Love Saves The Day Announce Their First Wave Line-Up With Sammy Virji, Sub Focus, Rizzle Kicks & Eve

Love Saves The Day has revealed the first wave of artists for its 2026 return, with Sammy Virji, Sub Focus, Confidence Man DJs, Rizzle Kicks, Eve and Hedex leading a high-impact line-up for Bristol’s flagship festival.

Set to take over Ashton Court on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026, the May Bank Holiday staple once again kicks off the festival season in style, blending major live acts with cutting-edge DJs and some of the most exciting names in UK electronic music.

Among the headline announcements, Sammy Virji will close out Sunday night following a meteoric rise from underground favourite to global festival mainstay. Also appearing on Sunday, Rizzle Kicks bring their infectious energy, sharp lyricism and crowd-ready anthems back to the main stage.

Saturday sees drum and bass heavyweight Sub Focus return to Love Saves The Day with a brand new audiovisual live show, marking one of the weekend’s most anticipated performances. The same day also welcomes hip-hop icon Eve, whose catalogue of chart-topping hits and genre-defining collaborations cemented her as one of the most influential voices of the late 90s and early 2000s. Expect commanding stage presence and a set packed with classic tracks. Katy B also joins Saturday’s main stage, delivering a performance built for festival release, drawing on her deep-rooted club heritage and era-defining anthems.

Elsewhere across the weekend, Confidence Man bring their no-holds-barred DJ set to Ashton Court, promising euphoric edits and chaotic club energy. Girls Don’t Sync return as firm Love Saves The Day favourites, while Hamdi arrives off the back of a standout year blending dubstep, garage and grime into his explosive hybrid sound. Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn are also confirmed, bringing a slightly different sound as they bring their emotionally charged fusion of introspective lyricism and UKG-leaning production.

The wider line-up continues Love Saves The Day’s commitment to forward-thinking electronic music. House and techno fans can look forward to sets from Max Dean, Enzo Siragusa, Laidlaw and more, while 4AM Kru deliver a full live jungle show. Drum and bass is well represented by Basslayerz, Goldie, DJ Die, Clipz, Hedex, and Born On Road affiliates, among a host of Bristol-rooted talent. Festival Director Tom Paine 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 2026 go on sale to pre-sale sign-ups on Friday, 23rd February at 10 am via lovesavestheday.org, with general sale opening at midday.