ULTRA South Africa opens ticket sales for 2026 edition

Ultra South Africa the country’s premier electronic dance music festival has opened ticket sales for its 2026 edition.

For the first time in the festival’s history, Ultra South Africa kicks off in Johannesburg and will close out the weekend in Cape Town.

This will bid well for those who have missed out on the event before. 

Details 

The world’s most international music festival brand, will host the 11th edition of Ultra South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at Expo Centre at Nasrec. 

In Cape Town, the event takes place on Sunday, 26 April 2026 (with the Monday being a public holiday) at The Ostrich.

2025 edition 

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. 

Ultra SA said 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.

Ticket 

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.

 2026 Ticket tiers and prices:

Ultra said  Tier 2 tickets will automatically become available as soon as Tier 1 sells out.

Ultra 

 “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.”