May 13–19, 2026 · Daytime Events

EDC Pool Parties Las Vegas 2026

The best dayclubs during EDC Week. Venue breakdowns, pricing, guest list strategy, recovery day planning, and how to combine pool parties with the Las Vegas Motor Speedway festival schedule.

Why EDC Week Pool Parties Are the Best of the Year

EDC pool parties Las Vegas 2026 represent a unique convergence that does not exist during any other week. When 170,000 electronic music fans descend on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for three nights, every dayclub and pool party on the Strip expands its programming to match. Dayclubs that normally operate Friday through Sunday open Wednesday and Thursday as well. Dayclubs that normally book regional and up-and-coming acts book the same artists headlining the main festival stages — at a fraction of the capacity. Encore Beach Club at Wynn, which holds approximately 4,000 people at capacity, becomes the venue where you can stand 30 feet from a headliner who will perform to 60,000 at the festival that same night. Marquee Dayclub atop The Cosmopolitan hosts artists in the tech-house and melodic house lane that EDC's Circuit Grounds stage programs. Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World books the bass-forward acts aligned with EDC's Neon Garden. The pool parties during EDC Week are not warmup events — they are destination events in their own right. Some attendees spend as much on EDC Week pool parties as on festival tickets themselves, because the intimacy, the production level, and the quality of the music experience per dollar is genuinely higher at a 3,000-person pool deck than at the Speedway main stage.

Encore Beach Club: The EDC Dayclub That Never Sleeps

Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas is the gravitational center of EDC pool parties on the Strip. The 60,000 square foot outdoor complex on Wynn's pool terrace includes a main stage, three pools, lily pad daybeds that float in the water, and a wraparound cabana arrangement that lets every sightline see the stage. EBC's footprint is the largest dayclub in Las Vegas, and during EDC Week it operates at maximum expansion — open Wednesday through Sunday with headliner acts each day. The typical EBC EDC Week lineup places its two biggest headliners on Saturday and Sunday, with Thursday and Friday hosting artists who are in town early for their festival sets. Wednesday is the most accessible day — lower ticket prices, men's guest list availability, and artists who are often the hidden gems of the week. Saturday at EBC during EDC Week is the most competitive pool party of the entire year. Cabanas book out months in advance. General admission sells out before noon. Women's guest list closes by 11:30 AM and men's is nonexistent. If Saturday at EBC is on your itinerary, you need a reservation — either a cabana, a daybed, a ticket, or a table — purchased weeks or months before you arrive. The lily pad daybeds are worth the premium: all-inclusive service, a floating platform over the pool, and the single best sightline in the venue.

Marquee Dayclub: Tech-House on the Cosmopolitan Rooftop

Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan occupies the rooftop terrace above the casino level and delivers the best Strip views of any dayclub in Las Vegas. The layout includes a main pool, a separate bungalow section, an elevated stage platform, and a terrace that overlooks the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue — the geographic heart of the Strip. During EDC Week 2026, Marquee Dayclub programs the tech-house and melodic house genre lane that mirrors EDC's Circuit Grounds stage — with confirmed acts including Eli Brown and Danny Avila and Rebuke for the Thursday DayTrip event, Lost Frequencies on Friday, Timmy Trumpet on Saturday, and the Insomniac Records Pool Party featuring OMNOM and CID closing the week on Sunday. The genre alignment is intentional: Marquee has cultivated a tech-house identity that makes it the natural extension of the Circuit Grounds experience for the daytime hours. What distinguishes Marquee Dayclub during EDC Week is the guest list program. Even on festival days, Marquee maintains one of the more accessible guest list windows among the major dayclubs. Women's guest list is available through Thursday and Friday for most events, with limited openings on weekends. Men can get on guest list for Wednesday and Thursday consistently. For festival days Saturday and Sunday, Marquee recommends presale tickets at $40 to $60 to guarantee entry. The rooftop position means there is no air conditioning — factor in the late May heat, which typically reaches 90 to 95 degrees by early afternoon. Arrive by noon for the best temperature window.

Ayu Dayclub: The Best Day-to-Night Pipeline at Resorts World

Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World Las Vegas is the newest major dayclub on the Strip and the one with the most seamless day-to-night programming during EDC Week. The Balinese-themed pool complex is connected directly to Zouk Nightclub through the interior of Resorts World — you can walk from the pool deck to the nightclub without going outside, without getting in a car, and without changing venues. This connectivity makes Ayu and Zouk the single best combined day-to-night experience on the Strip for EDC Week. Ayu's programming leans toward the acts that play EDC's Neon Garden stage — the harder, more underground electronic sounds that do not get dayclub bookings at more commercial venues. Bass music, tech-house with harder edges, and melodic techno are all represented in Ayu's EDC Week calendar. The pool itself is designed with a Balinese resort aesthetic: carved stone detailing, lush plantings, and an atmosphere that feels significantly different from the chrome-and-glass modern design of most Las Vegas dayclubs. That distinctiveness helps during EDC Week, when every major pool party is pulling from the same visitor pool. Capacity at Ayu is smaller than EBC or Marquee Dayclub — around 2,000 to 2,500 at maximum — which means the energy density is higher and the sightlines to the stage are tighter. Ticket prices run $30 to $60, lower than EBC, and guest list availability is better throughout the week.

Two Brand New Dayclubs Open During EDC Week 2026

EDC Week 2026 includes a historic first: two brand new Las Vegas dayclubs opening their doors for the very first time during the week of the festival. OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar at Caesars Palace opens May 15, 2026 — the Friday of EDC festival's opening night. The 46,000-square-foot venue features two main pools flanked by private plunge pools, a year-round Skybar with panoramic Las Vegas Strip views, and a dedicated walkway bridge connecting to OMNIA Nightclub for day-to-night programming without leaving the Caesars Palace footprint. The OMNIA Dayclub opening weekend lineup confirms Fisher, Rüfüs du Sol, and Martin Garrix for the first three days — an opening roster that rivals any established dayclub's peak-season headliners. The Caesars Palace address puts it at the geographic center of the Strip, directly accessible from the Linq Promenade, Bally's, and Paris Las Vegas without a car. Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay opens May 16, 2026 — EDC festival Saturday — with Snoop Dogg as the grand opening headliner. The venue replaces Daylight at Mandalay Bay and reimagines the space as Las Vegas's first dedicated sports-and-pool hybrid, featuring 125 feet of LED screens positioned for full poolside viewing, three heated year-round pools, and private cabanas equipped with gaming consoles and sports programming. Opening during EDC Week means Tailgate Beach Club's inaugural Saturday lands on the highest-demand pool party day of the year. For EDC 2026 attendees, both venues represent a unique opportunity: attend a world-class pool party on the first day the venue has ever opened its doors to the public. First-open-day experiences at Las Vegas venues — especially during peak festival week — are rare and rarely repeated.

LIV Beach, Tao Beach, and the Supporting Dayclubs Worth Knowing

Beyond the top-tier dayclubs, several other Las Vegas pool parties run strong EDC Week programming worth considering. LIV Beach at Fontainebleau Las Vegas is the newest addition to the EDC Week dayclub circuit, bringing the Miami nightlife brand's event model to a fresh 65,000 square foot pool complex at the north end of the Strip. LIV's EDC Week programming mirrors the energy of its flagship Miami venue, emphasizing high-profile DJs, bottle service, and a crowd that straddles the line between EDM and hip-hop. The Fontainebleau location — across Las Vegas Boulevard from the Fashion Show mall — is a 10 to 15 minute walk from mid-Strip hotels, which adds a small friction cost but also means lower walk-in crowds compared to centrally located venues. Tao Beach at The Venetian is one of the longest-running EDC Week pool parties in Las Vegas. The three-story open-air venue above The Venetian casino floor books a curated mix of headliners and underground talent during EDC Week, with an upscale crowd and a programming approach that balances peak EDM with more eclectic bookings. Tao Beach is a stronger choice for Thursday events when the headliner pressure at EBC and Marquee is slightly lower and Tao tends to book stronger acts relative to the crowd size. Soleia at The Vanderpump Hotel (formerly Drai's Beachclub at The Cromwell) is the reimagined 65,000-square-foot rooftop dayclub on the 11th floor, designed by Lisa Vanderpump, featuring three pools, nine private bungalows, and panoramic Strip views — Drai's After Hours continues in the building basement for the post-festival crowd.

EDC Pool Party Pricing, Guest List, and Reservation Strategy

Pool party pricing during EDC Week follows a clear tier structure that you need to understand to budget accurately. Tier 1 is Encore Beach Club on Saturday — the highest-demand pool party day in Las Vegas, full stop. General admission sells for $75 to $100 if available. Cabanas book at $3,000 to $8,000 depending on size. Daybeds run $500 to $1,500 for two. There is no men's guest list on Saturday. Tier 2 is EBC on any other festival day (Friday or Sunday) and Marquee Dayclub on Saturday. Prices run $50 to $75 general admission. Cabanas and daybeds are still premium but more attainable. Limited men's guest list on Friday. Tier 3 is every other dayclub on festival days and any dayclub on Wednesday or Thursday. General admission runs $25 to $50. Guest list is more accessible. Wednesday at any dayclub is the best value day of the week. Strategy: book your highest-priority pool party reservation at least three weeks before EDC Week. EBC Saturday and EBC Friday book out weeks in advance. If you wait until you arrive, you will be paying secondary market prices or getting turned away. For the pool parties where you are not booking in advance, sign up on our guest list form, arrive by 11:00 AM, and plan for the cover charge as a fallback.

Should You Go to a Pool Party on EDC Festival Days?

The recovery pool party on festival days — going to a dayclub on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday afternoon before heading to the Speedway at night — is one of the most debated decisions in EDC trip planning. The argument for going: you are in Las Vegas, world-class DJs are playing at 2:00 PM a quarter mile from your hotel, the energy is perfectly tuned for pre-festival warmup, and skipping it means spending the afternoon in your room watching TV. The argument against: you wake up at 2:00 PM after a 10:00 AM bedtime, you have a full festival night ahead including travel to the Speedway, and adding three hours of pool party before a ten-hour festival night risks burning out before the headliners. The middle path works well: treat the festival-day pool party as a recovery session rather than a rager. Arrive at the pool at 1:00 PM instead of 11:00 AM. Float in the water rather than standing at the stage. Drink one alcoholic drink per hour maximum, pair every drink with water, and eat a full meal before you go. Leave the dayclub by 4:00 PM to give yourself a two-hour window to rest, eat, and hydrate before heading to the Speedway. On this schedule, the festival-day pool party is a net positive — it extends your EDC Week experience without compromising the festival. If you cannot commit to the paced approach, skip the pool party on festival days and save your energy for the Speedway.

EDC Pool Party Calendar: What Is Open Each Day

Understanding which dayclubs operate on which days during EDC Week is essential for planning. Wednesday May 13: EBC, Marquee Dayclub, and Ayu Dayclub are the confirmed EDC Week openers. Tao Beach typically opens Wednesday as well. This is the lowest-pressure day with the best access — no festival tonight, reasonable crowd sizes, and the best opportunity to get into venues that are impossible on Saturday. Thursday May 14: All major dayclubs operating, headliner acts announced, no festival tonight. The biggest Thursday pool parties of the year. Friday May 15: All major dayclubs operating, festival begins tonight at the Speedway — AND OMNIA Dayclub opens for its first day ever. Pool parties are the pre-festival warmup for the entire EDC Week crowd. Crowds arrive earlier than on a normal Friday — expect lines at EBC by 11:30 AM. Fisher, Rüfüs du Sol, and Martin Garrix are confirmed for OMNIA Dayclub's opening weekend starting this day. Saturday May 16: All major dayclubs at peak operation. EBC is at maximum demand. Tailgate Beach Club opens for its first day ever with Snoop Dogg. Book EBC Saturday well in advance — do not count on same-day general admission. Sunday May 17: Final festival night. Pool parties take on a farewell energy. OMNIA Dayclub runs its third day of programming. Strong headliner bookings across all venues. Monday May 18: Select dayclubs run closing events. Check venue calendars — not all are open Monday, but the EDC Week energy carries through the weekend crowd's checkout day.

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Calvin Harris Sat May 16. The most in-demand dayclub event of EDC Week.

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Tech-house rooftop all week — Eli Brown, Lost Frequencies, Timmy Trumpet, Insomniac Records Sunday.

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DJ Snake Fri, Steve Aoki Dim Mak Takeover Sun. Venetian three-story open-air venue.

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Above & Beyond Thu, Zedd Fri, Alesso Sat, Chris Lake Sun at MGM Grand.

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Top Dayclubs

Best EDC Pool Party Venues

Encore Beach Club

The #1 EDC dayclub. 60,000 sq ft at Wynn with lily pad daybeds. Book Saturday well in advance — sells out weeks before EDC Week.

Marquee Dayclub

Tech-house capital on the Cosmopolitan rooftop. Strip views, Eli Brown and Lost Frequencies and Timmy Trumpet anchoring the 2026 EDC Week calendar. Best guest list availability among top dayclubs.

Ayu Dayclub

Balinese-themed at Resorts World. Connected directly to Zouk Nightclub for the best day-to-night pipeline. Bass-forward programming.

LIV Beach

Miami energy at Fontainebleau. 65,000 sq ft at the north Strip with big-name bookings and a crowd that blends EDM and hip-hop.

Tao Beach

Three-story open-air venue at The Venetian. Curated EDC Week lineup mixing headliners and underground talent. Upscale crowd.

Soleia

Rooftop pool at The Vanderpump Hotel (formerly Cromwell). 65,000 sq ft with panoramic Strip views. R&B and hip-hop programming. Drai's After Hours nightclub remains below.

OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar

BRAND NEW for 2026 — opens May 15 at Caesars Palace, the first night of EDC. 46,000 sq ft with two pools, VIP plunge pools, and a year-round Skybar. Connected to OMNIA Nightclub by a dedicated bridge. Opening weekend: Fisher, Rüfüs du Sol, Martin Garrix.

Tailgate Beach Club

BRAND NEW for 2026 — opens May 16 at Mandalay Bay, EDC Saturday. Las Vegas Strip's first sports-themed pool club with 125+ feet of LED screens, three heated pools, and a Snoop Dogg opening party. Year-round heated pools.

Full Lineup

EDC Pool Party Day-by-Day Calendar

Every confirmed dayclub and pool party during EDC Week Las Vegas 2026 with start times, performers, and guest list availability.

Wed May 13 — Kickoff

Best guest list day of the week. Men's and women's guest list both available. Arrive by 11:30 AM. Lowest prices, most relaxed crowds.

Thu May 14 — First Big Day

All major dayclubs running headliner acts. No festival tonight — the pool party IS the main event. Arrive by noon to avoid lines.

Fri May 15 — Festival Night 1

EDC at Speedway Tonight

EDC opens at the Speedway tonight. Treat the pool party as warmup — leave by 4 PM. EBC women-only guest list. OMNIA Dayclub's first-ever day of programming.

Sat May 16 — Peak Day

EDC at Speedway Tonight

Highest-demand day of the year. EBC Calvin Harris sells out weeks in advance — no men's guest list. Three grand openings running simultaneously. Book everything ahead.

Sun May 17 — Closing Day

EDC at Speedway Tonight

Final festival night. Guest list more accessible than Saturday. OMNIA Dayclub Grand Opening Weekend finale with Martin Garrix. Celebratory closing energy across all venues.

Mon May 18 — Recovery Day

Select dayclubs run Monday closing events. Most relaxed pool party of the entire run. Best day to walk in without advance reservations.

* Schedule as of April 2026. Guest list availability varies by date, gender, and arrival time. Sign up through our form for confirmed access.

Common Questions

EDC Pool Parties FAQ

Do Las Vegas dayclubs have special events during EDC Week?

Yes, every major Las Vegas dayclub expands its programming for EDC Week. Dayclubs that normally operate Friday through Sunday open Wednesday and Thursday as well. Programming shifts to higher-profile headliners aligned with EDC's stage genres — Encore Beach Club books progressive house and big room, Marquee Dayclub books tech-house and melodic house, Ayu Dayclub books bass-forward and harder electronic acts. The EDC Week pool party schedule is the most expansive of any week in Las Vegas, and ticket demand is the highest of the year.

What is the best pool party for EDC Week in Las Vegas?

Encore Beach Club at Wynn is the premier EDC Week pool party by headliner quality and production scale. Its 60,000 square foot outdoor complex is the largest dayclub in Las Vegas and books the biggest names in EDM for the afternoon window. Marquee Dayclub is the best alternative for tech-house and melodic house, with more accessible guest list and a rooftop location with Strip views. Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World is the best choice if you are attending Zouk Nightclub that evening — the two venues connect directly through the Resorts World property.

How much does an EDC Week pool party cost?

Prices vary significantly by venue and day. Encore Beach Club on Saturday is the most expensive: general admission $75 to $100, daybeds $500 to $1,500, cabanas $3,000 to $8,000. EBC on weekdays and Marquee Dayclub on Saturday run $50 to $75 general admission. Ayu Dayclub, LIV Beach, and Tao Beach run $30 to $60 depending on the headliner. Wednesday and Thursday events are 20 to 40 percent cheaper than weekend events at the same venues. Guest list can reduce or eliminate the cover charge — sign up early and arrive before noon.

Can I get guest list for a pool party during EDC Week?

Yes, though with significant restrictions on peak days. Women's guest list is available at most dayclubs on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during EDC Week. On Saturday and Sunday, women's guest list closes earlier and may not be available at EBC at all. Men's guest list is very limited during EDC Week — Wednesday is the most reliable day, and festival-day weekends often have no men's guest list at the highest-demand venues. Sign up through our form in advance, arrive by 11:00 AM for pool parties, and have a payment backup ready for days when guest list is capped.

Should I go to a pool party on the same day as EDC festival?

Yes, if you manage your energy. The festival-day pool party works best as a relaxed warmup rather than a second rager. Arrive at noon rather than 10:00 AM, drink water between every alcoholic beverage, eat a full meal before you go, and leave by 4:00 PM. This gives you a two-hour rest window before heading to the Speedway at 7:00 PM. Treating the pool party as an energy management tool rather than a separate festival keeps you functional for the ten-hour Speedway night. If you cannot commit to the moderated pace, skip the pool party on festival days.

What time do EDC pool parties open and close?

Las Vegas dayclubs during EDC Week typically open at 11:00 AM and close between 6:00 and 7:00 PM. Encore Beach Club opens at 11:00 AM and runs until 6:00 PM or later. Marquee Dayclub opens at 11:00 AM and runs until 6:30 PM. Ayu Dayclub opens at 11:00 AM and connects to Zouk's evening programming starting around 10:00 PM. LIV Beach typically opens at noon. On festival days, arriving by 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at EBC is essential — capacity hits by 1:00 PM on Saturdays and the line closes out earlier than on non-festival days.

Is there a pool party specifically for EDC recovery the day after?

Monday May 18 is the unofficial EDC recovery day, and select dayclubs run closing events specifically for the EDC crowd that has not left Las Vegas yet. Encore Beach Club and Marquee Dayclub sometimes extend their programming into Monday for this reason. The Monday pool party has a noticeably different energy — relaxed, slightly nostalgic, with a crowd that has collectively been through three nights of the festival. It is the best day to get into top venues without advance planning. Check venue calendars as Monday programming is confirmed closer to EDC Week.

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