Arguably the most recognisable brand in electronic music is coming to New Zealand in 2026.

New Zealand promoter Audiology Touring has partnered with Ultra Worldwide and WellingtonNZ to bring Ultra Music Festival to Wellington.

Ultra is set to take over the Wellington waterfront for the first time ever on Friday, 10 April 2026. Previous headliners of Ultra events have included Calvin Harris, Skrillex, David Guetta, Martin Garrix, and more.

Mitch Lowe, Founder of Audiology Touring, said: “Securing the rights to Ultra Music Festival, for such an iconic venue in Wellington, is a dream come true.”

“People travel far and wide to attend Ultra, and we’re excited to show international visitors what the country has to offer, all whilst giving our prized locals something to be proud of.”

Wellington mayor, Andrew Little, said: “Having an event on the scale and renown as the Ultra Festival in Wellington will be a huge boost for the local economy, injecting new energy into the CBD and drawing thousands of people from around New Zealand.

"It’s time to remind people of Wellington’s place as the live entertainment capital of Aotearoa, so it’s exciting to see an event of this size here in Wellington for the next few years.”

The one-day festival will be spread over three stages, with a fourth local stage and is expected to attract 20,000 people from across the country and around the world. Famously, the Ultra brand brings people together from all over the world for these events.

The Ultra New Zealand lineup will be announced on Wednesday, 10 December, and tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, 17 December.