to generate approximately US$37.1 million for Medellín, benefiting sectors such as commerce, restaurants, accommodation, and transport. Additionally, the event is estimated to create 61,000 direct and indirect jobs. The Medellín District is implementing an integral strategy to ensure safety and tourism support for visitors during the event.