By Anastasia Baker, Music Subeditor
Love Saves The Day returns to Ashton Court on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026, with the first major names confirmed for the May Bank Holiday weekend. Kicking off the festival season, Bristol’s most iconic event brings together standout live acts, next-gen DJs and some of the UK’s most exciting names in electronic music. With a lineup that’s bold and high-energy, LSTD 2026 is shaping up to be one of its most forward-facing editions yet.
Among the headline names is DJ Sammy Virji. His genre-hopping sets have taken him from underground favourite to global festival closer; he'll be delivering a high-energy finale on Sunday night.
Rizzle Kicks, a blast from the past reuniting to bring their signature bounce and charisma to the main stage, will also perform on Sunday 24 May.
On Saturday, Sub Focus - one of the most recognisable names in UK drum & bass - returns to the LSTD stage with an all-new audiovisual live experience.
Saturday’s main stage will also bring standout moments from the 90s and 00s hip-hop star Eve. Her set promises razor-sharp lyrics, legendary tracks and main stage presence. Katy B also takes to the main stage. Expect low-end pressure, big hooks and hands-in-the-air from the start.
Other confirmed DJ acts include Confidence Man, Girls Don't Sync and Hamdi.
From the underground up, LSTD 2026 continues to champion forward-thinking electronic music. House and techno heads are covered by the likes of Max Dean, Enzo Siragusa, Reeshy and Laidlaw, while 4AM Kru deliver a full live jungle set packed with nostalgia and new-school energy. Basslayerz return with heavyweight D&B.
Tom Paine, Festival Director at Love Saves The Day, said: 'We’ve always built Love Saves The Day around community, good music and starting the summer in the right way - and this year’s no different. There’s a lot in this first wave we’re proud of: a mix of returning favourites, long-overdue bookings and artists who’ve been on fire over the past year. We can’t wait.'
Tickets for Love Saves the Day go on sale on Friday 23 February with pre sale sign ups at 10am - you can sign up here! Tickets go on general sale at midday.
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