Tickets for the highly anticipated debut of 2013 Electric Daisy Carnival Chicago, taking place during Memorial Day Weekend on May 24, 25 and 26 at the Chicagoland Speedway, went on sale January 23, 2013, at 12 p.m. Central Time.
Insomniac will transform the Speedway into a completely interactive carnival experience featuring world-renowned electronic dance music DJs alongside theatrical performers, including fire twirlers, aerialists, dancers, and stilt walkers. The infield will become a fully immersive audiovisual experience with dynamic large-scale art installations amidst multiple stages, along with state-of-the-art lighting and sound production plus numerous full-size amusement rides and attractions that are free for all ticket holders.
Three-day general admission tickets will initially be priced at $175 with VIP tickets selling at $299 before service fees. This is an 18 and older event. Minimum age for VIP tickets is 21. A layaway pricing option will be available. A limited allotment of single-day tickets will be available for this three-day experience at a later date.
EDC Chicago will be the first and only EDC festival providing a limited number of fans with the opportunity to enjoy over-night camping walking distance from the festival grounds. The camping/festival package, which includes three-day general or VIP admission plus camping pass, will be priced at $295 and $419, respectively.
All fans that purchase the camping/festival option will be permitted to go back and forth between the festival and campgrounds throughout the entire weekend. Campers will be able to start setting up their camps on Thursday, May 23. To access the campgrounds fans must purchase the camping/festival package. Quantities are limited.