Ultra Australia Unveils First Wave of 2026 Lineup with The Chainsmokers and DJ Snake

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Ultra Australia has officially opened the door on its 2026 edition, revealing the first phase of artists set to touch down next April. As expected, the announcement has already sparked plenty of discussion across social media, with fans dissecting what’s been revealed so far and speculating on what might still be to come.

Headlining the first lineup drop are global EDM heavyweights The Chainsmokers and DJ Snake, both locked in to perform at Ultra’s two Australian stops: Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne and Broadwater Parklands on the Gold Coast. They’ll be joined at both dates by Darren Styles, MaRLo, and Oliver Heldens, delivering a mix of big-room energy, harder styles and melodic firepower.

Melbourne has scored a handful of exclusives in this opening announcement, with Miss Monique, Zedd, and Nico Moreno confirmed to appear only at the Victorian leg of the festival, giving Flemington a slightly deeper first taste of what Ultra Australia 2026 has in store.

Following a pair of sold-out events last year that drew more than 40,000 attendees across the two cities, early reactions to the 2026 lineup have been varied. Some fans have voiced disappointment at the absence of recent favourites such as Martin Garrix and Axwell, while others are confident Ultra is holding its biggest cards for a much-anticipated Phase Two announcement.

Regardless of the early debate, Ultra Australia’s reputation remains firmly intact. The festival was recently ranked #88 in DJ Mag’s global EDM festival poll, making it one of the highest-ranked dance events in the country, alongside only a small handful of Australian counterparts.

With tickets already on sale for both cities, Ultra Australia 2026 is officially locked in as one of next year’s key electronic music events. Whether you’re planning to dance beneath the Gold Coast sun or under the lights at Flemington, the countdown has well and truly begun.

Ultra Australia 2026 Phase 1 Lineup Announcement

Playing both Gold Coast & Melbourne:

The Chainsmokers
DJ Snake
Darren Styles
MaRLo
Oliver Heldens

Melbourne only:

Miss Monique
Zedd
Nico Moreno

Ultra Australia 2026 Dates & Venues

Saturday, 11 April 2026 – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne

Sunday, 12 April 2026 – Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast

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