Ultra Music Festival Live exists for one purpose: to keep the spirit of Ultra alive every single day. Every track streamed, every set replayed, and every moment captured on Ultra Music Festival Live comes directly from Ultra stages across the years—from iconic Miami sunrises to modern-day global showcases. As Ultra continues to evolve, this week marks one of the most significant chapters in the festival’s history.
From groundbreaking sustainability recognition to one of the most ambitious Miami lineups ever assembled and a major worldwide expansion, Ultra Music Festival is redefining what a global electronic music institution looks like in 2025 and beyond.
Ultra Makes History with Greener Festival Certification
In 2025, Ultra Music Festival became the first U.S. festival of its size in more than 13 years to earn the prestigious “Greener Festival” certification from A Greener Future (AGF). This milestone places Ultra among a very small group of large-scale festivals globally recognized for measurable environmental progress.
The certification honors Ultra’s Mission: Home initiative, which celebrated its fifth anniversary in 2025. Mission: Home represents a long-term commitment to sustainability, focusing on waste reduction, recycling, renewable energy strategies, and environmental education for festivalgoers.
For a festival historically associated with massive production, international travel, and global reach, this recognition signals a major shift—Ultra is proving that large-scale electronic music events can lead responsibly without sacrificing spectacle.
Ultra Miami 2026: A Lineup Built for the Future
March 27–29, 2026 | Bayfront Park, Miami
The 26th edition of Ultra Music Festival in Miami is already shaping up to be one of the most forward-thinking lineups in festival history. With Phase 1 and Phase 2 lineups now released, Ultra has confirmed that approximately 80% of the artists booked are new to the Miami lineup, reinforcing its commitment to evolution rather than repetition.
World-Exclusive Back-to-Back Sets
Ultra Miami 2026 is defined by bold, never-before-seen collaborations:
- Alesso b2b Martin Garrix
A world-exclusive pairing between two of the most influential names in modern progressive and mainstage electronic music. - Amelie Lens b2b Sara Landry
A hard techno world exclusive that bridges European techno dominance with North America’s fastest-rising underground movement. - Sebastian Ingrosso b2b Steve Angello
Two-thirds of Swedish House Mafia reunite for a special back-to-back set rooted in legacy and modern reinvention. - Adam Beyer b2b Joseph Capriati
A U.S. debut pairing uniting Drumcode power with Capriati’s relentless techno precision. - DJ Snake (as “Outlaw”) b2b Trym
A U.S. debut collaboration blending bass-heavy chaos with industrial techno energy.
These sets are designed to be Ultra moments—exclusive performances that live on through Ultra Music Festival Live streams and replays long after Miami Music Week ends.
Global Debuts and Brand-New Supergroups
Ultra Miami 2026 is also serving as a launchpad for entirely new projects:
- HALŌ (U.S. Debut)
A progressive house supergroup featuring Matisse & Sadko, DubVision, and Third Party, HALŌ represents a fusion of melodic powerhouses with Ultra DNA running through every track. - TIMELESS (World Premiere)
A brand-new trio featuring Deorro, Mike Posner, and MORTEN, making their first-ever appearance together on the Ultra stage.
These debuts reinforce Ultra’s reputation as the festival where new concepts are introduced to the world—not recycled from last year’s circuit.
Stage Takeovers Celebrating Major Anniversaries
Ultra Miami 2026 will also feature milestone label and brand takeovers, each marking major anniversaries:
- A State of Trance (ASOT) – Celebrating 25 years of trance culture.
- Dim Mak – Steve Aoki’s iconic label celebrates 30 years.
- Dirty Workz – 20 years of hardstyle dominance.
- Hekate – Sara Landry’s imprint makes its Ultra debut, signaling the continued rise of hard techno on main festival stages.
Each takeover adds depth to the weekend, offering Ultra Music Festival Live listeners genre-spanning sets rooted in history and progression.
Tickets and Access
Tickets for Ultra Miami 2026 are currently on sale, starting at $349.95 plus fees for 3-day General Admission. With demand historically surging as additional phases are announced, early access remains critical for fans planning to attend—or follow every set live through Ultra Music Festival Live.
Ultra Worldwide Expansion: New Frontiers in 2026
Ultra’s global footprint continues to expand, with major announcements confirmed today, Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Ultra New Zealand (Inaugural Edition)
- Date: April 10, 2026
- Location: Wellington Waterfront
- Status: General ticket sales officially began today
This marks the first-ever Ultra event in New Zealand, opening a new chapter for the brand in the Oceania region.
Ultra Australia 2026
Immediately following New Zealand, Ultra heads to Australia:
- Gold Coast: April 11, 2026
- Melbourne: April 12, 2026
The back-to-back scheduling reinforces Ultra’s commitment to delivering a connected, global touring experience.
Streaming the Legacy on Ultra Music Festival Live
Every announcement, every historic milestone, and every world-exclusive set eventually lives on through Ultra Music Festival Live—the only destination where every song played comes exclusively from Ultra Music Festival sets, past and present.
As Ultra pushes sustainability forward, debuts groundbreaking collaborations, and expands into new territories, Ultra Music Festival Live remains the digital home for fans who want to relive the energy, the innovation, and the legacy of the world’s most influential electronic music festival—week after week, year after year.
