Hype Fam, it’s time to start making those plans! ULTRA South Africa is officially opening general public ticket sales for its 12th edition after its early-bird “Afterglow” loyalty tickets sold out. The festival is returning to Cape Town on Friday, 30 April 2027, at The Ostrich before making its way to Johannesburg on Saturday, 1 May 2027, at the Nasrec Expo Centre.
As part of the global ULTRA Worldwide family, ULTRA South Africa has become one of the biggest fixtures on the African electronic music calendar, bringing together international heavyweights, homegrown talent and thousands of dance music enthusiasts. The 2027 edition promises another massive celebration of electronic music, backed by world-class production and multiple stages catering to different sounds across both cities.
Cape Town will feature a two-stage experience, while Johannesburg gets four stages, covering everything from mainstream electronic music to underground house, techno and African dance sounds. The Main Stage will deliver the festival’s signature large-scale production and international performances, while RESISTANCE continues to cater to lovers of underground house and techno.
Johannesburg will also welcome back The Groove Room, a dedicated space celebrating African electronic music, with sounds ranging from Amapiano, Afro-house and 3-Step to Gqom and Afro-tech. Meanwhile, the UMF Radio Stage will shine a spotlight on emerging artists and regional talent, giving the next generation of electronic music a platform.
Speaking about the upcoming edition, Festival Director Shaun Duwe highlighted the significance of the festival’s early loyalty ticket sell-out and its connection to South African dance culture. He also revealed that the 12th edition is expected to bring together 40,000 music lovers, celebrating international headliners alongside African pioneers shaping the future of electronic music.
Beyond the dancefloor, ULTRA South Africa is projected to contribute R500 million to the local economy and support more than 4,000 jobs across tourism, hospitality and live entertainment logistics.
And for those still reminiscing about the previous edition, the official 2026 aftermovie is set to premiere tomorrow on ULTRA Worldwide’s official YouTube channel, UMF TV, giving fans another opportunity to relive the moments that made the festival special.
Tier 1 General Access and VIP tickets went on sale on Tuesday, 27 October, at 10:00 SAST. With the early-bird allocation already sold out, fans are encouraged to secure their tickets before the next tiers disappear.
Get your tickets now at ULTRASouthAfrica.com.
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