Ahead of the landmark dance festival’s 20th iteration, the Miami City Commission of Planning and Zoning has unanimously voted to remove Ultra Music Festival from Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.

A new location has yet to be announced but the dance world is certainly in shock. With the festival producing millions of dollars a year for its community, many are left scratching their heads. Ultra has generated numerous memories and experiences at this venue for over a decade, the future for Ultra Miami is now in question.

The @CityofMiami Commission has unanimously voted against the contract that would have kept Ultra Music Festival at Bayfront Park.

— Eugene Ramirez (@EugeneRamirez) September 27, 2018

#BREAKING: Miami commission unanimously votes down contract for Ultra Music Festival to stay in Bayfront Park downtown. Ultra will not return to Bayfront Park in March 2019.

— Joey Flechas (@joeflech) September 27, 2018

Ultra rep tells me that he still believes festival could offer a contract that would satisfy neighbors and commissioners. Seemed optimistic that a contract could get hammered out for a March 2019 festival. Neighbors aren't buying it right now. They say it's unlikely.

— Joey Flechas (@joeflech) September 27, 2018

 

This is a developing story, we will update the article as they become available. Ultra is yet to release a statement. 

 

Ultra Music Festival Unanimously Ousted From Bayfront Park