ULTRA New Zealand will return to the Wellington Waterfront in April 2027 for a second edition after a sold-out debut in 2026, with Friday, 16 April 2027 as the target date.

The 2026 festival drew 23,320 unique attendees, sold out within about three weeks of tickets going on sale, and helped establish Wellington as a destination for a major international electronic music festival.

An independent evaluation of the 2026 event estimated a net national economic benefit of $8.57 million for New Zealand, including $5.46 million in visitor spending in Wellington and 9,496 visitors with over 23,000 visitor nights.

Pre-registration for presale and official social channels on Instagram, Facebook, and X are provided for ticket updates.

Past editions have featured artists such as Afrojack, Alesso, Armin van Buuren, Carl Cox, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, Timmy Trumpet, and Zedd.

Organisers say a lineup will be announced soon, featuring a mix of international headliners and top New Zealand talent.

Industry voices including Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and WellingtonNZ CEO Mark Oldershaw emphasise the festival’s economic and cultural benefits for Wellington.

ULTRA New Zealand is part of ULTRA Worldwide, the international festival brand known for large-scale productions and top-tier talent.

The ULTRA Worldwide brand reinforces its global presence and the festival’s capacity for expansive, high-production events.

Ticketing notes stress early preparation and anticipation for the first lineup drop, described as imminent.

ULTRA is billed as the world’s premier electronic festival, taking place on the Wellington Waterfront with four stages and signature production.

The 2027 event is supported by government and Wellington funding, including the Government’s Events Attraction Package and Wellington’s Major Events Fund.