Ultra Worldwide Music Festival is coming to the country for the first time next year. Photo: Supplied / Ultra Australia
A globally recognised electronic dance music festival, Ultra Worldwide, is coming to the country for the first time next year - and only to Wellington
It would be held on 10 April, with 20,000 people expected to attend the one-day, three-stage festival that's being called a milestone by promoters.
"Securing the rights to Ultra Music Festival for such an iconic venue in Wellington is a dream come true," Audiology Touring founder Mitch Lowe said.
"People travel far and wide to attend Ultra and we're excited to show international visitors what the country has to offer," he said.
"All whilst giving our prized locals something to be proud of."
The first concert in the multi-year agreement was also supported by the government's Events Attraction Fund.
About 20,000 people are expected to attend the one-day, three-stage festival. Photo: Supplied / Ultra Australia
Wellington mayor Andrew Little said it was an exciting announcement.
"Having an event on the scale and renown as the Ultra Festival in Wellington will be a huge boost for the local economy, injecting new energy into the CBD and drawing thousands of people from around New Zealand," he said.
WellingtonNZ said Ultra Worldwide Music Festival could be considered the most international music festival brand of this century.
"It boasts events in more than 30 countries," it said.
"We look forward to welcoming visitors to Wellington to join locals for what'll no doubt be a fantastic experience."
Previous headline performers at Ultra events include David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Skrillex, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Deadmau5, and Charlotte de Witte.
The Ultra New Zealand line-up will be announced on Wednesday 10 December, and tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 17 December.
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