Noise only!

Noise never fully settles. It pushes its way in, refuses to resolve, and offers no melody to hold onto. Today, it has become a way of listening to the present: where excess, friction and intensity are not exceptional states but the very material itself — and where presence becomes what matters most. At Ultima 2026, we dedicate a programme strand to noise, from solo concerts and a 24-hour marathon to dance and contemporary music.