Calvin Harris headlines ULTRA Europe Split

Calvin Harris was confirmed as one of the headline performers for ULTRA Europe 2026 at a press conference in Split City Hall on May 14, according to Croatia Week. The festival is scheduled to return to Park Mladeži in Split, Croatia, from July 10 to July 12, according to the event’s official website. (croatiaweek.com) DJ Mag reported on May 14 that Hardwell, DJ Snake and Armin van Buuren were among the latest additions to the 2026 lineup, joining previously announced acts including Harris and Martin Garrix. ULTRA Europe’s official site says the 2026 event will run over three days in Split and is selling festival tickets now. (ultraeurope.com) Croatia Week said organisers presented the lineup and festival plans alongside city, tourism and diplomatic officials, underscoring the event’s local political and tourism backing. The publication reported that U.S. Ambassador to Croatia Nicole McGraw, Split Mayor Tomislav Šuta, festival organiser Joe Bašić and project director Alek El-Kazal attended the presentation. ### How was Calvin Harris announced? Croatia Week reported that organisers confirmed Harris during a Thursday press conference at Split City Hall on May 14. (croatiaweek.com) The publication said the conference ended with the announcement that Harris would appear as one of the headline performers at this year’s edition of ULTRA Europe. DJ Mag’s May 14 report said Harris had been announced earlier this year and would now be joined by a fresh round of names added in the latest lineup update. The official ULTRA Europe lineup page says the festival has released a “Phase 2 Lineup” for 2026, though the page excerpt visible in search results does not list artists by name. (ultraeurope.com) ### Which other artists are on the 2026 lineup? DJ Mag reported that Hardwell, DJ Snake, Armin van Buuren, AFROJACK, CamelPhat, Jamie Jones, Adam Beyer, Oliver Heldens, Nico Moreno, Subtronics and Maddix were confirmed this week. (croatiaweek.com) The same report said those artists would join Sara Landry, John Summit, FISHER, Amelie Lens, Calvin Harris and Martin Garrix, who were announced earlier. Croatia Week’s report focused on Harris and did not publish a full lineup list in the excerpt available, but it described the event as one of the world’s largest electronic music festivals. (djmag.com) The official site also points visitors to lineup and stage-lineup pages for the 2026 edition. ### What did organisers and officials say in Split? Alek El-Kazal said at the press conference that international interest was strong, particularly for VIP tickets and accommodation bookings, according to Croatia Week. The report said he also cited long-term cooperation with the City of Split and festival partners as a factor in the event’s continued growth and organisation. (djmag.com) Tomislav Šuta said the City of Split had allocated €250,000 for the 2026 event, Croatia Week reported. The same report said he added that the Croatian government had secured more than €2.2 million in support for the 2025-2028 period. (croatiaweek.com) Nicole McGraw said the U.S. Embassy’s cooperation with ULTRA Europe would continue as the United States marks 250 years of independence in 2026, according to Croatia Week. The report said she also referenced Ultra Music Festival’s Miami origins and direct air links between New York and Split. (croatiaweek.com) ### What is on sale now for fans planning the trip? ULTRA Europe’s ticket page says 3-day general admission Tier 4 passes are listed at €239, while 3-day VIP tickets are listed at €449 and 3-day VIP ULTRA tickets at €499. The same page lists 1-day VIP tickets at €199 and a 7-day Destination ULTRA Cruise package from €2,999, with some payment-plan and fan-pit options marked sold out. (croatiaweek.com) DJ Mag reported that festival week will again include boat parties, beach gatherings and pop-up takeovers under the “Destination Ultra” banner. The publication said package options tied to those smaller events are already on sale. (croatiaweek.com) ### What happens next before the festival opens? DJ Mag said more lineup additions are set to be unveiled before the July event. ULTRA Europe’s official site lists the festival dates as July 10, 11 and 12 at Park Mladeži in Split, and its ticketing page says sales are live now, with prices subject to fees and availability. (ultraeurope.com) (djmag.com)