AVA Belfast 2026: Five stages announced

AVA Belfast – 29-30 May

Five stages. Belfast’s first summer festival.

In five weeks, AVA returns to the Slipways with our biggest Belfast setup yet, and for the first time, a fifth stage joins the weekend: The Anywhere House.

Yes, we added another one and added 15 new acts to the lineup, including Will Carrigan, Calum Connell, Derv, AOIFE, Myka, JWY, Chanty, Venus Dupree, SoūLara, IndeniaL, Caoimhe & more across two days on Titanic Slipways!

The Slipways – Our headline stage hosts the biggest acts and bespoke A/V shows.
The Dock – Back for a high-octane outing with the RA crew.
The Pumphouse – Returning with an improved open-door layout and high-spec production.
The Yard – Where live performances meet DJ sets from our top selectors.
New: The Anywhere House – In association with Velo & Lab54, putting emerging local talent front and centre.