The countdown is on for ULTRA South Africa’s 10th anniversary, and this year’s festival promises to be the most electrifying yet.
On Friday, 9 May, Cape Town’s The Ostrich will pulse with energy, followed by a massive bash at Johannesburg’s Expo Centre at Nasrec on Saturday, 10 May.
ULTRA SOUTH AFRICA’S MILESTONE BIRTHDAY
After a decade of unforgettable beats and world-class performances, ULTRA is pulling out all the stops for its milestone birthday.
ULTRA South Africa has become a powerhouse on the continent’s music calendar. Over the past ten years, 335 artists have set the stage alight, with 97 returning for more than one round.
Local favourite Kyle Cassim holds the record for the most appearances by a South African DJ.
Internationally, Martin Garrix reigns supreme. He’s not only the most frequent international headliner at ULTRA SA. Martin is also the current world number one DJ, according to Texx and City.
“There’s nothing like the energy of a South African crowd,” Garrix once said, and he keeps coming back for more.
ULTRA SOUTH AFRICA’S LINE-UP
This year’s line-up is stacked. Main Stage headliners include Dutch trance legend Armin van Buuren, hard trap sensation ISOxo, and genre-bending superstar KSHMR.
Martin Garrix returns for a full-circle moment, having headlined the very first ULTRA SA in 2014.
On the RESISTANCE Stage, fans will be treated to melodic techno from Massano, a hypnotic set from Italian duo Mind Against, and a special homecoming for local hero Shimza.
AMAPIANO AND AFROBEAT ACTS
Johannesburg festivalgoers get even more: The Groove Room will showcase SA’s hottest amapiano and afrobeats acts.
These acts include Kabza De Small, Maphorisa, DBN GOGO, and Dlala Thukzin. The Clubhouse offers an intimate space for underground sounds and future beats.
ULTRA South Africa isn’t just a festival’s a global phenomenon. Over 400,000 fans from all 195 countries have danced together under the African sky.
After South Africa, Mozambique sends the most fans, proving that ULTRA fever knows no borders.
TICKET PRICES
If you want in, move quickly. Last year, Rewind and Tier 1 tickets sold out in just 15 minutes, a festival record.
General access starts from R995, VIP from R3,000, and VVIP (Johannesburg only) from R5,500. For those wanting the ultimate experience, exclusive VVIP tables are available by request.
ULTRA South Africa’s 10th edition is a celebration of music, unity, and pure joy. As one fan put it, “ULTRA isn’t just an event, it’s a feeling.” Don’t miss your chance to be part of history.
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