Ultra finally plants its flag at the bottom of the world — the whole Wellington waterfront turned into one open-air rave.
Mainstage / Big RoomHouse / Tech HouseTechnoHard TechnoTranceMelodic / DeepHardstyle / HardcoreDrum & BassDubstep / BassCity festival (hotel recommended)Large🔥 sells out fast
📅 When & how long
Typical timing: Apr 10, 2026 — Wellington Waterfront, one night only (Apr) · ~1 day
💸 What it costs
GA tickets: $162 GA (NZ$269) — SOLD OUT, waitlist only (estimate — verify before buying)
Budget all-in (ticket + travel + stay) depends on where you start — the FestDNA quiz calculates it from your home city.
🌡️ Weather reality
Typical window: Apr — Apr 10, 2026 — Wellington Waterfront, one night only
Plan for all four seasons in one weekend — sun, wind and rain all show up
Waterproof jacket + footwear you can stand in mud with
🎒 Pack smart
Hotel with late checkout beats the morning-after scramble
Day bag within venue size limits (most stages cap at ~12"×12")
Comfortable broken-in shoes — you'll do 20k steps a day on concrete
Earplugs (high-fidelity — your ears fund the next 30 years of festivals)
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