Bristol’s flagship festival Love Saves The Day has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, returning to Ashton Court on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May over the May Bank Holiday weekend in the UK. Kicking off the summer festival season in style, the initial announcement brings together a heavyweight mix of UK dance royalty, global crowd-pleasers and forward-facing club talent. Leading the charge are Sammy Virji, Sub Focus, Confidence Man (DJ set), Rizzle Kicks, Eve and Hedex.
Sammy Virji, whose rapid rise has seen him go from underground favourite to major festival closer, is locked in to deliver a high-energy Sunday night finale. Rizzle Kicks will also take to the main stage on Sunday, marking a feel-good return for the duo and their signature blend of bounce, hooks and charisma. On Saturday, drum & bass icon Sub Focus brings an all-new audiovisual live show to Ashton Court, while hip-hop legend Eve adds major star power to the bill, promising a set packed with classic hits and razor-sharp lyricism. Katy B is also confirmed for Saturday, set to bring her era-defining club anthems and unmistakable vocals to one of the weekend’s biggest singalongs.
Elsewhere on the lineup, Confidence Man’s no-holds-barred DJ set is primed to inject chaotic club energy into the weekend, while Girls Don’t Sync return as firm Love Saves The Day favourites. Hamdi, fresh off a breakout year blending dubstep, garage and grime, joins the party alongside Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn, whose reflective lyricism and UKG-leaning production have earned them a devoted following. The broader bill continues to spotlight cutting-edge electronic music, with names like Max Dean, Enzo Siragusa, Laidlaw and 4AM Kru catering to house, techno and jungle fans, while Basslayerz, DJ Die and Clipz represent the city’s deep-rooted bass heritage.
Festival director Tom Paine said the first wave reflects the event’s core values of community and musical discovery, combining returning favourites, long-overdue bookings and artists who’ve been “on fire” over the past year. With more names still to come, Love Saves The Day 2026 is already shaping up to be one of its most ambitious and forward-facing editions yet. Tickets are on sale now via the festival website, with further lineup announcements and day splits expected soon.
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