AVA London 2026: a guide for international residents, 24–26 September

AVA London 2026 runs from Thursday 24 to Saturday 26 September across several London venues, bringing together electronic music, visual arts, creative technology, talks, workshops, networking and night-time shows. For international residents working in music, media, design or tech, it is as much a creative-industry event as a festival.

The programme mixes daytime conference sessions with evening showcases. You do not need to buy the full Pro Pass: day passes and tickets for individual shows are also available.

AVA London 2026 at a glance

• Dates: 24–26 September 2026
• Format: conference, talks, masterclasses, networking, audiovisual art and club shows
• Pro Pass: £199 plus charity donation on the current official ticket page
• Daytime conference pass: £151
• Single conference day: from £85
• Student and community options: from £100
• Individual shows: available separately

Who is AVA London best for?

AVA is particularly useful for people in electronic music, production, labels, events, creative technology and visual arts. The 2026 programme includes speakers and delegates connected with Bandcamp, Ableton, PRS for Music, the British Council, Atlantic Records UK and the Association for Electronic Music.

Featured sessions include a virtual keynote with Moby and EarthPercent, Oklou in conversation with Resident Advisor, The Avalanches, teamLab and discussions about the future of nightlife, music licensing and creative technology.

Which ticket makes sense?

The Pro Pass is aimed at people who want the full conference plus most AVA showcases and networking. The official ticket page currently lists it at £199 plus a charity donation. It includes conference access, networking and entry to AVA showcases at The Cross, Round Chapel, Outernet and EartH, subject to capacity.

If you mainly want the talks and professional networking, the daytime conference pass is listed at £151. Thursday and Friday conference day passes start from £85. Student and community access options start from £100, with valid student ID required where relevant.

If you are interested in only one night, buying an individual show ticket may be better value.

What are the main night-time shows?

On Thursday 24 September, AVA London and Seanchoíche present TIME at Round Chapel, with tickets from £25. On Friday 25 September, the Resident Advisor 25th-anniversary event at Outernet includes Blawan Live, Mala, Bitter Babe and AliA, with tickets from £22.50 on the official listing.

AVA also makes its FOLD debut on Friday. The current official page lists tickets from £16 and states that FOLD is 21+ only. Importantly, entry to the FOLD event is not included in AVA London Pro Pass tiers.

On Saturday 26 September, Skin On Skin Presents at EartH brings together Skin On Skin, Evian Christ, Croatian Amor and mi-el. Individual tickets are available separately.

What should international residents know before booking?

Check the exact venue for each session or show rather than assuming the programme is in one place. AVA uses multiple London venues, and some night events have different age rules and capacity arrangements. If networking is your priority, the conference or Pro Pass makes more sense than a single show ticket. If music is your priority, compare the individual night prices first.

More London events

For another London culture option, see Babylon’s guide to the Brick Lane Curry Festival 2026.

Official information and tickets

Use the official AVA London 2026 page and official ticket page for current availability, exact prices and venue details.

Last verified: 22 September 2026. Featured image: official AVA London 2026 promotional artwork from the festival website.