AVA Belfast – 10 new acts added, day splits announced
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.
