Love Saves The Day returns to Ashton Court in Bristol on 29 and 30 May 2027. The festival has named its first 35 acts, led by Four Tet, Armand Van Helden and GRAMMY winner Damian Marley, with tickets going on sale on Friday 6 November.

At a glance

  • Festival: Love Saves The Day
  • Dates: 29-30 May 2027
  • Place: Ashton Court, Bristol
  • Headliners so far: Four Tet, Armand Van Helden, Damian Marley
  • Tickets: on sale Friday 6 November

What we know

Alongside the three leading names, the first announcement includes Shy FX, Oppidan, MPH, Eva Lazarus and Dancehall Generals. The festival says 35 acts are in this first wave and that more will follow.

The reveal came after a marketing campaign built around hidden clues and pin badges left across Bristol. Fans were invited to work out who was coming before the official announcement.

Festival director Tom Paine said it was brilliant to see people across Bristol getting stuck into the clues. He described Four Tet, Armand Van Helden and Damian Marley as three very different artists, and said that range is what the festival likes about itself.

According to the festival, the bill brings together some of the biggest names in techno and dance music, along with local talent and up-and-coming artists. Paine also stressed that this is only the first announcement.

Four Tet is also in the news elsewhere, as covered in PROPER NYE 2026 Adds FISHER, Kaskade and Four Tet B2B Tiga.

Why it matters

Bristol has a strong reputation for bass-heavy and electronic music, and a mixed bill like this shows how wide that scene can be. Having a dancehall name next to a producer like Four Tet suggests the festival wants a broad crowd rather than a single genre.

The early clues campaign is also a fun way to build interest. It gave locals a reason to explore the city before a single name was confirmed.

If you plan to go, the ticket sale date is the main thing to note. More names are expected over the coming months, so the full picture of the weekend is still taking shape.

Source: Festival Insights. Photo: James Frid on Pexels.