Electrical Daisy Carnival (EDC) returned in 2025 to Mexico Metropolis for the eleventh version of EDC Mexico. This EDC is the proper mixture of Mexico’s vibe and Insomniac’s magic, and one which competition goers gained’t wish to miss.
Hosted at Mexico Metropolis’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the competition featured performances from artists similar to Sara Landry, Deorro, Deadmau5, Dimitri Vegas, FISHER, Tiësto, Nico Moreno, Excision, Chase & Standing, and lots of extra.
Those that have attended different EDCs perceive the magic they create, and EDC Mexico was no exception. Learn our evaluation about our weekend at EDC Mexico 2025 beneath the electrical sky.
Vibes: ★★★★☆
The vibes of worldwide festivals hit totally different, in the easiest way, and this yr’s EDC Mexico vibes have been a few of our favorites. Bringing collectively attendees from numerous elements of the world, EDC Mexico continues to show itself as one of many competition’s most numerous and thrilling worldwide editions. Though we heard most individuals talking Spanish, we met folks from everywhere in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, all coming collectively to bounce beneath the Mexican Electrical Sky.
The folks of Mexico are among the finest to celebration with, and though the competition was for all ages, everybody was very respectful. All the youngsters we bumped into gave the impression to be having a good time identical to everybody else, and there was additionally an older crowd. Dancing collectively as one massive household gave us a way of consolation we don’t get at different festivals—it even made us assume how fantastic it might be to expertise that with our personal households.
The competition grounds felt huge but straightforward to navigate, with sufficient house to bounce with out feeling overwhelmed. Even throughout the busiest units, we may undergo the gang with out the shoulder-to-shoulder chaos of U.S. festivals. We discovered the power enjoyable and welcoming. We even observed extra Kandi, trinket buying and selling, and colourful rave apparel than the earlier yr.
We loved the distributors strolling across the grounds promoting popcorn, tacos, and personal-size pizzas, as we didn’t must enterprise removed from our spot to seize a snack in the course of units. Meals objects, merchandise, and VIP price a fraction of what we are inclined to pay at American festivals, making our competition expertise far more gratifying.
Manufacturing: ★★★★☆
We cherished seeing the native roots being embraced. Mexican references have been in all places, from the meals to the artwork to the music, and it was stunning.
The levels have been grand, the lasers on level, and there was no scarcity of fireworks. Kinetic Discipline, Circuit Grounds, and Neon Backyard boasted top-tier manufacturing, with CO2 cannons, lasers, and pyrotechnics elevating every artist’s set. Nonetheless, we did discover a slight sound bleed between Circuit Grounds and the Kinetic Discipline levels.
The VIP areas have been properly put collectively, providing a tasty number of meals, facilities, and dancing house not present in GA. We notably loved the Neon Backyard stage and its VIP space, which was extra secluded and felt like a mini-festival within EDC.
EDC’s “carnival” theme felt very current, with a number of rides scattered throughout the competition grounds and all of the interactive parts of the model installations—the immersive experiences made for a lot of fun-filled aspect quests.
Visually, we discovered the levels and competition grounds extra vibrant than final yr, and it was reassuring to see the competition make these enhancements. Particularly, Bionic Jungle was one stage we discovered essentially the most stimulating with all of the decor and multitude of lasers. Our solely grievance is that the stage is so in style that it will get packed shortly. That is one thing we’ve observed at different EDC’s as properly.
Music: ★★★★☆
The music at this yr’s EDC Mexico showcased a formidable number of digital music. With proficient home, techno, dubstep, and psytrance artists, there was one thing for everybody.
One of many high moments from the weekend included an insane set from Sara Landry at Circuit Grounds and an unimaginable set from Deorro at Kinetic Discipline, amongst others. Shlømo had us in techno heaven at Neon Backyard, and its murph gave us all of the feels at Circuit Grounds. Artists like Martin Garrix, Dimitri Vegas, and Miss Monique introduced implausible power to the Kinetic Discipline.
The ultimate day was all about techno for us. For Shlømo, Trym, and Nico Moreno, Neon Backyard was packed to the brim, even in VIP. Taking a tiny break from Neon Backyard, we bought our drum & bass, BADDADAN repair at Chase & Standing.
There have been additionally so many proficient native artists embracing their roots and enjoying Mexican music, which added to the cultural expertise of the entire weekend. The fusion of native sounds with the big competition power hit otherwise and made our expertise really feel much more particular.
Closing our time at EDC Mexico with an unimaginable set from Amelie Lens was the proper ending to an unforgettable weekend.
Total, the lineup was top-tier, and we have been operating from stage to stage making an attempt to catch slightly little bit of everybody. The presence of techno throughout the weekend introduced such excessive power, even to the principle stage, that it was thrilling to witness.
Venue: ★★★☆☆
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez supplied a spacious setting that comfortably held this yr’s huge competition crowd. Like EDC Las Vegas, it is usually a raceway. With six primary levels and loads of activations, there was at all times one thing to discover.
Meals choices have been a serious spotlight, with loads of reasonably priced and scrumptious native eats. It was a welcome change from overpriced competition meals, from road tacos to esquites and even cups of noodles.
Sponsorships are a large a part of EDC Mexico and produce an interactive aspect we want we noticed extra of at U.S. festivals. Nearly all of the sponsor areas had viewing decks, actions, and, after all, presents. From Taki’s to Monster, Dos Equis, Oxxo, and extra, there have been many spots to relax, seize a drink, and rating freebies.
One draw back of the weekend was the chilly and the rain—particularly on day two. There weren’t many locations to shelter, so most attendees crowded beneath the few lined picnic tables or within the Bionic Jungle till the rain handed.
Though the venue holds the competition’s measurement properly, it’s at the very least an hour or extra from the place most ravers keep. Plus, leaving the venue might be a little bit of a problem, relying on the time. Visitors bought wild, and making an attempt to coordinate a experience to the proper entrance whereas getting swarmed by taxi drivers aggressively yelling “Taxi, Taxi!” grew to become extra overwhelming because the weekend went on.
EDC Mexico’s terrain tends to be very uneven, making platform footwear unsuitable. Even treading rigorously throughout the lined areas, we noticed a number of folks tripping, together with ourselves.
Meals & Beverage: ★★★★☆
The meals choice at EDC Mexico didn’t disappoint, catering to every kind of cravings. There was one thing for everybody, whether or not you have been within the temper for genuine tacos, esquites, flautas, or a basic burger and fries.
Avenue meals staples and candy treats have been added to the variability, making certain that festivalgoers by no means ran out of choices. Plus, meals stalls have been conveniently positioned close to each stage, making grabbing a chunk between units straightforward with out lacking the motion.
Pricing was additionally less expensive in comparison with U.S. festivals. Most dishes have been moderately priced, with cups of noodles for 70 PESOS ($3.42 USD), personal-sized pizzas for 120 PESOS ($5.86 USD), or a large bowl of contemporary fruit for 80 PESOS ($3.91 USD). The drinks have been additionally moderately priced, making it straightforward to remain hydrated with out spending a fortune.
We cherished that there have been loads of budget-friendly choices. Though the meals stands have been moderately priced, even cheaper choices might be discovered at Oxxo or the meals distributors strolling across the competition. Apart from, activations like Takis and Monster have been nice locations to cease for a free deal with.
Total, the meals at EDC Mexico was a high spotlight of the expertise. It supplied a scrumptious style of native and worldwide flavors that completely complemented the competition’s environment.
Total
EDC Mexico proves time and time once more why it’s a bucket-list competition for ravers. Each second felt magical with a stacked lineup, next-level manufacturing, and a crowd that introduced unmatched power.
However it wasn’t simply the music that made it particular—the unimaginable meals, the wealthy tradition of Mexico, and the seamless mix of native and international competition parts took the expertise to a different degree. The affordability of meals, drinks, and VIP entry made the weekend much more gratifying than U.S. festivals, and the power from the gang was actually unmatched.
That mentioned, there’s at all times room for enchancment. The competition may benefit from extra lined areas to offer shelter from sudden climate and improved pathways to make navigating the uneven terrain safer. Moreover, addressing the visitors congestion when leaving the venue would make for a smoother finish to every evening.
Nonetheless, EDC Mexico stays considered one of our favourite competition editions, and we’ll maintain returning to it. Till subsequent yr—see you beneath the Electrical Sky in Mexico.
