Ultra South Africa (Cape Town, South Africa) 2026

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Magnificent beats and electrifying moments await at Ultra South Africa 2026, set to explode across two cities on 25 and 26 April. In Johannesburg the festival erupts at the Expo Centre, Nasrec on the 25th, then moves on to The Ostrich in Cape Town on the 26th for a south coast spectacle unlike any other. Ultra South Africa has long stood as the continent’s premier electronic music festival gathering and this 11th edition promises to raise the bar yet again.

Headliners for the 2026 edition include luminaries of the RESISTANCE stage such as Adam Beyer and Peggy Gou, among others who will carry the torch for techno and house sounds that’ve become Ultra’s signature. The lineups across both cities will feature a blend of international heavyweights and South African trailblazers, giving local talent stage-time alongside established names.

Festival infrastructure is built to dazzle: expect multiple stages including a RESISTANCE stage dedicated to darker, progressive sounds, state-of-the-art production, immersive visual design, and sound systems tuned to create pulse-pounding moments across both Johannesburg and Cape Town settings. Ultra South Africa is more than music—it’s an all-senses immersion.

Attendees will be treated to more than just performances: unique site layouts in each city offer different vibes, local food and culture interwoven with global music, and special after-hours or “afterglow” opportunities for those looking to extend the celebration beyond set times. It’s the kind of experience where every sunset, every bass drop, and every crowd chant weaves into an unforgettable story.

Ultra South Africa 2026 isn’t just a festival, it’s a movement: it unites folks from across Africa and the world, bringing seasoned ravers and curious newcomers together under one electrified sky. From Johannesburg’s urban energy to Cape Town’s coastal magic, this edition will be remembered as a landmark moment in electronic music in South Africa.