ULTRA Worldwide is officially bringing its global festival empire to New Zealand, announcing the debut of ULTRA New Zealand on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Wellington Waterfront. The launch marks a major new chapter for the country’s live electronic scene, as the capital transforms into a multi-stage festival experience shaped by the signature energy and production scale of ULTRA’s flagship Miami event.
The festival’s setting along Wellington’s harbor offers an idyllic backdrop for its inaugural edition, setting the stage for a world-class lineup and a milestone moment for both ULTRA Worldwide and New Zealand’s growing dance music community.
Throughout 2025, ULTRA Worldwide reaffirmed its leading position in global festival culture, hosting international editions in cities such as Split, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Sydney, and more. Across these stages, the brand welcomed some of the biggest names in electronic music, includingCalvin Harris, DJ Snake, Gryffin, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, SLANDER, Adam Beyer, Tiësto, Afrojack, Alesso, Armin Van Buuren, Carl Cox, John Summit, Solomun, Steve Angello, Axwell, Anyma, Black Coffee, I Hate Models, ISOxo, Boris Brejcha, Miss Monique, Oliver Heldens, ARTBAT, Knock2, and dozens of other global icons.
Bringing ULTRA’s massive footprint to Wellington marks a defining cultural moment for the city. With sweeping waterfront views, the festival’s debut promises an electric atmosphere—an immersive playground of cutting-edge production, high-energy performances, and the unmistakable scale that defines the ULTRA brand.
As part of the ULTRA Worldwide ecosystem, ULTRA New Zealand joins a network of festivals that spans all six inhabited continents. Known for its boundary-pushing stages, elite artist programming, and trendsetting production design, the brand continues to redefine what a global electronic music festival can be.
With ULTRA’s arrival, Wellington steps onto the international map, ready to host one of the most anticipated new festival launches of 2026. Pre-registration ticket registration for ULTRA New Zealand is open now.