[category]
[title]
ULTRA South Africa has dropped its final lineup for the hotly-aniticipated 2026 event, which is set to fire up the Freedom Day weekend this April.
This year marks the 11th edition of South Africa’s leading EDM festival, which pulls into Johannesburg (Expo Centre, Nasrec) on Saturday, 25 April 2026, before heading to Cape Town (The Ostrich) on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
Who’s playing ULTRA South Africa in 2026?
For the Main Stage this year, ULTRA is going heavy on crowd-pleasers: John Summit brings tech-house heat, DJ Snake promises big-room hits, and Axwell adds progressive-house pedigree. A special back-to-back from Afrojack and R3hab is going to be the show to watch, though.
Support acts round out the bill, and there’s plenty to keep local fans on their feet: Kyle Watson, DJ Kent, TiMO ODV b2b Kyle Cassim, plus Apashe, Indigo, and more.
RESISTANCE Stage
For fans who like to dig into the underground, ULTRA’s RESISTANCE Stage pulls in New York house legend Dennis Ferrer and South African powerhouse Shimza as the anchors on the decks. Also on the roster is Major League DJz, Caiiro b3b De Capo b3b Enco Napa b3b, Kitty Amor, Kid Fonque and others to serve up a strong mix of Afro-house, house and club-focused artists.
Want to know why you should go? Look back at 2025…
Time Out Tip: Did you know you can get 10 days off straight, for only 3 days leave at the end of April. Check out 2026 Public Holidays: How to stretch your annual leave.
Need to know
When (Cape Town): Sunday, 26 April 2026
Where: The Ostrich, Cape Town
Tickets: General Access priced from R995, VIP from R2000.
Buy online: At ultrasouthafrica.com
RECOMMENDED:
📍 The best things to do in Cape Town
😋 The best restaurants in Cape Town
🏄♀️ The best beaches in Cape Town
🛍 The best markets in Cape Town
🖼 The best museums and galleries in Cape Town
Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.
Time Out makes a small commission from the affiliate links included in this article. These links have no influence on our editorial content, but they do allow us to bring you more recommendations every week. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.