Max HeyraudAVA Festival is back at Belfast’s Titanic Slipways on May 30-31, 2025, with an expanded programme.
Headliners include Underworld, marking 30 years of Born Slippy, alongside Overmono, Ewan McVicar, VTSS, Tommy Holohan, KI/KI, Job Jobse, plus the likes of 999999999, DART, AK SPORTS and more.
This year introduces storytelling, installations, and workshops as part of a new arts initiative, with more details to follow. AVA continues to push boundaries, cementing its place as a key event in electronic music and visual arts.
“AVA 2025 will be a step change for the Festival and AVA. Creativity and community have never been more important. Spaces for people to freely dance, connect and express themselves without judgement are crucial, and we plan to bring the best environment for artists and audiences alike.” Sarah McBriar, Founder & Creative Director of AVA
AVA’s 2025 lineup pays homage to its roots as a pioneering electronic music event while also promoting a new generation of breakout artists and looks ahead to the festival’s next phase and future. In addition to the music agenda, AVA will present an arts-focused programme at the festival, including storytelling, music tours of the city, installations, and workshops. Details about the arts curriculum will be released in the following months.
