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Ultra Europe

📍 Park Mladeži · Split, Croatia

This edition ended on 12 JUL 2026.See the next edition · 09 JUL 2027

Location

Three July nights in a Split stadium, from 8 pm to 5 am: since 2013, Ultra Europe has brought the Miami-born festival to the Dalmatian coast, then carried the party on to the islands.

2013first edition, in Split
2019move to Park Mladeži
4stages in 2026
150,000visitors expected in 2026, per the organisers
140+countries represented in 2026, per the organisers
8 pm - 5 amMainstage hours
The story

Ultra Europe is the European extension of Ultra Music Festival, Miami's electronic gathering. The first edition took place in 2013 at Poljud stadium in Split, where the festival would stay for six years. It is organised in Croatia by Joe Bašić and his company, MPG Live, which now describes it as the second-largest event of the Ultra brand worldwide.

After six editions at Poljud, the festival moved stadiums in 2019 to Park Mladeži, a larger site that "will allow the festival to develop", according to Joe Bašić, in a decision taken with the City of Split. That year the Mainstage stood 18 metres high and 80 wide. After two summers without a festival, the 2026 edition was the twelfth in Split.

Ultra Europe is a night festival: the stages run from 8 pm to 5 am, whereas Ultra Miami stops at midnight. Joe Bašić puts it down to the July heat, which climbs to 40°C and would make a daytime festival dangerous. Four stages share the stadium, the Mainstage, RESISTANCE for techno, UMF Radio and Oasis, and the Destination Ultra week then takes the crowd on to Brač, Hvar and Vis.

In 2026, from 10 to 12 July, the organisers expected more than 150,000 visitors from over 140 countries and billed it as the biggest edition in the festival's history. Calvin Harris played it for the first time, through Saturday night's thunderstorm. With the contract with the City coming to an end, a return to Poljud has been mentioned, but the 2027 edition is announced at Park Mladeži, from 9 to 11 July.

Insid'Ultra Europe

The 2024 Mainstage at blue hour, the crowd already packed in front.
Photo : Andro Tasovac / Ultra Europe

Mainstage

Set up facing the stadium pitch, between the floodlight towers, it hosts the headliners from 8 pm to 5 am and each night's fireworks. In 2026 Fisher closed the festival on it after Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren.

The RESISTANCE stage under its covered structure on the night of Friday 11 July 2025, Carl Cox's name on the screen.
Photo : Andro Tasovac / Ultra Europe

RESISTANCE

The Ultra brand's underground techno and house stage, under a covered structure. In 2026: CamelPhat, Adam Beyer, Jamie Jones, Sara Landry and I Hate Models; in 2025, Solomun and Carl Cox on the opening night.

The stadium pitch packed, seen from the top of the Mainstage at night in 2024.
Photo : Julien Duval / Ultra Europe

Le stade de Park Mladeži

The heart of the festival since 2019: the pitch, lined with stands, fills up in front of the Mainstage. With a Fan Pit ticket, a reserved area right in front of the stage.

Park Mladeži from above at nightfall during the 2024 edition: fireworks over the Mainstage, lasers from a neighbouring stage, and Split's bay behind.
Photo : Julien Duval / Ultra Europe

Split et sa baie

The stadium sits right in town, between apartment blocks and the bay of Split. During festival week the organisers also run an information point on the Riva (Zapadna obala), in the centre.

The music

The Mainstage mixes big room, EDM and progressive (Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Afrojack) with the house and tech house of recent headliners (Fisher, John Summit, Dom Dolla), with room for bass music, Subtronics, Ray Volpe and Sullivan King in 2026. RESISTANCE covers techno and hard techno, UMF Radio and Oasis the rising names.

In 2026 seven artists a night played the Mainstage: John Summit, DJ Snake and Afrojack on Friday, Calvin Harris, Hardwell and Dom Dolla on Saturday, Fisher, Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren on Sunday. The 2027 names have not been announced yet.

They played here

In pictures

Getting there, staying there

Where and when

At Park Mladeži stadium, Ulica Hrvatske mornarice 10, Split. In 2026 the gates opened at 8 pm, entry remained possible until 2 am, and the music stopped at 5 am. Information points at the stadium and on the Riva (Zapadna obala).

Where to stay

No camping: camping or staying overnight on site is not allowed. Festivalgoers stay in Split, in hotels, apartments or hostels; the official site recommends the AC Hotel by Marriott, five minutes from the stadium.

Tickets and wristband

Tickets are in your name, non-refundable and non-transferable. They are exchanged for a wristband at the stadium from the Wednesday before the festival, on presentation of a valid ID in the same name; a lost or damaged wristband is not replaced. One entry per night.

Minimum age

18, strictly.

Paying on site

The festival is fully cashless: bank card, phone or smartwatch contactless payment. The wristband is not used for payment. Lockers at the main merch tent, €15 a day in 2026.

What gets in

Only clear bags, bum bags and small clutches get through the search. Banned items include outside food and drink, bottles, opened cigarette packs, professional cameras, drones and poles. An empty hydration pack is allowed, with a free water station on site.

Frequently asked questions about Ultra Europe

When is Ultra Europe?

Every July, over three nights. In 2026 it ran from 10 to 12 July. The 2027 edition is announced for Friday 9 to Sunday 11 July 2027.

Where does Ultra Europe take place?

At the Park Mladeži stadium in Split, Croatia, since 2019. From 2013 to 2018 the festival was held at Poljud stadium.

How much is a ticket?

For 2027, the Early Bird 3-day pass was €199 (Fan Pit €299, VIP €399, before fees), all sold out as of 16 October 2026. The next sales phase has not been announced yet.

What is the minimum age?

18. A valid ID matching the name on the ticket is required to collect the wristband.

Can I pay cash at the festival?

No, the festival is fully cashless: bank card, phone or smartwatch contactless payment.

Is there a campsite?

No: camping and staying overnight on site are not allowed. Festivalgoers stay in Split's hotels, apartments or hostels.

What is RESISTANCE?

Ultra's underground techno and house stage. In 2026 it hosted CamelPhat, Adam Beyer, Jamie Jones, Sara Landry and I Hate Models among others.

What is Destination Ultra?

The week that extends the festival onto the Dalmatian islands. In 2026: a regatta on 13 July, a party at Club 585 in Bol (Brač) on the 14th, a Beach Party on Hvar on the 15th and a party at Fort George on Vis on the 16th. A Destination Ultra ticket covers all seven days.

SourcesOfficial website

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