Miami City Commission Approves New 20 Year Deal For Ultra At Bayfront Park

Today marks a historic moment for the City of Miami and for the global electronic music community as the Miami City Commission approves a long-term agreement structured in successive terms totaling up to 20 years, extending a longstanding and defining partnership with the City built over three decades and reinforcing Miami’s standing as a global center for electronic dance music.

This decision reflects a level of trust and confidence that we do not take lightly. Today’s vote reflects a clear mandate from the residents of the City of Miami and the broader community, carried forward through the action of the Miami City Commission. We are grateful to the Mayor, the Chairwoman and members of the City Commission, City staff, the Bayfront Park Management Trust and its Chair, the Miami DDA, and other key stakeholders for their leadership, partnership, and continued support.

Ultra Music Festival brings people from around the world to Miami to share in electronic music, art, and culture. With that comes a responsibility to produce the event thoughtfully, making ongoing operational improvements and actively exploring new technologies to minimize impacts on the surrounding community and advance sustainability and stewardship.

We extend particular thanks to the residents who have engaged with us in good faith over the years, whose voices and accountability have helped to cement the brand as a permanent fixture in the City.

We extend our sincere thanks to our fans, artists, sponsors, sustainability partners, vendors, and the broader community who have grown alongside Ultra and continue to shape what it represents today.

We thank the City of Miami for choosing us to continue as stewards of Bayfront Park for the next generation.

“Being born and raised in Miami, and having started Ultra here in 1999, makes today incredibly special. We are deeply appreciative of the opportunity to continue producing Ultra at Bayfront Park in the City of Miami. With Ultra spanning all corners of the globe, Miami is home. Nearly three decades on, Ultra and Miami are synonymous, defining a global music and lifestyle culture.” - russellfaibisch, Co-Founder & CEO