EDC Thailand 2026 returns from January 16 to 18 at Rhythm Park in Phuket, bringing the global Electric Daisy Carnival festival back to Thailand for it's second edition. With a new purpose-built venue, expanded festival zones, and updated experiences like Downtown EDC and Binary Beach, this year's festival introduces several changes that will change the way people spend their weekend including traveling to the festival, entry rules, stage layouts and after-parties. This guide breaks down the key details so you know exactly what to expect before you go.
1. Dates, Entry Rules, Age Limit, and ID Policy
EDC Thailand 2026 runs from January 16 to 18, 2026, with daily show hours from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and the event follows a strict no re-entry policy, meaning you cannot leave and return on the same day. The festival is strictly 20+, and all attendees must present a valid physical photo ID at the gate. Accepted forms of identification are a Thai National ID card or Thai driver’s license with a photo and date of birth, a passport issued by the Thai government or any foreign government with a photo and date of birth, or a driver’s license or identification card issued by a foreign government together with a copy of the passport. Photocopies, digital images, student cards, and expired documents are not accepted, and ID checks apply to both Thai and international visitors.
2. The Venue: Rhythm Park Phuket, Its Scale, and Location
EDC Thailand 2026 takes place at Rhythm Park in Phuket’s Choeng Thale area, located on Bandon-Cherngtalay Road, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand. The venue sits near Laguna Phuket and Bang Tao Beach and is designed as a purpose-built outdoor festival ground with expanded open space to accommodate multiple main stages, Downtown EDC, art installations, and crowd movement without the constraints of temporary setups. This layout enables larger production builds and more integrated festival zones compared with last year’s location, and places Rhythm Park within easy access of major resort areas and transport routes in northwest Phuket.
3. Getting There: Shuttles, Ride-Hailing, and Transport Planning
Official EDC shuttles for EDC Thailand 2026 are currently sold out, which means most attendees will rely on ride-hailing services such as Grab and Bolt or pre-arranged private transport to reach Rhythm Park. After the festival ends each night, demand for cars increases sharply and prices on ride-hailing platforms typically rise, so it is strongly recommended to pre-book return transport in advance or arrange a fixed-price driver through your hotel or a local service to avoid long waits and surge pricing. As of now, there is no confirmed on-site public parking information, and private car access may be restricted, which makes advance transport planning one of the most important parts of attending EDC Thailand 2026 smoothly.
4. The Five Stages and What Each One Is For
EDC Thailand 2026 is built around five stages, each tied to a specific sound and scale based on the published set times and stage hosts. kineticFIELD is the mainstage for large crossover names such as Tiësto and Axwell b2b Sebastian Ingrosso on Friday, Zedd and Fisher on Saturday, and Armin van Buuren and deadmau5 on Sunday. circuitGROUNDS is hosted by Bassrush and focuses on bass and harder electronic sounds, with artists like Svdden Death, Sub Focus, Wilkinson, Seven Lions, and Knock2 appearing across the weekend. stereoBLOOM is hosted by Factory 93 and carries techno and harder club sounds, with artists such as Nina Kraviz, KI KI, VTSS, Lilly Palmer, and Angerfist scheduled there. bionicJUNGLE presents house and melodic styles, with artists like DJ Seinfeld, Joseph Capriati, Loco Dice, and Mija across the three days. The boombox stage rotates smaller and regional artists throughout the festival and runs alongside the main stages as a secondary performance area.
5. What’s New in 2026: Downtown EDC and New Festival Areas
EDC Thailand 2026 expands beyond the stages with the introduction of Downtown EDC and new themed areas inside Rhythm Park. Downtown EDC includes features such as the Wedding Chapel, Kandi Casino, karaoke battles, and interactive installations, creating a central social zone separate from the music stages where people can spend time between sets. This area is designed to sit at the center of the festival layout and functions as a gathering point rather than a performance space. Alongside this, new themed zones such as Binary Beach are being added to increase the number of distinct areas across the site and reduce crowd pressure around the main stages.
6. Binary Beach and the Expanded Festival World
EDC Thailand 2026 introduces Binary Beach as a new themed area inside Rhythm Park, adding a separate environment to the festival beyond the main stages and Downtown EDC. This area is designed as a distinct zone within the site rather than a performance-focused space, contributing to a layout where the festival is structured as multiple connected environments rather than a single central field. The addition of Binary Beach reflects EDC’s approach of building separate themed spaces across the site, which increases the overall scale of the festival and spreads activity across more areas of the venue.
7. Fireworks, Performers, and Nightly Show Elements
EDC Thailand 2026 includes scheduled fireworks, aerial elements, and roaming performers as part of the nightly production across the festival grounds. Fireworks are tied to the closing moments of the mainstage sets each night, while performers and installations move through the crowd and central areas rather than staying fixed to one location. These elements are not separate shows but are integrated into the festival flow and are visible from multiple stages and walkways throughout the evening.
8. Official After-Parties and Who Is Playing
EDC Thailand 2026 has four official after-parties tied directly to the festival weekend and its closing day. On January 16, Beltran plays the official after-party at Illuzion Phuket following the first day of the festival. On January 17, Fisher plays at Illuzion Phuket after the second festival day. On January 18, Eli Brown plays at Illuzion Phuket following the final festival night. The festival then closes with a post-event beach club party on January 19 at YONA Beach Club, featuring Loco Dice. These events run after the main festival hours and require separate tickets from the festival itself.
9. Weather, Timing, and What to Prepare For
EDC Thailand 2026 takes place at Rhythm Park, Phuket, on January 16, 17, and 18, with official festival hours from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM each day, and the event runs rain or shine. The festival happens in January during Phuket’s dry season, with warm daytime temperatures and humidity that typically persists into the evening. Daytime highs often reach the high 20s to low 30s Celsius. Although rain is less frequent in January than other months, brief showers remain possible, so lightweight clothing, sun protection, and good hydration are practical planning considerations.
10. Set Times and How to Plan Your Day
Set times for EDC Thailand 2026 are already available, which means you can plan your festival days by stage and artist in advance. With five stages running at the same time, clashes between artists and genres are unavoidable, so checking the set time schedule before arriving helps you decide where to be at specific times rather than trying to navigate everything on the spot. Refer to the set time image below to map out your priority sets, identify overlaps, and plan breaks around peak crowd periods in the evening.
EDC Thailand 2026 brings a different structure to the festival compared with last year, from the move to Rhythm Park and the addition of Downtown EDC and Binary Beach to the way the weekend now extends into official after-parties and a post-festival beach event. With set times already available, a defined stage identity, and confirmed after-party dates and venues, this edition is built around planning rather than spontaneity, especially when it comes to transport, schedule clashes, and late-night movement across Phuket. Knowing these details before arriving makes it easier to focus on the artists and spaces you actually care about instead of trying to solve logistics during the weekend.
