AVA Belfast returns home to the iconic Titanic Slipways on 29–30 May 2026, celebrating twelve years as one of the UK and Europe’s most vital independent festivals dedicated to electronic music, visual arts and contemporary culture. Set against the backdrop of one of Belfast’s most recognisable landmarks, AVA continues to evolve while remaining rooted in the city that shaped it. Friday sets the pace with a cutting-edge club focus, led by KETTAMA, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U and HONEY DIJON, alongside standout performances from Blawan (Live), Chloe Caillet, drum & bass heavyweight Calibre, emerging Irish rapper deathtoricky and many more. Also on Friday’s bill are DJ on the rise Chloé Caillet, bass and grime explorer Oblig b2b Hannah, Puzzy Wrangler and new additions Swoose, Twentyfourevan, DIEBYVEG & more TBA. Saturday expands the lens to a wider cultural moment, with KNEECAP, featuring Annie Mac joined by Interplanetary Criminal, Octo Octa b2b Eris Drew, Evian Christ, DJ Gigola, and new additions including MPH and Effy, alongside a host of forward-thinking talent from the UK, Europe, and beyond. This is the first wave of artists, with further names to be announced in the coming months. Built from the grassroots up, AVA continues to place community and creative talent at its core, with the return of the Creators Forum, plus a series of workshops, talks, and collaborations with creatives & local entrepreneurs. Expect new additions across the wider 2026 festival experience and programme, reflecting the explosive musical output emerging from the UK and Ireland alongside AVA’s evolving artistic and experiential elements. Day Tickets Available Now Weekend Tickets – full weekend access across the festival programme – get these while they last Group Tickets – discounted bundles for groups of four attending together Deposit/Instalment Tickets – secure your place for a small upfront cost and pay the remainder over manageable instalments Prices include booking fee & £1 donation to our charity partner, EarthPercent Further programme details, venue announcements and the first wave of artists will be released in early 2026. Watch this space. Deposit Tickets First payment: £31 Second payment: £115 Once you have purchased the first half of the deposit ticket, the option to make the second payment will appear on this page while logged into the RA account with which you purchased the initial deposit. The deadline for the 2nd Instalment is 15th April at 23:59. This is an 18+ event. You will need one of the following to be permitted entry to the festival: A photo driving licence Valid Passport Yoti Citizen Card Please note we are unable to accept any other form of ID. Please ensure you have these in good time, before the festival.