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The 2,000-capacity festival will feature Cassy, Chez Damier, Satoshi Tomiie, Sweely, Ahmed Spins, Brunello and many more for six days on Brazil’s Ceará coast
Boutique art and music festival AYÁ has announced its lineup as it prepares to return to Brazil’s northeastern coast from 27 December 2026 to 1 January 2027. Across six days of electronic music, art and outdoor experiences in the coastal destinations of Jericoacoara, Preá and Barrinha, the festival will welcome up to 2,000 attendees and host three all-inclusive party nights across five stages, alongside a wider programme of daytime wellness activities and seminars, all included in the full festival pass.
The newly announced lineup brings together established underground names and forward-thinking selectors, including deep house pioneer Chez Damier, Berlin scene regular Cassy, Japanese house legend Satoshi Tomiie and French minimal and house figure Sweely, alongside headliners Brunello and Ahmed Spins.
Created by Portuguese electronic music collective Yard and experiential festival group Immersion Community, AYÁ is built around a collaborative vision of festival culture, prioritising creative expression, connection and a sense of community. Its music programme unfolds across five stages, including the main AYÁ Stage and four independently curated Burning Man camps: 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 attendees.
Beyond the music, AYÁ invites visitors to discover the unique landscapes and culture of Brazil’s northeastern coast. Jericoacoara, known for its sandy streets, independent restaurants, artisan workshops and spectacular sunsets, serves as the area’s cultural heart. Nearby Preá is renowned for its expansive beaches and world-class kitesurfing conditions, while Barrinha offers a more tranquil setting, with rolling dunes, freshwater lagoons and natural swimming pools.
The full festival pass offers an all-inclusive experience featuring open bars, 24-hour parties on 27, 29 and 31 December, as well as daytime wellness activities and seminars. Those looking to extend their experience can book additional activities at an extra cost, including guided excursions, quad and buggy tours across the dunes and trails, kitesurfing and skydiving. Together, these experiences, alongside the independently curated camps and artistic programme, encourage shared moments in which music, nature, creativity and community are just as important as the music itself.
More than just 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 participants, art and extraordinary Brazilian surroundings.
Full festival passes, including all open-bar parties and the daytime wellness and seminar programme, are now on sale at:
https://www.ingresse.com/aya-music-arts-festival-nye-2026
