ULTRA Worldwide, the world’s most international music festival brand,
will host the 11th edition of ULTRA South Africa in Johannesburg and Cape Town in April 2026
ULTRA South Africa, the country’s premier electronic dance music festival, has officially launched tickets for the 2026 edition, with a historic first: Johannesburg will host the festival on the Saturday before Cape Town on the Sunday (with the Monday being a public holiday).
For its 11th year, ULTRA South Africa continues to raise the bar for live music experiences across the continent. The 2025 edition drew record crowds, and hosted unforgettable performances from global superstars, including Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, ISOxo, KSHMR, Mind Against, Massano, and Shmiza, among many others who delivered high-energy sets across the festival. 2026 promises even more elevated production, global stage design, and an electrifying festival experience, further cementing its status as Africa’s largest electronic music event.
Following last week’s pre-registration phase, tickets have officially gone on sale. Fans who pre-registered will have access to limited Tier 1 tickets at launch pricing, offering the most affordable entry into next year’s festival.
ULTRA South Africa 2026
- Johannesburg – Saturday, 25 April 2026 at Expo Centre at Nasrec
- Cape Town – Sunday, 26 April 2026 at The Ostrich
- Tickets on sale here.
All prices include VAT.
Tier 2 tickets will automatically become available as soon as Tier 1 sells out.
The 2026 edition will once again transform both Johannesburg’s Expo Centre at Nasrec and Cape Town’s The Ostrich into world-class festival destinations, bringing together tens of thousands of music lovers for an unmatched two-day experience of cutting-edge production, top-tier sound, and the signature atmosphere.
Stay connected to Ultra South Africa on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for lineup announcements, exciting updates, and sneak peeks into the tenth-anniversary celebration as the festival gears up for ULTRA South Africa 2026.
About Ultra South Africa
ULTRA South Africa is Africa’s largest electronic music festival and is part of Ultra Music Festival’s worldwide expansion which is now present in twenty countries. ULTRA South Africa is a single day event taking place in two cities (Johannesburg and Cape Town). Having debuted in 2014, ULTRA South Africa is one of the longest standing world editions of the festival.
ULTRA Worldwide
ULTRA Worldwide continues to cement its status as the most international music festival brand. Boasting active events on all six inhabited continents, including the flagship Ultra Music Festival in Miami, the global festival brand is heralded for delivering an unparalleled combination of top-tier electronic talent, cutting-edge technology and large-scale productions.
