ULTRA South Africa reveals full lineup for 2026 edition
ULTRA South Africa has officially announced the full lineup for its highly anticipated 11th edition, set to take place over a blockbuster long weekend in April 2026. The globally renowned electronic music festival returns to Johannesburg on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Expo Centre at Nasrec, before heading to Cape Town on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at The Ostrich.
Main Stage headliners confirmed
The ULTRA South Africa 2026 Main Stage will be led by an impressive selection of international heavyweights. Fans can expect electrifying performances from tech-house star John Summit, French hitmaker DJ Snake, progressive house legend Axwell, and a special high-energy back-to-back set from Afrojack and R3hab.
They will be joined by a strong lineup of local and international support acts, including Apashe, Kyle Watson, DJ Kent, TiMO ODV b2b Kyle Cassim, Indigo, Headroom b2b Geometric Flux, Niskerone b2b Dakota, and Kurt April, ensuring nonstop energy throughout the day.
RESISTANCE stage highlights underground excellence
ULTRA’s globally celebrated RESISTANCE Stage returns with a focus on underground and house-driven sounds. Headlining performances come from New York house icon Dennis Ferrer and South African electronic powerhouse Shimza.
Additional RESISTANCE performances include Major League DJz, Caiiro b3b De Capo b3b Enco Napa, Kitty Amor, Mpho.Wav, Mila-Rose, Baby Whitz, and Kid Fonque, offering a world-class showcase of cutting-edge electronic music.
Johannesburg exclusives: The Groove Room & UMF Radio Stage
In Johannesburg, The Groove Room makes its return as a vibrant celebration of African electronic music culture. This stage will feature standout performances from Scorpion Kings, DBN Gogo, Liquideep, Dlala Thukzin, Oscar Mbo, DJ Lag x Que DJ, Sun-El Musician, 2shoes, Lelowhatsgood, and Slow Poison.
Also debuting in Johannesburg is the UMF Radio Stage, presented by Confessions.za. This intimate space will spotlight boundary-pushing sounds with sets from Dean Fuel, Cinimin, Chunda Munki, Vimo, Connie, Aidin Caye, Mia, Skelm, Jevan Binder, and Threemanweave.
A cornerstone of South Africa’s music calendar
Since launching in 2014, ULTRA South Africa has grown into one of the country’s most important music festivals, attracting tens of thousands of fans annually. As part of the ULTRA Worldwide family, the festival continues to bring world-class production, top-tier electronic talent, and a globally recognised festival experience to local audiences.
Ticketing information
Tickets for ULTRA South Africa 2026 are officially on sale, with options including:
- General Access: From R995
- VIP: From R2,000
- VVIP (Johannesburg only): From R4,500
With a stacked lineup, multiple stages, and iconic venues in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, ULTRA South Africa 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest electronic music events of the year.
