Who Skipped EDC Las Vegas? These Five Amazing DJs Chose LIV Over the Speedway

EDC Week always delivers surprises. Just when it seemed these 5 global DJs wouldn’t perform, LIV Las Vegas stepped up and made it happen.

Las Vegas gears up for its biggest weekend in dance music as EDC comes to town, but not everything is happening at the Speedway this year, some are at LIV. While EDC Las Vegas 2025 international fans, five of the biggest names in EDM have chosen a different stage. Dabin, Said The Sky, Knock2, David Guetta, and John Summit will not appear at EDC this year. Instead, they have committed performances at LIV Las Vegas and LIV Beach at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

The 5 DJs You Won’t See at EDC Vegas 2025 But Will at LIV

LIV Las Vegas has secured five major names that fans expected to see at the yearly festival. Over 500,000 fans are expected to attend EDC Las Vegas with more than 250 DJs from every genre. That said, Dabin, Said The Sky, Knock2, David Guetta, and John Summit have made LIV their home for the weekend.

The weekend kicks off on Thursday, May 15, with a b2b set by Dabin and Said The Sky at LIV Beach. That same night, John Summit and Dom Dolla deliver a special back-to-back set inside LIV Las Vegas nightclub. On Friday, May 16, Knock2 comes to LIV Beach, offering another set not found on the EDC Las Vegas schedule.

The weekend hits full stride on Saturday, May 17, when David Guetta headlines LIV Beach. Known for his massive festival presence, David Guetta skips EDC entirely, giving LIV Beach one of the only opportunities to catch him this weekend. Later that night, Metro Boomin takes over LIV Las Vegas, adding hip-hop flair to the weekend’s electronic-heavy schedule.

Finally, on Sunday, May 18, John Summit returns to LIV Beach for a daytime session. His exclusive weekend run wraps up on Monday, May 19, with one last nightclub performance at LIV Las Vegas.

For fans, it presents a unique opportunity. Whether skipping the Speedway altogether or looking for more intimate performances, LIV delivers exclusive sets for every raver. This makes LIV Beach and LIV Las Vegas one of the only venues to catch these five artists live in Las Vegas during EDC weekend

LIV Las Vegas Joins EDC Week

LIV’s full weekend lineup proves that Las Vegas nightlife competes directly with the festival itself.

Dabin and Said The Sky open the weekend on Thursday, setting a melodic tone at LIV Beach. John Summit and Dom Dolla follow with a massive back-to-back inside LIV Las Vegas nightclub. On Friday, Knock2 takes over LIV Beach for a daytime party, while James Kennedy headlines LIV Las Vegas that night. Saturday sees David Guetta deliver a poolside headline set at LIV Beach. Meanwhile, Metro Boomin closes the night at LIV Las Vegas. Sunday’s daytime crowd gets another chance to see John Summit at LIV Beach, before he wraps up the weekend Monday night at LIV Las Vegas.

This year’s exclusive artist choices mark a turning point in how fans experience EDC Week in Las Vegas. Clubs like LIV are showing they can deliver EDC-inspired events, offering major talent in high-production, intimate environments. For those skipping EDC entirely or looking to extend their weekend, LIV Las Vegas has their doors open.

Angelo De Guzman
Angelo De Guzman
Angelo is the Editorial Head at EDMNOMAD, leading the global team from Dubai. Trusted by industry leaders, he has interviewed music titans like Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, and Steve Aoki, while reporting from Tomorrowland, EDC, ULTRA, and MDLBEAST events. Focused on breaking stories, new talent, and dance music milestones, Angelo shapes EDMNOMAD’s coverage with immersive storytelling and insider access. You’ll find him front row at festivals, backstage, or tracking down the best fries in town. → Follow Angelo @heyangelodg

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