Ultra Music Festival has announced the Phase 1 lineup for its 26th edition, taking place March 27–29, 2026, at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. The announcement marks one of the most significant moments of the festival season, highlighting the event’s continued influence as one of the world’s leading destinations for electronic music.
This year’s lineup introduces 14 debut festival performances, with nearly 80% of the artists new compared to 2025. It also includes several exclusive back-to-back sets that will only be seen at Ultra. At the center of the announcement are three rare collaborations: the world-exclusive Amelie Lens B2B Sara Landry set, the U.S. debut of Adam Beyer B2B Joseph Capriati, and an exclusive performance from Sebastian Ingrosso B2B Steve Angello.
The range of artists performing reflects Ultra’s focus on presenting a broad view of electronic music. Global mainstage names including DJ Snake, John Summit, Major Lazer, Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, and Vintage Culture will return, joined by techno and house mainstays Carl Cox, Eric Prydz, Miss Monique, Boris Brejcha, Adriatique, Eli Brown, and Sasha_John Digweed. The diversity of the Phase 1 announcement signals that Ultra continues to blend the underground with the mainstream, maintaining its reputation as a meeting point for every corner of the genre.
The debut performances this year highlight how quickly the worldwide experience of electronic music is changing. Argentine producer BZRP will make his first Ultra appearance, bringing his distinctive mix of hip-hop, reggaetón, and electronic production. WORSHIP, the drum & bass collective made up of Sub Focus, Dimension, Culture Shock, and 1991, will also make their festival debut, representing a new era for the genre’s presence in the U.S.
Other new additions include Japanese DJ ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Berlin-based producer Marlon Hoffstadt, and the debut of WANKDAT, the joint project of bass artists Wooli and Crankdat. Another highly anticipated moment will be the world debut of TIMELESS, a new live collaboration between Deorro, Mike Posner, and MORTEN. Each of these additions reflects Ultra’s ability to bring forward artists who are shaping electronic music across borders and styles.
Expanding the Live Experience
Ultra’s 2026 live headliners add another dimension to the festival’s evolution. The lineup includes Black Tiger Sex Machine’s new “Connected Fighters” show, Levity’s “Lasership”, Of The Trees, Brutalismus 3000, and Snow Strippers, along with returning favorites ZHU, Madeon, Boys Noize, and Louis The Child. These acts represent the range of today’s electronic live performance — from the cinematic to the experimental — and show how the festival continues to change and morph beyond traditional DJ sets.
The festival’s well-known stage takeovers will also play a major role in 2026. A State of Trance (ASOT) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with its 14th Ultra appearance, while Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak will mark 30 years with a special takeover. Other stages will include new debuts from Sara Landry’s HEKATE, The Martinez Brothers’ Cuttin’ Headz, and Germany’s Live From Earth collective. Following the success of the RESISTANCE 10th Anniversary World Tour, Ultra’s house and techno brand will again anchor the Megastructure and The Cove stages.
A Legacy of Influence
Since its start in 1999 as a one-day festival on Miami Beach, Ultra has grown into one of the most influential events in modern music. What began as a regional gathering has become an international institution, with events across six continents and more than 30 countries. Over the past two decades, Ultra has been the setting for many defining moments in electronic music — from the rise of progressive house in the early 2010s to the global expansion of underground techno and bass music in recent years.
In 2025, the festival celebrated its sold-out 25th anniversary edition, drawing 165,000 attendees from over 100 countries and generating more than 30 million live-stream impressions. The success of that milestone year set the stage for 2026, which now arrives with a lineup designed to look forward rather than back.
Ultra’s reputation has always rested on two core ideas: innovation and inclusivity. Its stages bring together established icons and first-time performers, reflecting the constant renewal that defines electronic music. The festival’s mix of production design, technology, and performance has influenced the global standard for what large-scale electronic events can achieve.
The Cultural Center of Electronic Music
Ultra’s legacy extends far beyond Miami. It represents a key chapter in the story of how electronic music became a worldwide phenomenon. From its early days supporting trance and progressive house to today’s genre-spanning format, the festival has been a constant platform for new movements and sounds.
The 2026 lineup continues that legacy by spotlighting the diversity of electronic music today — from European techno to Latin-infused hybrids, from experimental live acts to world-class mainstage performances. Each artist represents a different perspective on where the culture is heading, yet they all converge at Bayfront Park for one weekend in March.
For artists, Ultra remains a career milestone. For fans, it’s a pilgrimage and know to be a monumental ‘right of passage’ within the culture — an annual opportunity to experience the full range of what electronic music has become. The festival’s production scale, from its towering LED architecture to its sound design, creates an environment that feels less like a concert and more like a city built for sound.
The Phase 1 lineup announcement for Ultra Music Festival 2026 is more than just the beginning of another edition — it’s a reminder of how the festival continues to shape the direction of electronic music on a global scale. With new artists, historic collaborations, and milestone stage takeovers, Ultra 2026 is positioned to be one of the most dynamic years in the festival’s history.
As the countdown to March begins, fans around the world will once again turn their attention to Miami’s waterfront, where the next chapter of electronic music’s story will unfold — through the sound of basslines, lights, and a crowd that spans the planet.