Top 10 EDC Las Vegas Pool Parties

Article by: Alexa Smith

Mon June 16, 2014 | 00:00 AM


Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas week is here, and you know what that means—pool parties! Some consider the pool parties to be the highlight of the week, venturing to Vegas just for the day parties and skipping EDC altogether. Who wouldn’t want to party in the Vegas sun listening to their favorite DJs at some of the most exclusive pool bars in the country? Here’s your go-to guide for the parties you do not want to miss.

Thursday, June 19

Above & Beyond at Wet Republic

Arguably the best pool party during all of EDC week, Above & Beyond will host an all-day party that’s on everyone’s list. MGM Grand’s Wet Republic boasts two saltwater and eight individual pools, so you can expect an experience unlike any other as A&B takes you to trance heaven. Don’t forget to make a sign that will get you noticed by Above & Beyond—push the button and be the envy of every person in the place! 

Friday, June 20

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Diplo at Encore Beach Club
Diplo is known for his wild shows, so expect to see lots of girls twerking on the decks in bikinis. Wynn Las Vegas’s Encore Beach Club is a three-tiered pool complex that includes pagoda showers and lily pad lounges. Diplo’s hard beats may turn this into the rowdiest pool party during EDC weekend. Don’t miss out on the debauchery. 

Steve Aoki at Wet Republic
Mr. Aoki is another DJ who turns the party up a notch during his sets. Between throwing cake on one lucky person in the crowd and his signature crazy stage diving, Steve Aoki will definitely make sure you leave with a smile on your face. You may even join him in an inflatable raft ride over the crowd. 

Saturday, June 21

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Kaskade at Marquee Dayclub
If you’ve ever seen Kaskade, you know that his sets are captivating. Join him at Marquee Dayclub as he serenades you under the Vegas sun. The club stretches 22,000 square feet across the Cosmopolitan and includes two pools, several bars, and a gaming area. 

Hardwell at Wet Republic
Hardwell, this year’s #1 DJ in the world, won’t be missing out on any pool party action. This show will surely attract the majority of people, so grab your tickets now! 

Alesso and Sandro Silva at Daylight Beach Club
Alesso and Sandro Silva will take Mandalay Bay’s Daylight Beach Club by storm with some epic b2b action. This day club is jam-packed with luxury cabana seating and excellent views of the DJ booth. Alesso and Silva will surely satisfy your melodic dance music needs at this spacious outdoor arena. 

Eric Prydz at Drai’s Beach Club
Prydz always puts on an amazing performance, and his party at the Cromwell Boutique Hotel at Drai’s Beach Club will be an intimate production. Party with Pryda himself in a luxury rooftop setting, with multiple pool areas and panoramic views of Sin City. 

Sunday, June 22

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Tiesto at Wet Republic
Wet Republic is taking on more big-name DJ action with an epic show from Tiesto. Expect to see the world- renowned DJ’s signature “models & bottles” scattered throughout the venue. And experience an amazing set of all the classics, of course. 

Avicii at Encore Beach Club
Avicii is taking the stage at Wynn’s Encore Beach Club. The controversial DJ will undoubtedly solidify his current chart-topping reign with an uplifting set. You may even get the privilege of hearing new tracks before the rest of the world! 

Monday, June 23

Calvin Harris, W&W, and Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano at Wet Republic
This action-packed lineup is the perfect way to end EDC weekend with a bang. Basically a mini-festival of its own, Calvin Harris, W&W, and Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano will deliver some of the best sets you will hear all weekend. Spend the final day of EDC week recovering poolside by lounging in one of the many cabanas, daybeds, or VIP bungalows while enjoying amazing music!