If you missed out on the early-bird "Afterglow" tickets, take a deep breath—and don't blame it on load shedding. General public sales for ULTRA South Africa’s massive 12th edition are officially open today!
It’s time to start budgeting, because Africa's biggest electronic music gathering is coming back to blow our speakers—and our minds—all over again.
Cape Town & Joburg: Two Cities, Pure High Energy
Mark your calendars and request those leave days immediately:
Cape Town: Friday, April 30, 2027, at The Ostrich (featuring a stacked two-stage setup).
Johannesburg: Saturday, May 1, 2027, at the iconic Nasrec Expo Centre (turning up with a full four-stage experience).
While the Main Stage brings international heavyweights and jaw-dropping visuals, and the RESISTANCE stage serves pure underground techno, Joburg gets an extra treat.
The Groove Room returns to drop the heaviest local beats—from Afro-house and Amapiano to 3-Step, Gqom, and Afro-tech. Plus, the UMF Radio Stage will showcase Mzansi's hottest rising talent.
Translation? You will be dancing until your feet officially file a dispute.
Boosting the Economy While We Move the Bass
Besides giving us an excuse to wear festival gear in public, ULTRA South Africa is serious business. The 2027 edition is set to inject a massive R500 million into the local economy and support over 4,000 jobs across tourism, hospitality, and event logistics.
So technically, buying a ticket is just you supporting local economic growth... right?
Need some hype to get you through the week? The official 2026 Aftermovie drops tomorrow on UMF TV (YouTube), so you can re-live the madness.
Secure the Bag (and the Pass)
Tier 1 General Access and VIP tickets went live today, Tuesday, 27 October, at 10:00 SAST.
Given how fast the loyalty tickets vanished, waiting until payday might leave you crying in the group chat. Head over to ULTRASouthAfrica.com right now and lock in your spot before Tier 1 sells out!