The 2,000-capacity festival returns for its third edition to the coast near Jericoacoara National Park, 27 December 2026 to 1 January 2027
Boutique art and music festival AYÁ reveals its line-up as it returns to Brazil’s north-eastern coast from 27 December 2026 to 1 January 2027. Bringing six days of electronic music, art and outdoor experiences to the coastal destinations of Jericoacoara, Preá and Barrinha, the festival will welcome up to 2,000 guests for three open-bar party nights across five stages, alongside a wider programme of daytime wellness sessions and seminars, all included with the full festival pass.
The newly announced lineup features a mix of established underground names and forward-thinking selectors, including deep house pioneer Chez Damier, Berlin regular Cassy, Japanese house legend Satoshi Tomiie, French minimal and house favourite Sweely alongside headliners Brunello and Ahmed Spins.
Brought to life by Portuguese electronic music collective Yard and experiential festival group Immersion Community, AYÁ is built around a collaborative approach to festival culture, prioritising creative expression, connection and community. Its music programme unfolds across five stages, including the main AYÁ Stage and four independently curated Burning Man camps including Tierra Bomba, Kazbah, Favela and Sacbé. Each camp brings its own creative identity and musical direction, creating intimate spaces for discovery and connection between artists, organisers and festival-goers.
Beyond the music, AYÁ invites guests to experience the distinctive landscapes and culture of Brazil's north-eastern coastline. Jericoacoara, known for its sandy streets, independent restaurants, artisan ateliers and spectacular sunsets, provides the area's cultural heart. Nearby Preá is renowned for its expansive beaches and world-class kitesurfing conditions, while Barrinha offers a quieter setting of rolling dunes, freshwater lagoons and natural pools.
The full pass offers a blended experience, including the open bar, 24 hour parties taking place on the 27th, 29th and 31st, alongside the daytime wellness sessions and seminars. For those looking to deepen their experience, guests are able to book additional activities at extra cost such as guided tours, ATV and buggy excursions through the dunes and trails, kitesurfing and skydiving. Together, these experiences, alongside the independently curated camps and art-led programming, cultivate shared moments where music, nature, creativity and community become as important as the music itself.
More than a New Year's Eve celebration, AYÁ is an intimate meeting point for international electronic music culture and independent creative communities, offering a boutique festival experience shaped by its people, art and extraordinary Brazilian setting.
Full passes, covering all nighttime parties with open bar and the daytime wellness and seminar programme, are on sale now at https://www.ingresse.com/aya-music-arts-festival-nye-2026/
LINE UP
Adil, Ageless, Ahmed Spins, Ali Khalili, Aline Umber (Live), Anthony, Ben Balance, Billi, Brunello, Cassy, Chaske, Chez Damier, David Triana, Diego Teran, DiOSA, Dodi, Dragana, Duca, Duddha, Elina, Gabriel Brasil, Gawdat, Giammarco Orsini, Indie, Isabeau Fort, Jackson, Jame C., Kalabrese, Mary Mesk B2B Du Serena, Mateo, Maxime DB, Mayell, Miguelle & Tons, Mr Jay, Rakim Under, Rhama, Sainte Vie, Saraga, Satoshi Tomie, Shakēd, Sibil, Sophie P, Solarce Brothers, Sweely and Tomas Station.
