10 Epic Facts About ULTRA South Africa Ahead of Its 10th Anniversary Bash

This year, ULTRA South Africa is turning 10, and the countdown is officially ON! As the most iconic electronic music festival on the continent gears up for its milestone edition, fans can expect bigger beats, brighter lights, and more unforgettable moments than ever before.

Set to take place on Friday, 9 May 2025 at The Ostrich in Cape Town, and Saturday, 10 May 2025 at Johannesburg’s Expo Centre at Nasrec, the 10th anniversary promises to be an epic celebration of a decade of dance. To mark the moment, we’ve rounded up 10 fun facts to hype up the party before the bass drops:

• 335 artists have performed at ULTRA South Africa over the past decade—bringing the heat from every corner of the globe.
• 97 artists have hit the ULTRA stage more than once, proving this is the kind of gig you always want to come back to.
• Kyle Cassim holds the crown as the local artist who’s performed the most at ULTRA South Africa.
• Global dance music icon Martin Garrix is the international headliner who’s played the most sets at ULTRA SA—he first performed here in 2015 after his debut at ULTRA Miami and hasn’t stopped returning since.
• Speaking of Garrix, he’s currently the #1 DJ in the world, having topped the DJ Mag list in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2024.
• Over 400,000 fans have danced under the ULTRA South African sky since the very first edition in 2014.
• ULTRA South Africa has hosted attendees from all 195 countries, making it one of the most globally diverse events in the country.
• After South Africa, Mozambique is the second most represented country by attendees—proving that ULTRA fever knows no borders.
• With multiple stages, cutting-edge production, and a genre-diverse lineup, ULTRA South Africa remains Africa’s biggest electronic music festival.
• The 2025 edition marks a full decade of unforgettable music, magnetic performances, and once-in-a-lifetime moments—and it’s going to be the most spectacular one yet.

As excitement for the 10^th edition of ULTRA South Africa builds, tickets have been selling fast and Ultranauts are encouraged to get their tickets before they sell out. Late last year, Rewind and Tier 1 tickets were snapped up in a record breaking 15 minutes. This marks the festival’s fastest and most successful ticket sale bookings in its 10-year history.

ULTRA SOUTH AFRICA 2025 TICKETING INFO 

• General Access: From R995 (limited availability) 
• VIP: From R3,000 (limited availability) 
• VVIP (Johannesburg only): From R5,500 
• For those wanting to elevate their ULTRA South Africa experience and book an exclusive VVIP table, please email tables@ultrasouthafrica.com. 

Tickets are on sale now at https://ultrasouthafrica.com/. 

Whether you're a long-time raver or ready for your first ULTRA experience, the 10th edition is your ultimate excuse to go all out.

Stay connected with ULTRA South Africa on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for lineup announcements, exciting updates, and sneak peeks into the tenth-anniversary celebration as the festival gears up for ULTRA South Africa 2025.