Ultra Festival South Africa – Johannesburg

📅 Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
🕔 Gates Open: 2:00pm
📍 Venue: Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg, South Africa
🔞 Age Requirement: 18+

Get ready, Johannesburg. Ultra South Africa 2026 is back and bigger than ever. If you love EDM, dancing, and a proper jol, mark your calendar for Saturday, 25 April 2026, when Africa’s biggest electronic music festival explodes into life at the Expo Centre at Nasrec.

As any past ULTRA fan will tell you, this event is next level, delivering the brand’s trademark world class production, massive stage design, and earth shaking sound that turns Joburg into a dance music paradise.

While the 2026 lineup is still under wraps, last year’s edition raised the bar with record breaking crowds and electric performances from Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, ISOxo, KSHMR, Mind Against, Massano, and Shmiza. ULTRA has confirmed that this year’s event will amplify the energy even further, with elevated production and an unforgettable festival experience.

Artists & Lineup

ULTRA South Africa delivers one of its strongest lineups to date, uniting global electronic music icons with the very best of the African dance music scene. Headlining the main stage are Afrojack B2B R3HAB, Axwell, DJ Snake, and John Summit, bringing world class EDM, house, and festival anthems to Johannesburg’s biggest dancefloor. The RESISTANCE stage is led by underground heavyweights Dennis Ferrer and Shimza, setting the tone for deep, driving house and techno energy.

The supporting lineup showcases a powerful mix of international and local talent, including Apashe, DBN Gogo, Kyle Watson, Major League, Scorpion, Sun-EL Musician, and Karyendasoul, alongside a diverse selection of cutting edge DJs and producers representing house, techno, amapiano, bass, and Afro electronic sounds. From peak time festival moments to underground club energy, this lineup reflects ULTRA’s signature blend of global excellence and local culture, making it a must attend electronic music festival for Johannesburg festival goers.

What to Expect

✅ International and local electronic music artists
✅ World class stage production and lighting
✅ Thunderous sound systems and immersive visuals
✅ Food stalls, bars, and chill zones
✅ Secure venue with 24 hour security and medical support

Why ULTRA South Africa Johannesburg

Because it’s more than just a music festival. It’s the ultimate EDM experience, where tens of thousands of fans come together under the Joburg sky for a lights down, hands up celebration of sound, energy, and connection.