ULTRA South Africa Reveals Full Lineup for Massive 2026 Edition
ULTRA South Africa Reveals Full Lineup for Massive 2026 Edition
John Summit, DJ Snake, Axwell, Afrojack b2b R3hab and Shimza set to headline Johannesburg and Cape Town
ULTRA South Africa has officially revealed the full lineup for its highly anticipated 2026 edition, marking the festival’s 11th year as one of the country’s biggest electronic music events. The global festival brand will return over a massive long weekend, taking place in Johannesburg on Saturday, 25 April 2026, and Cape Town on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
With world-renowned headliners, strong African representation, and multiple genre-focused stages, ULTRA South Africa 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions yet.
ULTRA South Africa 2026 Dates & Venues
- Johannesburg: Saturday, 25 April 2026
Expo Centre at Nasrec - Cape Town: Sunday, 26 April 2026
The Ostrich
Tickets are officially on sale now, with limited availability across all tiers.
Main Stage Headliners: Global Electronic Heavyweights
The ULTRA South Africa 2026 Main Stage will be headlined by some of the biggest names in global electronic music:
- John Summit – tech-house powerhouse dominating global dance floors
- DJ Snake – French hitmaker behind multiple global anthems
- Axwell – progressive house icon and Swedish House Mafia member
- Afrojack b2b R3hab – a special back-to-back performance exclusive to ULTRA SA
These headliners will be supported by a strong lineup of international and local talent including Apashe, Kyle Watson, DJ Kent, TiMO ODV b2b Kyle Cassim, Indigo, Headroom b2b Geometric Flux, Niskerone b2b Dakota, and Kurt April.
RESISTANCE Stage: Underground & Afro-Electronic Excellence
ULTRA’s globally respected RESISTANCE Stage returns with a world-class underground lineup, blending international legends with African trailblazers.
RESISTANCE Headliners:
- Dennis Ferrer – New York house music legend
- Shimza – South African electronic powerhouse
Additional RESISTANCE Support:
- Major League DJz
- Caiiro b3b Enoo b3b Da Capo
- Kitty Amor
- Mpho.Wav
- Mila-Rose
- Baby Whitz
- Kid Fonque
The RESISTANCE Stage continues to position ULTRA South Africa as a key platform for deep house, techno, and Afro-electronic music.
Johannesburg Exclusives: The Groove Room Returns
In Johannesburg, ULTRA South Africa will once again introduce The Groove Room, a dedicated stage celebrating African electronic music culture.
Artists set to perform include:
- Scorpion Kings
- DBN Gogo
- Liquideep
- Dlala Thukzin
- Oscar Mbo
- DJ Lag x Que DJ
- Sun-El Musician
- 2shoes
- Lelowhatsgood
- Slow Poison
This stage highlights ULTRA’s ongoing commitment to African sounds and homegrown talent.
UMF Radio Stage Makes Its Johannesburg Debut
Making its Johannesburg debut, the UMF Radio Stage presented by Confessions.za offers an intimate space for boundary-pushing electronic sounds.
Artists include:
Dean Fuel, Cinimin, Chunda Munki, Vimo, Connie, Aidin Caye, Mia, Skelm, Jevan Binder, and Threemanweave.
ULTRA South Africa: 11 Years of Electronic Music Legacy
Since launching in 2014, ULTRA South Africa has grown into a cornerstone of the country’s music calendar, attracting tens of thousands of fans annually. As part of the ULTRA Worldwide family, the festival connects South Africa to a global network of events spanning all six inhabited continents, including the flagship Ultra Music Festival in Miami.
Known for cutting-edge production, world-class sound, and unforgettable festival energy, ULTRA South Africa continues to raise the bar for live electronic music experiences.
ULTRA South Africa 2026 Ticket Prices
- General Access: From R995 (limited availability)
- VIP: From R2,000 (limited availability)
- VVIP (Johannesburg only): From R4,500
For exclusive VVIP table bookings, email: tables@ultrasouthafrica.com
Tickets available now at ultrasouthafrica.com
Stay Connected
Follow ULTRA South Africa on Instagram, Facebook, and X for lineup updates, artist announcements, and festival news.
Watch the official #UltraSA2025 aftermovie and browse ULTRA South Africa 2025 photo selects online.
Media applications for ULTRA South Africa 2026 are now open.
ULTRA South Africa 2026 Ticket Prices
- General Access: From R995 (limited availability)
- VIP: From R2,000 (limited availability)
- VVIP (Johannesburg only): From R4,500
For exclusive VVIP table bookings:
tables@ultrasouthafrica.com
Buy tickets here:
https://ultrasouthafrica.com
Stay Connected with ULTRA South Africa
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/ultrasouthafrica
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/ultrasouthafrica
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/ultrasouthafrica
Watch the official #UltraSA2025 aftermovie:
https://ultrasouthafrica.com
View ULTRA South Africa 2025 photo selects:
https://ultrasouthafrica.com
With a stacked international lineup, deep African representation, and multiple immersive stages, ULTRA South Africa 2026 is set to deliver an unmatched electronic music experience in both Johannesburg and Cape Town.
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