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AVA Festival has unveiled its 2026 day splits, confirming 29th - 30th May, 2026 at the iconic Titanic Slipways in Belfast, alongside 10 newly added artists. The revered electronic music event continues to cement its reputation as one of the UK and Ireland’s most forward-thinking dance festivals, blending global heavyweights with cutting-edge underground talent across two waterfront days.

Leading the charge across the weekend are Irish rap trailblazers Kneecap, hometown house hero KETTAMA and Japanese cult selector ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U. They are joined by electronic tastemaker Annie Mac, Chicago legend Honey Dijon, UK breakout Interplanetary Criminal and boundary-pushing performers including Blawan Live, DJ Gigola, Pegassi, Partiboi69, Calibre, Chloe Caillet and Evian Christ. The 10 new additions feature Effy, MPH, Swoose, DIEBYVEG, Matheson, S.Sentif, Twentyfourevan, DJ Time Of The Month, MK Best and OJ Wilson, further strengthening the 2026 bill.

Single day tickets go on sale with a pre-sale launching at 10am on 5th March, 2026, followed by general sale at 10am on 6th March, 2026. Two-day tickets are already available, with strong demand expected following the latest wave of artists and the highly anticipated day-by-day programming reveal.

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With its industrial waterfront backdrop, carefully curated lineups and a growing international profile, AVA Festival 2026 is shaping up to be another landmark moment for Belfast’s electronic music community. The newly announced additions and day splits only heighten anticipation for what promises to be a defining late-May weekend.

AVA Festival 2026 Reveals Day Splits with 10 New Artists

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AVA Festival drops 2026 day splits with Effy, MPH, Swoose and DIEBYVEG joining the lineup for 29th - 30th May.

Belfast’s AVA Festival has unveiled the first artists set to perform at its 2026 edition, returning to the iconic Titanic Slipways on 29th - 30th May, 2026. Now entering its twelfth year, the Northern Irish event continues its mission of celebrating cutting-edge music, visual arts and contemporary culture, with a program reflecting the vibrant creative output of the UK and Ireland alongside global electronic innovators.

Leading the first announcement are Belfast favourites Kneecap, fresh from a run of high-profile international appearances, alongside Galway electronic powerhouse Kettama. The lineup also features the genre-defying sounds of ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, a rare live performance from Blawan, Chicago house icon Honey Dijon, and revered selectors Octo Octa b2b Eris Drew, Chloé Caillet and Derry’s Or:la. Irish underground voices deathtoricky and Huartan further highlight AVA’s commitment to homegrown talent.

Beyond the music, AVA Festival 2026 promises expanded experiential and artistic elements, continuing its evolution as a multidisciplinary cultural gathering. To mark the announcement, the festival collaborated with London-based Irish director Hugh Mulhern on a bespoke animated short inspired by the newly revealed lineup.

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Weekend tickets go on pre-sale at 10:00 am on 29th January, 2026, with general release following at 10:00 am on 30th January, 2026. Founder and Creative Director Sarah McBriar says the 2026 program reflects AVA’s long-standing commitment to inclusivity, innovation and boundary-pushing artistry, with many more acts still to be announced.

AVA Festival Announces First Wave Lineup for 2026

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Kneecap, Kettama, Honey Dijon and Annie Mac lead AVA Festival at Titanic Slipways on 29th - 30th May, 2026

AVA Festival has officially dropped the full set times for its 2025 edition, set to take place across 30–31 May at the iconic Titanic Slipways in Belfast. With performances from global icons and some of the best in emerging electronic talent, fans can now map out their weekend and prepare for two packed days of music and culture.

Headliners include legendary electronic duo Underworld, high-energy live act Overmono, and Scottish favourite Ewan McVicar. They’ll be joined by an electric mix of talent including Ki/Ki, VTSS, 999999999, Job Jobse, DJ Python, Jazzy, Sally C, Tommy Holohan, and Funk Tribu, whose appearance marks an exclusive Northern Ireland show. The lineup also boasts a strong local presence, with sets from Jordan Nocturne, Holly Lester, Swoose, and more.

In addition to the main festival programming, AVA has also revealed the set times for its official afterparties, keeping the energy going late into the night. With extended sets, surprise B2Bs and curated takeovers, these after-hours events are set to deliver just as much intensity as the daytime action.

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Final release tickets for both the main festival and afterparties are on sale now.

AVA Festival Releases 2025 Set Times and Afterparty Schedule

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Final countdown begins as AVA shares stage times and late-night session details for 2025.

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