Ultra South Africa (Johannesburg, South Africa) 2027
Ultra South Africa closes its 2027 two-city run in Johannesburg on Saturday 1 May 2027 at the Expo Centre, Nasrec, one day after the Cape Town date at The Ostrich.
Ultra South Africa: quick facts
Updated Sep 2026- Dates
- Saturday 1 May 2027
- Status
- Upcoming in 175 days
- Venue
- Expo Centre, Nasrec Directions
- City
- Johannesburg
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Africa
- Tickets
- ultrasa.howler.co.za
- Official site
- ultrasouthafrica.com
About Ultra South Africa
Ultra South Africa closes its 2027 two-city run in Johannesburg on Saturday 1 May 2027 at the Expo Centre, Nasrec, one day after the Cape Town date at The Ostrich. The event is the twelfth edition of the South African branch of Ultra Worldwide, and the official site lists both legs with their venues, a traffic management plan for each city and a shared ticketing platform on Howler.
The Johannesburg event page on Howler lists running hours from 14:00 on 1 May to 02:00 on 2 May 2027. At the time of writing the page shows a sold out status, which appears to reflect that no ticket tier is currently open rather than a full sell-out, and a separate registration page has been set up for the Johannesburg leg. The 2027 lineup has not been announced. The event is for ages 18 and over and operates cashless.
As with every Ultra event, expect a main stage with heavy production and a RESISTANCE area for house and techno, the part of the programme most likely to interest a techno festival crowd. The Expo Centre at Nasrec is a large exhibition complex south of the city centre, and the organisers publish a Johannesburg traffic management plan and transport details before the show. Previous editions can be seen on the UMF TV aftermovies.
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Flights to Johannesburg
Find flightsNearest airport to Ultra South Africa: O.R. Tambo (JNB) · 29 km from the venue
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Frequently asked questions
Ultra South AfricaWhen and where does Ultra South Africa 2027 Johannesburg take place?
The Johannesburg leg of Ultra South Africa 2027 takes place on Saturday 1 May 2027 at the Expo Centre, Nasrec, in Johannesburg. The Howler event page lists hours from 14:00 on 1 May until 02:00 on 2 May 2027.
Who is playing Ultra South Africa 2027 in Johannesburg?
The 2027 lineup has not been announced. Ultra South Africa usually books the same headliners for both cities, with a RESISTANCE stage for house and techno. Previous lineups are archived on the official site, and new announcements appear on Instagram and the site's news section.
How do I get tickets for Ultra South Africa 2027 Johannesburg?
Tickets are handled by Howler at ultrasa.howler.co.za. The Johannesburg page currently shows a sold out status, which appears to mean no tier is open yet, and a registration page is available for updates. The event is 18+ and cashless.
Where is the Expo Centre, Nasrec and how do I get there?
The Expo Centre is at Nasrec, at the corner of Rand Show Road and Nasrec Road in the south of Johannesburg. The official site publishes a Traffic Management Plan for Johannesburg and a transportation page before each edition with parking, drop-off and shuttle details.
What is notable about the 2027 edition?
The 2027 edition is the twelfth Ultra South Africa and the Johannesburg date completes the two-city format, following Cape Town on 30 April. It runs from the afternoon into the early hours at the Expo Centre, Nasrec, with a cashless system and an 18+ age limit.
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