Honey Dijon, KETTAMA, Or:la, KNEECAP, Octo Octa, Eris Drew for AVA Belfast

Honey Dijon, KETTAMA, Or:la, KNEECAP, Octo Octa b2b Eris Drew, and ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U are among the first acts confirmed for AVA Belfast 2026.

The event returns to the Titanic Slipways on Friday, May 29th and Saturday, May 30th for its 12 edition celebrating music, visual arts, community and contemporary culture.

Founder and Creative Director, Sarah McBriar, said: "We programme artists, not because everyone will agree with them, but because their work resonates and reflects their lived experience. 

"That has always been the role of art; and that spirit remains at the core of this year’s programme: a forward-looking, boundary-pushing gathering rooted in music & culture."

Also among the confirmed are Annie Mac, Blawan (live), DJ Gigola, Chloé Caillet, Interplanetary Criminal, Angel D'lite, Partiboi69, Cromby, Calibre, Holly Lester, Takuya Nakamura, Evian Christ, and Cormac.

For tickets and details go to avafestival.com.

First acts confirmed for AVA Festival 2026