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ULTRA South Africa reveals full lineup for 10th anniversary edition

ULTRA South Africa has just revealed the full lineup for its 10th anniversary, taking place at The Ostrich in Cape Town on Friday, May 9, 2025, and at the Expo Centre at Nasrec in Johannesburg on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The festival’s milestone celebration is slated to be the most electrifying edition yet, with international superstars and some of the finest regional talent. 

The festival will feature Main Stage headliners such as Dutch electronic music luminary Armin van Buuren, hard trap virtuoso ISOxo, and genre-defying songwriter/DJ/producer KSHMR. ULTRA South Africa will also welcome back Martin Garrix, who performed at the inaugural edition in 2014. 

Alongside the Main Stage, the RESISTANCE Stage will feature a world-class roster of underground headliners such as melodic techno maestro Massano, Italian brother duo Mind Against, and a performance in Johannesburg from South African legend Shimza.

In addition to the star-studded roster of headliners, local support includes Gil Glaze, Culoe de Song, Da Capo, DBN GOGO, DJ Lag, Dlala Thukzin, Fiona Kraft, Herdroom, Kabza de Small, Maphorisa, Mörda, Oscar Mbo, Sona, Vigro Deep and many more.

In Johannesburg, ULTRA South Africa will feature two additional stages: The Groove Room and The Clubhouse. For lovers of amapiano and afro beats, The Groove Room will host South Africa’s brightest talents, including Kabza De Small, Maphorisa, DBN GOGO, Dlala Thukzin, Oscar Mbo, DJ Lag, 2wo Bunnies, Mörda, Thakzin, Vigro Deep, Omagoqa, Lelowhatsgood and more.

The Clubhouse Stage will be an intimate space for boundary-pushing beats and underground sounds, with artists such as Jevan Binder, Shamiso, Da Capo, Kasango, Mpho.Wav, Darque, Tristan Urwin, A.ND, Son of Dennis and Buhle.

  • General Access: From R895 (limited availability)  
  • VIP: From R2,000 (limited availability)  
  • VVIP (Johannesburg only): From R4,500  
  • For those wanting to elevate their ULTRA South Africa experience and book an exclusive VVIP table, please email tables@ultrasouthafrica.com

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