Miami, FL – Miami Police reported nine arrests during the 2026 Ultra Music Festival, a three day event held at Bayfront Park that drew thousands of attendees to the city’s downtown area.
Authorities said the arrests occurred over the course of the festival and were linked to a range of alleged offenses.
According to police, four arrests were made on the first day of the event, four on the second day, and one on the final day.
The charges include alleged drug related offenses, theft, battery, and fraud.
Officials have not released the names of those arrested, and individual arrest reports have not been publicly detailed.
Police said one of the more serious incidents took place early Saturday morning near Northeast First Avenue and Second Street.
Officers responded to reports of a disturbance involving a man in his 20s.
Authorities say the situation escalated when the individual allegedly became aggressive during the interaction with officers.
The Ultra Music Festival is an annual electronic music event that attracts large crowds to Miami each year, resulting in an increased law enforcement presence throughout the area.
Officers were deployed across key locations to manage traffic, monitor safety, and respond to incidents as they occurred.
Officials said overall operations were maintained throughout the weekend as crowds moved through downtown.