Pool Party Comparison · EDC Week 2026
OMNIA Dayclub vs Encore Beach Club
Two of the biggest pool parties for EDC Week 2026 go head-to-head. New OMNIA Dayclub at Caesars Palace opens May 15 with Fisher, Rufus Du Sol, and Martin Garrix. Encore Beach Club counters with Subtronics, Gryffin, Calvin Harris, and Marshmello. Here is everything you need to choose — or do both.
Quick Verdict — Which One to Book
Book OMNIA Dayclub if…
- • You want Fisher or Rufus Du Sol
- • Staying at Caesars Palace
- • Bungalow budget under $5K
- • You want to be at the launch
- • Day-to-night into OMNIA Nightclub
Book EBC if…
- • Calvin Harris is the priority
- • You want the proven gold standard
- • Staying at Wynn or Encore
- • Bigger venue, more room to move
- • You want festival pyro and CO2
Do both if…
- • Multi-day EDC Week trip
- • OMNIA Fri + EBC Sat = peak nights
- • Group wants variety across the week
- • Guest list covers both free
Side-by-Side Stats
The Numbers
| Category | OMNIA Dayclub | Encore Beach Club |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel | Caesars Palace | Encore at Wynn Las Vegas |
| Size | 46,000 sq ft | 60,000 sq ft |
| Opened | May 15, 2026 | 2009 (expanded 2013) |
| Capacity | 3,500 | 5,000 |
| Pools | 2 main + 2 private plunge pools | 3 pools + bungalow plunge pools |
| Hours | 11 AM – 6 PM (Wed–Sun) | 10 AM – 6 PM (Fri–Sun peak season) |
| Daybed from | $600 | $600 |
| Cabana from | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| Bungalow from | $3,500 | $5,000+ |
| GA Cover | $40–$75 | $30–$80 |
| Guest List Cutoff | 1 PM | 12:30 PM |
| Night Venue | OMNIA Nightclub (bridge) | XS Nightclub (same complex) |
| Operator | Tao Group | Wynn Nightlife |
EDC Week 2026 · May 13–19
The 2026 Lineups
OMNIA Dayclub
Caesars Palace · Opening Weekend
Fri May 15
Festival Night 1 — Grand Opening
Fisher
Sat May 16
Festival Night 2 — Peak Night
Rufus Du Sol
Sun May 17
Festival Night 3 — Closing
Martin Garrix
First-ever bookings — OMNIA Dayclub opens its 2026 season EDC Week
Encore Beach Club
Wynn Las Vegas · EDC Week Schedule
Thu May 14
Pre-Festival Night
Subtronics
Fri May 15
Festival Night 1
Gryffin
Sat May 16
Festival Night 2 — Peak Night
Calvin Harris
Sun May 17
Festival Night 3 — Closing
Marshmello
EDC Week has been EBC's biggest annual event since 2010
Deep Dive — OMNIA Dayclub
The Newcomer: 46,000 Sq Ft of Ambition
OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar does not have a quiet opening. Caesars Palace and Tao Group did not spend the capital to build a 46,000-square-foot pool complex on the center Strip to compete for second place. The venue's design brief — two main pools, four private plunge pools, an 8K LED screen engineered for outdoor daylight visibility, and a dedicated pedestrian bridge to OMNIA Nightclub — reads less like a dayclub and more like a statement that the Strip's dominant pool party conversation is about to change.
The opening weekend booking strategy confirms the ambition. Fisher on Friday May 15 (EDC Festival Night 1) is not an emerging-talent booking — Fisher is one of the five biggest draws in the Las Vegas dayclub ecosystem, with a devoted tech-house following that packs rooms at any venue on earth. Rufus Du Sol on Saturday May 16 represents a different calculation: Rufus Du Sol plays emotional, large-format electronic music to crowds that skew older, more affluent, and more willing to book premium table service. Martin Garrix on Sunday May 17 brings the progressive and big-room audience that has followed him since his breakthrough in 2013.
The physical venue advantages over EBC are specific and real. Private plunge pool bungalows start at $3,500 — roughly $1,500 to $5,000 less than comparable EBC bungalow minimums on headline dates. The 8K LED screen at daylight luminance solves the problem that has plagued every Vegas dayclub: LED stages look washed out under direct afternoon sun. The year-round Skybar gives Caesars Palace guests a destination for Strip views even in the off-season, building year-round revenue in a market where most competition closes for six months.
The honest caveat: OMNIA Dayclub has zero operational history. Nobody knows how the entry queues perform at capacity on a 100°F EDC Saturday, or whether the Tao Group service standards that work at Marquee and TAO Beach translate cleanly to a new team at a new property. Those questions get answered during the 2026 season. If you are the type who values being first — the person who saw The Chainsmokers play to 200 people before anyone knew their name — OMNIA Dayclub's opening weekend is your moment.
Pros
- +Newest venue on the Strip — the cultural moment of 2026 pool season
- +Private plunge pool bungalows from $3,500 (EBC starts at $5,000+)
- +Connected to OMNIA Nightclub by bridge — seamless day-to-night
- +8K LED screen engineered for outdoor daylight visibility
- +EDC opening weekend: Fisher / Rufus Du Sol / Martin Garrix confirmed
- +Year-round Skybar for Strip views even in winter months
Cons
- −No operational history — entry queues and capacity flow untested
- −Further walk from Fremont / downtown hotels
- −EDC Week is its first-ever operating dates — no precedent
Deep Dive — Encore Beach Club
The Institution: 15 Years, One Standard
When Calvin Harris needs a Las Vegas pool party residency, he books Encore Beach Club. When The Chainsmokers were building their first major Las Vegas presence, they booked Encore Beach Club. When Marshmello wanted a home base on the Strip before his career exploded, he booked Encore Beach Club. That pattern is not coincidence — EBC has been the highest-revenue, highest-profile dayclub on the Strip for fifteen consecutive years, and the acts that play there know it.
Sixty thousand square feet — thirty percent larger than OMNIA Dayclub — means that even at five thousand person capacity, the pool deck does not feel compressed. Three pools give guests genuine choice: the main pool in front of the stage for maximum DJ immersion, quieter secondary pools for conversation, and bungalow-adjacent plunge pools for bottle service clients who want privacy within the venue. The stage production at EBC is festival-grade in a way no other Las Vegas dayclub has matched: CO2 cannons, confetti blasts, and flame effects on every Calvin Harris drop are a technical installation that took years and tens of millions of dollars to build.
The 2026 EDC Week lineup at EBC is not a departure from this standard. Subtronics on Thursday May 14 brings the dubstep and ridgid bass crowd that has emerged as one of the most dedicated fandoms in electronic music. Gryffin on Friday May 15 represents EBC's melodic programming — emotional anthems delivered with full stage production. Calvin Harris on Saturday May 16 is the single most anticipated dayclub booking of the entire 2026 season, full stop. Harris has sold out EBC every single time he has played there. Marshmello on Sunday May 17 closes the festival weekend.
The pricing differential at the bungalow tier is real. EBC bungalows start at $5,000 on standard weekends and reach $10,000 to $15,000 on Calvin Harris dates. For groups prioritizing VIP space, the value equation favors OMNIA in 2026. For groups for whom prestige and proven service quality matter more than savings, EBC's fifteen-year track record is worth the premium.
Pros
- +15-year track record — the undisputed gold standard of Vegas dayclubs
- +Calvin Harris residency is the single most-demanded dayclub booking in Vegas
- +Festival-grade production: flame effects, CO2 cannons, confetti on every drop
- +60,000 sq ft — 30% larger than OMNIA Dayclub, more room on the pool deck
- +3 pools for variety; EBCN nightswim extends the evening
- +Wynn Nightlife service standards are the best in Las Vegas
Cons
- −Bungalow minimums start 43% higher than OMNIA ($5,000 vs $3,500)
- −Earlier guest list cutoff: 12:30 PM vs OMNIA's 1 PM
- −EDC Week capacity can mean 45-minute entry queues for general admission
2026 Resident Artists
Regular Lineup Beyond EDC Week
OMNIA Dayclub Residents
OMNIA's resident roster skews toward tech-house and progressive crossover — Fisher, Chris Lake, Zedd, Alesso. The booking philosophy mirrors OMNIA Nightclub's approach: genre diversity, with Tiesto providing the mainstream draw and Fisher serving the house-oriented crowd. Steve Aoki and Afrojack bring higher-energy big-room bookings for weekends that want maximum crowd energy.
Encore Beach Club Residents
EBC's resident list is the most mainstream-leaning of any Las Vegas dayclub — Calvin Harris, The Chainsmokers, Kygo, and Marshmello are top-40-adjacent acts with billion-stream catalogs. RL Grime and Subtronics represent EBC's step toward the heavier bass and dubstep audience that has grown significantly since 2022.
Location & Logistics
Getting There, Staying Close
OMNIA Dayclub — Center Strip
Caesars Palace sits at the center of the Strip at Flamingo Road — the most walkable location on Las Vegas Boulevard. Bellagio is a 5-minute walk south. The Cosmopolitan, Paris, and Bally's are immediate neighbors. For EDC Week, the Caesars campus location puts you within rideshare distance of LVMS without navigating north Strip traffic.
Best nearby hotels for OMNIA Dayclub: Caesars Palace, The Cosmopolitan, Bellagio
Encore Beach Club — North Strip
Wynn Las Vegas is at the north end of the Strip, a 15–25 minute walk or short rideshare from center Strip hotels. The trade-off is arriving at the most refined resort property on the Strip — Wynn's service standards are consistently rated the best in Las Vegas. The Wynn campus connects seamlessly to XS Nightclub for a full-evening destination.
Best nearby hotels for EBC: Wynn Las Vegas, Encore at Wynn, The Palazzo
FAQ
Common Questions
Is OMNIA Dayclub better than Encore Beach Club for EDC Week 2026?
It depends on your priorities. OMNIA Dayclub at Caesars Palace opens EDC Week 2026 with Fisher (Fri May 15), Rufus Du Sol (Sat May 16), and Martin Garrix (Sun May 17) — a festival-tier lineup that matches EBC's EDC Week slate. OMNIA also offers lower bungalow minimums ($3,500 vs EBC's $5,000+) and private plunge pool bungalows. However, Encore Beach Club has 15 years of operational history, a larger footprint (60,000 sq ft vs OMNIA's 46,000 sq ft), and a proven track record. If you're staying at Caesars Palace or prioritizing Fisher or Rufus Du Sol, OMNIA is the clear choice. If Calvin Harris is the priority, EBC wins.
Who is performing at OMNIA Dayclub during EDC Week 2026?
OMNIA Dayclub's EDC Week 2026 opening weekend lineup is Fisher on Friday May 15, Rufus Du Sol on Saturday May 16, and Martin Garrix on Sunday May 17. These dates coincide with EDC Las Vegas festival nights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This is OMNIA Dayclub's grand opening weekend — the venue has never operated before.
Who is performing at Encore Beach Club during EDC Week 2026?
Encore Beach Club's EDC Week 2026 lineup starts Thursday May 14 with Subtronics (bass/dubstep), then Gryffin on Friday May 15, Calvin Harris on Saturday May 16 — the highest-demand EDC Week dayclub booking — and Marshmello on Sunday May 17. EBC also runs Encore Beach Club at Night (EBCN) in the evenings for extended hours.
How much does it cost to get into OMNIA Dayclub?
OMNIA Dayclub general admission runs $40–$75 for EDC Week 2026. Women get free entry through the NoCoverVegas guest list before 1 PM; men get free entry before 1 PM on regular dates. Daybeds start at $600, cabanas at $2,000, and private plunge pool bungalows at $3,500.
How much does it cost to get into Encore Beach Club?
EBC general admission runs $30–$80 for standard weekends, with EDC Week reaching $50–$100 for Calvin Harris. Women get free entry on the guest list before 12:30 PM; men free before 12:30 PM on regular dates. Daybeds start at $600, cabanas at $2,500, and bungalows at $5,000–$10,000+ on premium headliner weekends.
Where is OMNIA Dayclub located?
OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar is at Caesars Palace, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, in the Garden of the Gods pool complex adjacent to OMNIA Nightclub. It is connected to OMNIA Nightclub by a dedicated pedestrian bridge. The venue is on the center Strip, walkable from Bellagio, Paris, and The Cosmopolitan.
Where is Encore Beach Club located?
Encore Beach Club is at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, at the north end of the Strip. It connects to XS Nightclub and EBCN within the same Wynn Nightlife complex. Most center-Strip hotels are 15–20 minutes by foot or a short rideshare.
Can I go from OMNIA Dayclub to OMNIA Nightclub the same night?
Yes — OMNIA Dayclub and OMNIA Nightclub are connected by a dedicated pedestrian bridge. The dayclub runs 11 AM – 6 PM; the nightclub opens at 10 PM. Your NoCoverVegas guest list covers the nightclub separately — submit for both in the same form.
Can I go from Encore Beach Club to XS Nightclub the same night?
Yes — Encore Beach Club and XS Nightclub are part of the same Wynn Nightlife complex. XS opens at 10 PM. During EDC Week 2026, XS hosts Diplo (Thu), Hugel (Fri), The Chainsmokers (Sat), Sofi Tukker (Sun), and Kaskade (Mon) — making the Wynn campus a full-week EDC hub.
Which dayclub has better bottle service — OMNIA Dayclub or EBC?
OMNIA Dayclub is better value at the bungalow tier: plunge pool bungalows start at $3,500 vs EBC's $5,000+ minimum. Both venues start daybeds at $600. EBC has a slight prestige edge from its 15-year track record, but OMNIA's private plunge pool bungalows at a lower entry price make it the better choice for groups who want their own pool space at a more accessible spend.
How do I get free guest list for OMNIA Dayclub and Encore Beach Club?
Submit through NoCoverVegas — free for both venues. For OMNIA Dayclub, women get free entry all day and men free entry before 1 PM. For EBC, women get free entry all day and men before 12:30 PM. Submit your guest list at least 24 hours before your visit. Both venues require proper swimwear.
Which pool party is better for a large group at EDC Week?
For groups of 8 or more, OMNIA Dayclub's private plunge pool bungalows at $3,500 starting offer the best dedicated group space value on the Strip in 2026. EBC bungalows start higher ($5,000+) but offer more venue history and prestige. Contact NoCoverVegas with your group size and preferred dates — we handle both venues.
Free Guest List
Reserve Your Spot at Both Venues
Submit one form for OMNIA Dayclub, Encore Beach Club, or both. Free entry on the guest list — no cover charge. We handle the reservations for EDC Week and every other weekend in 2026.