Ultra Music Festival: Future Asian Venues Speculated

Ultra Music Festival’s Asian Expansion: Speculation and Facts

Ultra Music Festival, a leading electronic dance music event, recently displayed a world map highlighting past Ultra Worldwide events. Locations included Japan, Australia, Argentina, Spain, the UK, Hong Kong, Peru, China, Singapore, Guatemala, Paraguay, the Philippines, Uruguay, India, and Mexico. This sparked discussion about future Ultra events in Asia, particularly whether this display hints at upcoming “Road To Ultra” or full-scale events, or is simply a showcase of Ultra’s global reach. Ultra Worldwide

The Philippines, with its last “Road To Ultra” event in 2017, has seen renewed fan interest. Other Asian countries are also buzzing, especially with Ultra Taiwan in November 2024 and Ultra Japan scheduled for September 2025.

Ultra’s Presence in Asia: Confirmed Events

Currently, these are the confirmed Ultra events in Asia:

• Ultra Japan (September 2025): The most concrete upcoming event.
• Ultra Taiwan (November 2024): A recent event demonstrating Ultra’s commitment to Asia.
• Ultra Hong Kong (September 2024)
• Ultra Korea (June 2024)

The question of additional Asian events remains. While the Miami display shows past locations, it doesn’t explicitly confirm future plans. As of now, only Japan has a confirmed date for 2025.

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Potential Headliners and Regional Factors

Predicting headliners for future Ultra events is always exciting. Based on past lineups, we can anticipate:

• Established EDM Artists: Artists like Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, and Tiësto are Ultra mainstays.
• Techno and House Artists: Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, and Charlotte de Witte also frequently appear.
• New Artists: Ultra consistently features rising stars, ensuring a diverse lineup.

Regarding the Philippines’ potential for another Ultra event, local enthusiasm is clear. The 2017 “Road To Ultra” demonstrated a strong fanbase. However, a successful event depends on factors such as venue availability, logistics, and local regulations.

Future of Ultra in Asia

Whether the Miami map is a retrospective or a future roadmap remains uncertain. Ultra’s global strategy is usually secretive, enhancing anticipation. For fans in the Philippines and across Asia, the map offers hope. While we wait for official announcements, speculation continues within the electronic music community.