Following a hugely successful debut that welcomed more than 23,000 fans, ULTRA New Zealand will return to Wellington Waterfront on Friday, April 16, 2027, bringing some of the world’s biggest names in electronic music to the capital.
ULTRA NEW ZEALAND – FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2027
WELLINGTON WATERFRONT
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND
PRESALE: Wednesday 18 November, 7PM NZDT
GENERAL ONSALE: Thursday 19 November, 7PM NZDT
ULTRA New Zealand has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2027 edition, with global electronic music heavyweights Alesso, deadmau5, Subtronics and Sub Focus leading the announcement.
Returning to Wellington on Friday, April 16, 2027, the festival will build on the success of its inaugural 2026 event, bringing an internationally recognised lineup of electronic music talent to Aotearoa for its second year.
Among the biggest names in global dance music, Alesso has established himself as one of the defining artists of modern electronic music. The Swedish DJ and producer has amassed more than 5.5 billion global streams, with multi-platinum hits and collaborations that have cemented his place on some of the world’s biggest festival stages. Known for his euphoric, melodic productions and high-energy live sets, Alesso’s return to New Zealand will be a major draw for electronic music fans.
Joining him is deadmau5, the Canadian electronic music pioneer whose influence on dance music spans more than two decades. A seven-time GRAMMY nominee and multiple JUNO Award winner, deadmau5 has built an international following through his boundary-pushing productions, landmark releases including ‘Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff’ and ‘I Remember’, and visually ambitious live performances. Widely regarded as one of electronic music’s most influential producers, his ULTRA New Zealand appearance is a significant addition to the 2027 lineup.
Representing drum and bass, Sub Focus brings another major international name to Wellington. The British producer and DJ has become one of the genre’s most recognisable global acts, evolving from his underground beginnings into a festival headliner with a catalogue of dancefloor anthems and collaborations. Renowned for his high-impact productions and explosive live sets, Sub Focus continues to play a leading role in bringing drum and bass to audiences around the world.
Also joining the bill is bass music heavyweight Subtronics, one of the leading names in global bass music, bringing his signature high-energy sound and explosive performances to Wellington.
The first announcement also features a series of standout back-to-back performances, including Dutch house heavyweight Afrojack b2b Rehab and hardstyle heavyweights Brennan Heart b2b Darren Styles. Joining the lineup are internationally renowned Italian techno DJ and producer Deborah De Luca, French techno artist I Hate Models and 999999999, known for their high-energy, hard-hitting techno sets.
Spanning progressive and melodic house, drum and bass, techno, hard techno and bass, the first wave showcases the breadth of electronic music talent heading to Wellington, setting the stage for another major celebration of global dance music on the waterfront.
ULTRA New Zealand made its Aotearoa debut on April 10, 2026, attracting 23,320 unique attendees and selling out within approximately three weeks of tickets going on sale. Across four stages, more than 30 international and New Zealand artists performed, drawing fans from across the country and overseas to Wellington’s waterfront.
The event’s return reflects the growing significance of Wellington as a destination for major international music events, with ULTRA New Zealand 2027 proudly supported by the Government’s Events Attraction Package and Wellington’s Major Events Fund.
ULTRA New Zealand is part of ULTRA Worldwide, one of the most internationally established electronic music festival brands in the world. Founded with the flagship Ultra Music Festival in Miami in 1999, ULTRA has grown into a global phenomenon, producing events across all six inhabited continents and more than 30 countries. From Miami to Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America, ULTRA Worldwide has brought some of the biggest names in electronic music to audiences around the globe, building an international reputation for world-class talent, cutting-edge technology and large-scale festival production.
With its return to Wellington, ULTRA New Zealand continues to bring this internationally recognised festival experience to Aotearoa, connecting local audiences with the artists, production and scale that have made ULTRA a major force in global electronic music culture.
ULTRA NEW ZEALAND 2027 – FIRST LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT (A–Z)
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AFROJACK B2B R3HAB: R3JACK
ALESSO
BRENNAN HEART B2B DARREN STYLES
DEADMAU5: RETRO5PECTIVE
DEBORAH DE LUCA
I HATE MODELS
SUB FOCUS
SUBTRONICS
PHASE TWO LINEUP DUE EARLY 2027
Tickets available at https://ultranewzealand.com/
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