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Ultra New Zealand Reveals Phase 1 Lineup
Ultra New Zealand reveals its Phase 1 lineup with Alesso, deadmau5 and more heading to Wellington Waterfront on April 16, 2027
Ultra New Zealand is returning to Wellington on April 16, 2027, after a sold-out debut earlier this year. More than 23,000 attendees came to Wellington Waterfront for the first edition. The festival has now revealed its first artists for 2027, with Alesso, deadmau5, 999999999, Sub Focus, Subtronics and more confirmed.
Alesso, deadmau5 and More Lead Ultra New Zealand’s First Lineup Announcement
Among the first major names confirmed are Alesso and deadmau5, who will bring two very different performances to Wellington Waterfront. deadmau5 will present retro5pective, revisiting music from different periods of his career. Alesso joins after more than a decade of progressive house releases and appearances at major festivals around the world.
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The first announcement also includes 999999999, Deborah De Luca and I Hate Models across the techno lineup. Brennan Heart B2B Darren Styles brings hard dance, while Sub Focus and Subtronics add drum & bass and bass music. R3JACK, the collaboration between Afrojack and R3HAB, is also confirmed for the second edition.
Ultra Main Stage, RESISTANCE and UMF Radio Return to Wellington
For its second edition, Ultra New Zealand will again feature Ultra Main Stage, RESISTANCE and UMF Radio at Wellington Waterfront. RESISTANCE will host much of the techno lineup, including several names already confirmed in Phase 1. Ultra Main Stage and UMF Radio will cover the other artists announced across the festival.
The three stages were also part of Ultra New Zealand’s debut, where different areas of electronic music had dedicated spaces throughout the day. Their return keeps that format in place for 2027 as the festival prepares to welcome another international lineup to Wellington.
Ultra New Zealand Returns After a Sold-Out Debut
Ultra New Zealand made its Wellington Waterfront debut in 2026 and sold out within weeks, drawing more than 23,000 attendees. The first edition featured The Chainsmokers, DJ Snake, Zedd, Oliver Heldens, Alison Wonderland, HI-LO and Miss Monique. NGHTMRE, Pendulum DJ Set, IMANU and Mollie Collins were also part of the lineup.
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Beyond the festival, the first edition brought a significant number of visitors into Wellington. Around 40% of attendees travelled from outside the region, helping generate an estimated NZ$5.4 million in new visitor spending for the city. Following that debut, Ultra New Zealand will return on April 16, 2027, with more artists still to be revealed in Phase 2.
