Ultra Music Festival’s 25th anniversary rolled into Day 2 on March 29, 2025, at Miami’s Bayfront Park, and despite a drizzle that tried to dampen spirits, the EDM faithful turned it into a wet-and-wild celebration. From earth-shaking drops to rare back-to-back sets, here are the standout moments that defined the night.
Hardwell Shuts It Down
The main stage belonged to Hardwell on March 29, as he closed out the night with a set fans are already calling legendary. His big room mastery unleashed massive drops that had the soaked crowd jumping in unison, lights piercing the rain. Social media’s still buzzing with clips of the chaos—pure Ultra energy at its finest.
Skrillex’s Bass Apocalypse
After a decade away, Skrillex stormed back to Ultra on March 29, and the main stage wasn’t ready. His bass-heavy arsenal—think signature snarls and unexpected remixes—turned Bayfront into a sonic battlefield. Fans lost it, and the echoes of those drops lingered long after the set ended.
Carl Cox Reinvents Techno
Techno titan Carl Cox took over his “Carl Cox Invites” stage on March 29 with his experimental “Evolution” show. Manipulating sounds live, he delivered a masterclass in boundary-pushing beats. It was a deep dive into techno’s future, and the crowd ate up every warped second.
Deadmau5 b2b Pendulum: Genre Chaos Done Right
One of the night’s wildest surprises was Deadmau5 teaming up with Pendulum for a back-to-back set on March 29. Blending progressive grooves with drum-and-bass fury, this rare pairing was a highlight that had ravers screaming through the rain. A perfect clash of styles, executed flawlessly.
Carl Cox: Raw Techno Power at Ultra 2025 Day 2
Carl Cox brought his unmistakable presence to Ultra 2025’s Day 2, commanding the Resistance Megastructure with a no-production set that stripped away the frills and focused purely on the art of DJing. On March 29, 2025, the techno legend unleashed his “Evolution” show, delivering a relentless barrage of pulsating beats that reverberated through the soaked Bayfront Park crowd. Eschewing pre-prepared live elements, Cox relied on his decades-honed skills, crafting an immersive, gritty experience that reminded everyone why he remains a towering figure in electronic music.
Armin van Buuren: A Producer’s Masterclass on the Main Stage
Across the festival grounds, Armin van Buuren turned the Main Stage into his personal canvas with a producer-only set that dazzled Ultra 2025 attendees on Day 2. On March 29, 2025, the trance icon curated a seamless journey of his own productions and exclusive edits, blending soaring anthems with unexpected, genre-bending twists. Every drop and buildup bore his signature touch, offering fans a polished yet dynamic performance that highlighted his evolution as a producer while keeping the drenched crowd locked in euphoria from start to finish.
Crowd Resilience Steals the Show
Rain? What rain? On March 29, thousands of EDM diehards proved Ultra’s spirit can’t be washed out. Soaked shoes, drenched gear, and all, they danced through the downpour, vibing to MORTEN, Frank Walker, and more. One fan’s mantra—“Rain, hail, sun, we are there”—summed up the unbreakable energy.
Day 2 of Ultra 2025 on March 29 was a testament to why this festival’s legacy endures: unstoppable music, unreal performances, and a crowd that’ll rage no matter what. Stay tuned for more as the 25th anniversary weekend wraps—weather be damned!
