The Ultra Music Festival is underway in Downtown Miami, drawing over 150,000 electronic music fans to Bayfront Park for performances and light shows. Security measures are in place, with undercover officers and coordination between multiple agencies to ensure the safety of festival-goers, as reported by Local 10. The city’s streets and nearby hotels are expected to be active, with rooftop parties and yachts being used for afterparties.
Law enforcement is preparing for the large crowd of attendees and the expected increase in traffic across Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach. Officials have advised the public to stay alert, particularly regarding the fraudulent resale of sold-out tickets. "This year’s festival sold out and UMF was already accepting requests for the 2026 tickets waitlist on Wednesday," Local 10 highlighted. Despite the lively party atmosphere, strict festival policies prohibit the entry of illegal substances, weapons, and various items, including glow sticks and backpacks, to ensure safety and order.
With an international audience arriving in Miami, the Ultra Music Festival draws dance music fans from various countries. "I am from Spain," Rene Perez told CBS Miami, expressing the international pull of this event, "It's amazing to be here—the weather, the people." In addition to law enforcement efforts, more than 20 surveillance cameras have been positioned throughout the festival venue, providing both street-level and aerial views of the event, according to Lt. Alex Gutierrez of the Miami Police Department.
Amid the excitement, health and safety remain top concerns, particularly with Miami's warm temperatures posing a risk for dehydration. "Hydration is key, staying together and wearing loose-fitting clothes to ensure you're safe," Lt. Pete Sanchez of Miami Fire Rescue emphasized in a CBS Miami interview. As part of the crime prevention efforts, Miami Police Chief Manny Morales provided a message: "If you're thinking about coming to Ultra and victimizing attendees or others downtown, think twice," he declared, "If you commit a crime in Miami, we're going to find out who you are, we're going to arrest you and we're going to hold you to the full extent of the law."
