Festival
Ultra Music Festival Johannesburg 2026
South Africa's biggest electronic weekend
- Dates
- Apr 25, 2026
- Country
- South Africa
- Acts
- 39
- Stages
- 4
- Days
- 1
Ultra Music Festival Johannesburg 2026 in South Africa — runs Apr 25, 2026. The line-up has 39 acts on a single day spread over 4 stages.
Ultra’s South African chapter splits across two cities, and the Johannesburg leg is the louder, harder one. The bill leans on big-room and progressive house headliners alongside a deep local roster that reflects how dominant amapiano and South African house have become globally, with Major League DJz, Sun-El Musician, DBN Gogo, Shimza and Dlala Thukzin all on the schedule. International names like Afrojack, Axwell, John Summit and DJ Snake fill the late-night slots. The result is a festival that feels less like an imported brand and more like a meeting point between the global EDM circuit and the sound currently coming out of the country’s clubs.
Plan your days
Set times & timetable
Every stage side by side, so clashes jump out before you commit. Star acts anywhere on this page and the plan follows you.
On the ground
Ultra Music Festival Johannesburg 2026 map
Where Ultra Music Festival Johannesburg 2026 happens: the festival grounds on the map below.
- ULTRA Mainstage
- RESISTANCE
- The Groove Room
- UMF Radio (Hosted by Confessions.ZA)
On site you'll want this in your pocket: the FestMates app has the full festival map with your live position, every stage and facility, and custom pins for your tent and meet-up spots. It works offline once you're there.
Who's playing
Ultra Music Festival Johannesburg 2026 line-up
39 acts across 2 days, with set times and stages.
Tap the star next to an act to build your own plan. It stays in your browser, no account needed, and it spots set-time clashes for you.
Schedule status: full timetable published · last updated May 5, 2026.
Sat, Apr 25
ULTRA Mainstage
- 14:00Indigo
- 15:00Timo ODV B2B Kyle Cassim
- 16:20DJ Kent
- 17:25Kyle Watson
- 18:35ApasheBio
- 20:00Afrojack B2B R3HAB
- 21:40AxwellBio
- 23:05DJ SnakeBio
RESISTANCE
- 14:00Baby Whitz
- 15:00Mila-Rose
- 16:00MPHO.WAW
- 17:00Kitty AmorBio
- 18:30Major League DJz
- 20:00Caiiro B3B Da Capo B3B Enoo Napa
- 22:00Dennis FerrerBio
The Groove Room
- 14:00Slow Poison
- 16:00Lelowhatsgood
- 17:002Shoes
- 18:00Sun-El Musician
- 19:00DJ Lag B2B Que DJ
- 20:00Oscar MBO
- 21:00Dlala Thukzin
- 22:00DBN Gogo
- 23:00Scorpion Kings
UMF Radio (Hosted by Confessions.ZA)
- 14:00Axe Cllusive
- 15:00ThreeManWeave
- 16:00Jevan Binder
- 17:00Skelm
- 18:00Mia
- 19:00Aidin Caye
- 20:00Connie
- 21:00Vimo
- 22:00Chunda Munki
- 23:00Cinimin
Sun, Apr 26
RESISTANCE
- 00:00ShimzaBio
- 01:00Afrojack B2B Shimza
The Groove Room
- 00:00Liquideep
UMF Radio (Hosted by Confessions.ZA)
- 00:00Dean Fuel
ULTRA Mainstage
- 00:30John SummitBio
Good to know
Ultra Music Festival Johannesburg 2026 FAQ
Quick answers about dates, set times, stages and planning your days, based on the published line-up.
When was Ultra Music Festival Johannesburg 2026?
Ultra Music Festival Johannesburg 2026 took place on Apr 25, 2026 in South Africa. The programme ran from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26, all times local (Europe/Berlin).
Where did Ultra Music Festival Johannesburg 2026 take place?
Ultra Music Festival Johannesburg 2026 took place in South Africa. The festival hosted 4 stages: ULTRA Mainstage, RESISTANCE, The Groove Room, UMF Radio (Hosted by Confessions.ZA).
How many acts played Ultra Music Festival Johannesburg 2026?
39 acts played across 4 stages and 2 days. The full line-up with set times is on this page.
How can I plan my next festival with FestMates?
FestMates lists upcoming festivals with full line-ups and set times. Star acts on any festival page to build a plan in your browser, and get set reminders, offline festival maps and plan sharing in the app.
Can I keep notes on acts I saw?
Yes. In the FestMates app every act has an Add note button: the setlist, songs you liked, people you met, anything you want to remember. Notes are saved on your device.
Do I need an account to use FestMates?
No. Plans, notes, pins and reminders live on your device, and sharing works through links rather than logins. The plan you build on this website also stays in your browser, no sign-up needed.
Tickets, travel and camping: official Ultra Music Festival Johannesburg 2026 FAQ