Know before you go

• It runs from dusk to dawn: days are for sleep and pool parties.

Airport to Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Harry Reid International (LAS) is 10 minutes from the Strip. Rideshare is about $25 to $35; taxis use zone fares.

Official shuttles from Strip hotels; the Speedway is 30 minutes north.

Public transport directions to Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: The LINQ Hotel
• Mid-range: Park MGM
• Splurge: Wynn Las Vegas

Links search the nights from 20 May to 24 May. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival weekend schedule for 21 to 23 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.
• Adventuredome at Circus Circus.
• Springs Preserve.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Rooftop bars and clubs on the Strip.
• Fremont East bars.

Ten tours worth booking for EDC Las Vegas

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Lotus of Siam Northern Thai, off-Strip
• Bacchanal Buffet Caesars Palace buffet
• Raku Japanese robata in Chinatown
• In-N-Out Burger Next to the LINQ
• Eataly At Park MGM
• Esther's Kitchen Italian in the Arts District

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Neon Museum.
• Mob Museum.
• AREA15 and Meow Wolf.

Getting around on event days

• The Monorail runs along the east side of the Strip; the Deuce bus runs 24 hours.
• Walking the Strip takes longer than it looks: resorts are huge.

Day trips from Las Vegas

• Hoover Dam: 45 minutes
• Red Rock Canyon: 30 minutes
• Grand Canyon West: 2.5 hours

Questions people ask

When is EDC Las Vegas 2027?

The next edition is 21 to 23 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Las Vegas Motor Speedway?

Harry Reid International (LAS) is 10 minutes from the Strip. Rideshare is about $25 to $35; taxis use zone fares. Official shuttles from Strip hotels; the Speedway is 30 minutes north.

Where should I stay for EDC Las Vegas?

For most visitors the best base is Center Strip (Flamingo Road): Walk to most venues, many resort fees.

What else can we do around EDC Las Vegas?

Good short outings in Las Vegas include Grand Canyon helicopter flight, Hoover Dam tour, Red Rock Canyon hike or e-bike. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near EDC Las Vegas?

Family-friendly picks: Grand Canyon West with Skywalk, Hoover Dam tour, Red Rock Canyon hike or e-bike. Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.

How far is Las Vegas Motor Speedway from Las Vegas centre?

About 23 km in a straight line. Official shuttles from Strip hotels; the Speedway is 30 minutes north.

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