AVA London announces expanded 2026 festival programme

AVA London has expanded its programme for its ninth annual conference and festival, scheduled to take place from September 24th to 26th, 2026, across various venues in London. The event combines daytime panels and talks with late-night club events focused on electronic music, visual arts, and creativity.

Key additions to the lineup include Blawan, Mala, and Bitter Babe for the nighttime programme at Outernet, while Optimo and Holly Lester are set to perform at FOLD. Saturday night will feature a collaborative event at EartH Hackney curated by Skin On Skin, including Evian Christ and Croatian Amor.

The daytime conference features a keynote from Moby regarding climate change, and drum and bass pioneers Fabio & Grooverider will discuss the genre’s 30-year history. Other scheduled participants include The Avalanches, Oklou, and a panel on Black culture featuring Jamz Supernova, FLOHIO, and Shy One. The event also includes industry discussions via The Game Changers panel, featuring representatives from YMU, Atlantic Records UK, and the London Nightlife Taskforce.

Notably, Richie Hawtin was originally scheduled to appear but has since been cancelled from the bill.