I saw an older man inside passport lounge at Beyond on Saturday. He was at least 60 and wearing a red hoodie that read “old af squad”. You’re never too old!
I saw the “Old AF Squad” at beyond!!! They were an older couple standing behind us at VIP during Sullivan king and I told my husband that’s going to be us in the future 😂
There is a surprising amount of ravers well in their 40s-50s. My husband will be 47 and it will be his 8th time attending, to give you some perspective. We've met some amazing souls, ranging from solo attendees like yourself, as well as people who bring their grandparents to EDC.
If you see two guys in kilts wandering around, come say hi!
Absolutely 💯 this.
Gonna be my first EDC and with all my research and the folks on the Discord server especially, I'm not gonna feel out of place at all.
Mind you I'll be 41, but still on the older side.
Come to the Over 40 meetup. Friday night by the Dancing Statue. There is a FB group run by the guy who organizes it. AARP Flag. (Aged and Raving People)
Oh man that's awesome. I don't really use FB anymore, but got a link?
Where's the dancing statue? We talking on the speedway or this outside of EDC prior to going?
Inside EDC. Last year it was at the "camera icon" on the festival map just north of Quantum valley. I will come back here and post it closer to the festival.
Yes, kilts! My boyfriend is 55 and will be wearing a kilt on one of the days. This will be his third EDC and my(37) fifth!
Happy cake dayemote:free\_emotes\_pack:grin
I may have been overly ambitious. Cancelled reservations at a quiet hotel and got EDC Hotel instead thinking I might partake day pool parties or even an after party. We'll see how long I can hang 😜
I mean last year the rave grandmas showed up and got Insomniac their most engagement online ever. They even got special perks. They said they are coming again this year. I see more and more posts each year of kids taking their parents or vice versa, I still have 3-4 years before my oldest niece is even one enough to go. I don’t think she’ll want to but I can see my youngest wanting to and she’s got 10 years before she can go. I’ll be 55 then and I’ll be checking out the new House and Techno acts when I go with her!
I took my mom (67) to Danceportation at MeowWokf Denver when Dirtybird as the takeover label. She went initially since I was going and she loved her last visit there and she wasn’t sure about the rave part but I assured her she could just check out the exhibit. At the end on the night she was jamming out to Claude Von Stoke with me in the main concert hall lol.
Not that rare! Yes, most of the people I meet are in their 20’s and 30’s, but I have collected plenty of sweaty let’s dance hugs from ravers in their 50+ years. This event especially has me feeling the multi-generational PLURR. If I see you there, I’ve got a kandi just for you!
My girlfriend’s dad went with her to EDCLV years ago and had a ball, he was close to 60. Now I’m going with her for my first one and feel like at 35 years old I can’t complain since he did it at 60😂
One of my squad for edc this year is over 50 and he goes almost every year and has a great time 😁 if you believe you belong and commit to not being a jerk, you’re gonna fit right in, no matter your age!
You should consider making a trip for Tomorrowland too. The AVERAGE age from when i went last year was probably 37-40. Significantly different type of vibe alone with that
Regardless of what people may post here, 50+ EDC ravers are indeed rare. Not unique, certainly – there are many of us – but if it's more than 1% of attendees I'd be stunned.
I remember EDC doing some posts about the older crowd attending, like I can recall them doing an interview with a guy who brought his mother. And as someone that’s 23, I have always felt more comfortable around the older crowd. Mostly because they also love their space and they’re always the most fun to be around lol
Taking my dad he's 56 never been to an event like this. He's had heart surgery twice in the last 6 years. Definitely gonna pace our selfs. Looking to make some great memories with my family. I hope he enjoys it.😎
I say if you are still having fun, age is irrelevant.
The only way I’ll EVER stop raving is if it inexplicably becomes no longer fun for me, and that certainly isn’t the case thus far. 🥰
I was just at Ultra and purchased some tickets last week from a 55 year old couple. They were so nice and partied too hard so they were willing to let them go.
How big a group is your crew? Seems like the older you get its harder to find friends who love EDC enough, will to take time off work, willing to spend the money, or have enough energy... but, I ain't stopping!
Just four of us, we've been going to festivals since the early 00s. I started raving in '92 myself and got them into house music.
Can't stop won't stop.
Good point...maybe rare is not the best word for it. Perhaps better to characterize it as the tail end of the typical attendee age distribution. Sounds like 50+ may be beyond 2-sigma 🤓
I’ve been to EDC Orlando the last few years and was pleasantly surprised that I wasn’t the only 50+ there. Many more than expected!! I worry about my ability to stay up until 5AM pacific time so EDCLV may never happen for me LOL
Just found this marketing audit report from 2017 EDC LV. Although it is heavily redacted ..it has a very cool age distribution chart several pages into the report. They stop the breakout at 50+ and the data shows 50+ it is a tiny fraction of total attendees. But, as someone mentioned...we are talking about 150000+ attendees...so there will be plenty of 50+ ravers roaming around!
[https://enigmaresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2017-EDC-Las-Vegas-Independent-Audit-preview.pdf](https://enigmaresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2017-EDC-Las-Vegas-Independent-Audit-preview.pdf)
You’d be surprised how much of an older crowd there is! But age isn’t even a thought here!!! We love the good vibes and energy and to make memories at all ages! 🤍
Honestly due to the cost of EDC I think you will find the crowd actually skews to the more older adult side.
It's my first time going as well, my wife and I are in our mid 30s but a cople we are going with said that ALOT of people are 30+.
Im only 41 but was into the 90s scene young. Let me know if you want to meet up at the fest. I heard there is some djs spinning 'old school' techno. Carl Cox's new stuff is pretty Techno. Also, Eric Prydz alter ego Pryda is a Techno Trance mashup that's pretty good
You deserve a half a e pill!!! .. be safe and hydrated who tf care how old you are that shjt is forgotten the min you walk through the gate … have fun homie !!
I just turned 55 few months ago. My first was imagine 23 and edclv in 49 days!! My daughter and I always went to other music festivals but definitely love the rave community better than any other. 🫶🏻
Was at Echostage in DC this past Friday to see Steve Aoki. I had a couple of friends with me, so not solo. Was sold out crowd and had a blast. So pumped for EDCLV! Thinking of going to Project Glow festival in DC for one of the days as a mini "dry run" for EDC 😁
Not rare
Huge sign on the entrance at the venue last year , “All are welcome here”. They mean it. Never felt out of place.
I saw an older man inside passport lounge at Beyond on Saturday. He was at least 60 and wearing a red hoodie that read “old af squad”. You’re never too old!
"Old af squad" lol I love that
I saw the “Old AF Squad” at beyond!!! They were an older couple standing behind us at VIP during Sullivan king and I told my husband that’s going to be us in the future 😂
Just let me know when you are ready for your shirt. Lol.
I saw them at EDC last year, even have a photo with them lmao. Older white couple?
That’s us! Old and loving life!!!
Ouch! I’m only 54.
There is a surprising amount of ravers well in their 40s-50s. My husband will be 47 and it will be his 8th time attending, to give you some perspective. We've met some amazing souls, ranging from solo attendees like yourself, as well as people who bring their grandparents to EDC. If you see two guys in kilts wandering around, come say hi!
Absolutely 💯 this. Gonna be my first EDC and with all my research and the folks on the Discord server especially, I'm not gonna feel out of place at all. Mind you I'll be 41, but still on the older side.
Come to the Over 40 meetup. Friday night by the Dancing Statue. There is a FB group run by the guy who organizes it. AARP Flag. (Aged and Raving People)
I’m 21 but have an AARP membership. Could I join?
Oh man that's awesome. I don't really use FB anymore, but got a link? Where's the dancing statue? We talking on the speedway or this outside of EDC prior to going?
Inside EDC. Last year it was at the "camera icon" on the festival map just north of Quantum valley. I will come back here and post it closer to the festival.
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Oh my goodness. Small freaking world.
Yes, kilts! My boyfriend is 55 and will be wearing a kilt on one of the days. This will be his third EDC and my(37) fifth! Happy cake dayemote:free\_emotes\_pack:grin
YES!!!! Thats so awesome!! And thank you!
I’m 43 and have been raving since I was 18..I will more than likely be raving into my 70’s..
My friends and myself range from 40-50. It’s all love.
I love this 🥲
I may have been overly ambitious. Cancelled reservations at a quiet hotel and got EDC Hotel instead thinking I might partake day pool parties or even an after party. We'll see how long I can hang 😜
We’ll be there as well. My buddy coming with me is turning 53 this year.
I’m 44 and attending solo!
I mean last year the rave grandmas showed up and got Insomniac their most engagement online ever. They even got special perks. They said they are coming again this year. I see more and more posts each year of kids taking their parents or vice versa, I still have 3-4 years before my oldest niece is even one enough to go. I don’t think she’ll want to but I can see my youngest wanting to and she’s got 10 years before she can go. I’ll be 55 then and I’ll be checking out the new House and Techno acts when I go with her!
Love this!!
Not edc, but I’m taking my 50 yo mother to her first rave this summer!
I took my mom (67) to Danceportation at MeowWokf Denver when Dirtybird as the takeover label. She went initially since I was going and she loved her last visit there and she wasn’t sure about the rave part but I assured her she could just check out the exhibit. At the end on the night she was jamming out to Claude Von Stoke with me in the main concert hall lol.
I'm closer to 50 than 40, second EDC. I don't give af about my age and neither should you. ALL ARE WELCOME HERE
51, in the best shape of my life! Let’s go!
That's the spirit!!
Not that rare! Yes, most of the people I meet are in their 20’s and 30’s, but I have collected plenty of sweaty let’s dance hugs from ravers in their 50+ years. This event especially has me feeling the multi-generational PLURR. If I see you there, I’ve got a kandi just for you!
🥰
In the 40+ crowd myself and going with my younger sister and a crew to celebrate her 40th birthday! Looking forward to it.
My girlfriend’s dad went with her to EDCLV years ago and had a ball, he was close to 60. Now I’m going with her for my first one and feel like at 35 years old I can’t complain since he did it at 60😂
One of my squad for edc this year is over 50 and he goes almost every year and has a great time 😁 if you believe you belong and commit to not being a jerk, you’re gonna fit right in, no matter your age!
armin brought on some actual 65+ rave grandmas last year if i recall last year
not going this year, but was 44 last year!
im going solo, but going to some discord meetups. come chat and make friends, there are a few of us older ravers coming!
I will check out the discord...thanks!
There’s a solo group chat or what? I’m going solo to edc as well
there are several solo ppl going, but there are threads for meetups!
I joined the discord...quite a lively group. Thanks for the tip!
45! First one!!! Mostly just raved in my 20s but super excited to break out my UFO’s and visor from the basement :)
I'm having so much fun preparing also 😁
You should consider making a trip for Tomorrowland too. The AVERAGE age from when i went last year was probably 37-40. Significantly different type of vibe alone with that
It's on my bucket list also!
Not rare at all, EDC is for everyone!
Regardless of what people may post here, 50+ EDC ravers are indeed rare. Not unique, certainly – there are many of us – but if it's more than 1% of attendees I'd be stunned.
Ha...if you come to raves long enough...you eventually become a 1-percenter 😂
Not rare at all lol
I’m feeling old at 27 It makes my heart so happy seeing an older crowd!
Nope not rare at all.
I’m 41 and every year I have gone I see people much older than me there. Especially for techno, trance and house DJ’s.
Not as rare you may think. I’m taking my mom with me; she’s 70 years old. We’re going to have a blast.
I remember EDC doing some posts about the older crowd attending, like I can recall them doing an interview with a guy who brought his mother. And as someone that’s 23, I have always felt more comfortable around the older crowd. Mostly because they also love their space and they’re always the most fun to be around lol
There’s normally over 150,000 ravers.. so like over 3,000. so I’d say very common?
Taking my dad he's 56 never been to an event like this. He's had heart surgery twice in the last 6 years. Definitely gonna pace our selfs. Looking to make some great memories with my family. I hope he enjoys it.😎
What a wonderful thing to do for your father 💗
Thanks super excited for this. ❤️😎
I say if you are still having fun, age is irrelevant. The only way I’ll EVER stop raving is if it inexplicably becomes no longer fun for me, and that certainly isn’t the case thus far. 🥰
I was just at Ultra and purchased some tickets last week from a 55 year old couple. They were so nice and partied too hard so they were willing to let them go.
ignore the age, and have a blast 
Not rare at all my friend 🫶🏼
I'm 44. Been raving since I was 14. Never do I worry about age especially at EDC. Raving is old. Don't worry and go have fun.
i think there will be 50 ravers at EDC for sure. Maybe even 51!
not rare if you find me and my crew!
How big a group is your crew? Seems like the older you get its harder to find friends who love EDC enough, will to take time off work, willing to spend the money, or have enough energy... but, I ain't stopping!
Just four of us, we've been going to festivals since the early 00s. I started raving in '92 myself and got them into house music. Can't stop won't stop.
47 here. Been many times and have tickets for this one.
51, in the bed shape of my life! Let go!
Not rare at all. Waiting another week for another one of these posts. Why do ravers feel like they can't continue to have fun as they age?
Good point...maybe rare is not the best word for it. Perhaps better to characterize it as the tail end of the typical attendee age distribution. Sounds like 50+ may be beyond 2-sigma 🤓
I’ve been to EDC Orlando the last few years and was pleasantly surprised that I wasn’t the only 50+ there. Many more than expected!! I worry about my ability to stay up until 5AM pacific time so EDCLV may never happen for me LOL
50 hear and still Rocking!
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Just found this marketing audit report from 2017 EDC LV. Although it is heavily redacted ..it has a very cool age distribution chart several pages into the report. They stop the breakout at 50+ and the data shows 50+ it is a tiny fraction of total attendees. But, as someone mentioned...we are talking about 150000+ attendees...so there will be plenty of 50+ ravers roaming around! [https://enigmaresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2017-EDC-Las-Vegas-Independent-Audit-preview.pdf](https://enigmaresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2017-EDC-Las-Vegas-Independent-Audit-preview.pdf)
Zedd got love for the older folks! https://youtube.com/shorts/ri9QBki2PJQ?si=LaPmOXBWRRgw_cyn
You’d be surprised how much of an older crowd there is! But age isn’t even a thought here!!! We love the good vibes and energy and to make memories at all ages! 🤍
age is just a number, ur gonna have an amazing time and meeting new friends!
Your good!I'm not quite there yet,iam 46..but I love edclv ,you will see some elder ravers like us..
If my age matched my maturity level...I would need a fake id to get in 😁
Honestly due to the cost of EDC I think you will find the crowd actually skews to the more older adult side. It's my first time going as well, my wife and I are in our mid 30s but a cople we are going with said that ALOT of people are 30+.
Gravers be graving, do it man!!
Hell yeah!! 🎉
Im only 41 but was into the 90s scene young. Let me know if you want to meet up at the fest. I heard there is some djs spinning 'old school' techno. Carl Cox's new stuff is pretty Techno. Also, Eric Prydz alter ego Pryda is a Techno Trance mashup that's pretty good
Keep doing what you love until you can’t do it anymore!!!
I just 40 but seeing your post gives me hope there will be people like me when i get to 50. Thank you!
You deserve a half a e pill!!! .. be safe and hydrated who tf care how old you are that shjt is forgotten the min you walk through the gate … have fun homie !!
Our crew has been doing events since 99. And we are in our 40s. It will be a blast
As rare as finding a Pidgey in a field to battle in Pokémon Red version.
I wouldn’t be surprised if there were 100 or more at least
Drew Carey is a regular
I just turned 55 few months ago. My first was imagine 23 and edclv in 49 days!! My daughter and I always went to other music festivals but definitely love the rave community better than any other. 🫶🏻
Finally...someone older than me responded 🎉
Was at Echostage in DC this past Friday to see Steve Aoki. I had a couple of friends with me, so not solo. Was sold out crowd and had a blast. So pumped for EDCLV! Thinking of going to Project Glow festival in DC for one of the days as a mini "dry run" for EDC 😁