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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.
2026 TICKET TIERS AND PRICES:
Johannesburg
Tier 1:
GA: R895
VIP: R1,500
VVIP: R3,500
Tier 2:
GA: R995
VIP: R2,000
VVIP: R4,500
Cape Town
Tier 1:
GA: R795
VIP: R1,500
Tier 2:
GA: R895.00
VIP: R2,000.00
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.
ULTRA South Africa opens ticket sales for 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
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 2026
Johannesburg – Saturday, 25 April 2026 at Expo Centre at Nasrec
Cape Town – Sunday, 26 April 2026 at The Ostrich
Watch the official #UltraSA2025 aftermovie here.
Stay connected with ULTRA South Africa on Instagram, Facebook, and X for lineup announcements and exciting updates.
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