AVA Belfast will return on the 29th–30th May 2026, marking the twelfth edition for one of the UK and Europe’s leading festivals celebrating music, visual arts, community and contemporary culture.

In 2026, expect new additions across the whole festival experience & programme, reflecting the incredible musical outputs exploding out of the UK & Ireland and the evolving artistic & experiential elements within AVA. As a festival built from the grassroots up, community & creative talent will remain at the heart of what festival goers can expect, alongside some of the most exciting International artists.

Our lowest price, early bird tickets for AVA Belfast 2026 will go on sale at 10:00 AM on Thursday, 27 November, and will be available exclusively to those who sign up for pre-registration. You can secure early access by registering via the link here.

For 2026, AVA will offer a range of ticketing options to make the festival accessible for all:

General Release Weekend Tickets – full weekend access across the festival programme
Group Tickets – discounted bundles for groups of friends attending together
Deposit / Instalment Tickets – secure your place for a small upfront cost and pay the remainder over manageable instalments

Further programme details, venue announcements and the first wave of artists will be released in early 2026. Watch this space.