Take a look: Ultra Music Festival kicks off in downtown Miami
By David Catanese and
Daniel A. Varela
Festival goers react to the music during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024.
D.A. Varela
dvarela@miamiherald.com
The 24th edition of Ultra kicked off Friday afternoon in Bayfront Park. Day 1 headliners included a back-to-back set from Fisher and Chris Lake, Armin Van Buuren and Zeds Dead. Rising talents Massano, Chris Avantgarde and Argy were among the supporting acts for the first day of the festival. Organizers are anticipating 55,000 attendees each day, Friday through Sunday.
Take a look at some images of the festival.
Festival goers react to the music during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
DJ Savage plays a set on Ultra Main Stage during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A woman reacts to the music as it rains Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A festival attendee reacts to the music during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A festival attendee reacts to the music during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Ultra Main Stage during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Festival goers react to the rain during a set by Tiesto on Main Stage during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Festival goers attempt to stay dry as they dance to the music during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A fan dances to the music during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Tiesto plays a set for fans during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
‘Ultra Angels’ Ashley Gonzalez, 27, and Sabrina Fernandez, 27, dance near the main stage during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Festival goers walk through the mud during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A woman reacts during a set at Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Montreal, Canada native Maxine St-Amour Bélanger dances in the ankle-high rainwater during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
People dance in the rain during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A security guard walks down the middle of the Main Stage during Ultra 2024 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami on Friday, March 22, 2024. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published March 22, 2024 at 10:03 PM.
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David Catanese is a national political correspondent for McClatchy in Washington. He’s covered campaigns for more than a decade, previously working at U.S. News & World Report and Politico. Prior to that he was a television reporter for NBC affiliates in Missouri and North Dakota. You can send tips, smart takes and critiques to dcatanese@mcclatchydc.com.
