Preparations are underway in Miami on Monday as the Ultra Music Festival is set to return to Bayfront Park for three days of EDM acts from around the world.

The outdoor electronic music festival draws thousands of people to South Florida every year for the show-stopping headliners and overall Miami experience.

From line up to safety measures, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming festival:

When is the Ultra Music Festival?

The festival goes from Friday, March 27 until Sunday, March 29.

It will run from 4 p.m. to midnight on Friday, 12 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. 

Who is set to perform?

There are countless artist slated to perform for this year’s Ultra Music Festival.

Familiar faces like Steve Aoki, DJ Snake and Hardwell will be joining several other artists during the festival.

For the full lineup, click here.

How can I get tickets to the Ultra Music Festival?

There are two types of tickets attendees can buy for the festival, but they are running out soon.

Three-day general admission tickets are $539.07 and are 98% sold out, while three-day VIP tickets are $2393.75 and are 99% sold out.

What is the Resistance Miami club residency?

Ultra’s Resistance residency is an underground techno and house concept at the M2 nightclub in South Beach.

The residency is the same weekend as the Ultra Music Festival and gives people a chance to hear some of the many talents that grace the stages at the festival.

Artists like Boris Brejcha, Artbat and Carl Cox are expected to perform.

For tickets, click here.

What safety measures will be in place at the Ultra Music Festival?

The Ultra Music Festival aims to keep the health, safety and well-being of fans, artists, and
staff as a top priority.

There will be a zero-tolerance policy prohibiting illicit drug use and possession. Narcotic laws will be strictly enforced and police officers will be working the event in an undercover capacity.

Eventgoers are urged to stay hydrated and first aid tents will be plainly visible and located throughout the event grounds to help anyone in need.

Although festivalgoers are encouraged not to bring bags to the festival, the items outlined below are permissible:

Bags made of clear plastic, clear vinyl or clear PVC, which do not exceed 13”x17” in size

One-gallon clear zip-top bag

Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand either with or without a handle or strap is allowed

Hydration packs, which are NOT backpacks, will be allowed (Please refer to the image below)

“Fanny-pack(s)” or similar waist-packs will be allowed

Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis for medically required items after proper inspection

What type of ID do I need for the Ultra Music Festival?

If you are going to Ultra, you will need to show ID to enter. Below are the acceptable forms of identification for entry to the festival.

A valid U.S. passport or U.S. passport card

Valid foreign government-issued passport (must have photo and date of birth)

Valid foreign government-issued identification card or driver’s license (must have photo and date of birth) along with a photocopy of a valid passport from the same country as the identification card or driver’s license provided

U.S. military ID (active duty or retired military)

Valid U.S. Drivers Licenses or other state photo identification cards issued by a State Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) for the sole purpose of identification (must have photo and date of birth)

Valid Native American tribal photo ID (must have photo and date of birth)

Valid Canadian Drivers License or Identification Card (must have photo and date of birth)

Will roads be closed for Ultra Music Festival?

Detours will take effect starting Thursday, March 26 at around 9 p.m. and will continue through Monday, March 30 at around 7 a.m., according to Miami police.

Be aware of the following detours:

Biscayne Boulevard northbound traffic will be re-routed to the southbound lanes at SE 1st Street and return to the normal traffic flow at NE 4th Street.

Biscayne Boulevard southbound traffic will be re-routed westbound at NE 6th Street and may continue southbound at NE 2nd Avenue and/or North Miami Avenue.

There will be no southbound traffic on Biscayne Blvd from NE 6th Street.

Access to the Port of Miami will remain as normal through NE 5th Street. Authorities recommend drivers use the Port of Miami Tunnel, which can be accessed from Interstate 395.