Las Vegas music festival drink prices are more expensive than houses

2025’s EDC in Las Vegas showcased some of the most absurdly high drink prices, including a champagne package that was pricier than many homes.

At sports events or concerts you may find that the prices for food and drinks are significantly higher than usual. However, one festival in Las Vegas has raised this to an unprecedented level.

Every year, the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) draws a massive crowd with its electronic dance music festivities, often numbering in the hundreds of thousands.

2025’s edition happened from May 16th to 18th at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but the event has been trending for unfortunate reasons following the revelation of its high drink prices on the internet.

Vegas music festival charges $90 for water & over $500,000 for champagne

At the EDC festival in Las Vegas, a local account shared a breakdown of the exorbitant beverage costs, leaving many attendees in disbelief.

To purchase a six-pack of Smartwater, you’d have to spend approximately $90 (excluding any tips).

Speaking of water, six Bud Lights would set festivalgoers back $140.

EDC liquor prices are pretty reasonable this year

— Las Vegas Locally 🌴 (@LasVegasLocally) May 17, 2025

Champagne offers begin at $10,000, and there are three packages priced above $100,000. The highest-priced package, known as ‘The Notorious’, is valued at an impressive $575,000.

Prices were shared widely on social media platforms, leaving many puzzled about the high drink costs and some angry towards the festival organizers for offering bottled water at a price of $90, despite it being labeled as ‘bottle service’.

“Charge whatever you want for alcohol. Should be illegal to charge that for water,” one slammed.

“Pack of zero alcohol White Claws….$90. I have no words,” another chimed in.

“This is why people are buying edibles,” someone else wrote.

It’s not the first instance where Las Vegas has faced criticism over its pricing. A college football game at Allegiant Stadium in 2024 sparked controversy when a spectator shared a bill totaling $653 for just pizza and wings.

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2025-05-21 20:48