Love Save the Day 2025: Date , Lineup, Location & Fe tival Guide

There’s a weekend in late May that thousands of Bristolians and visitors circle on their calendars, and for good reason: Love Saves the Day returns to Ashton Court in 2025 with a lineup that blends electronic heavyweights with rising talent, now in its 13th year and drawing around 30,000 people each day according to Bristol24/7 (local news outlet). You’ll find the key details you need to navigate the 2025 edition smoothly.

Festival name: Love Saves the Day ·
Location: Ashton Court Estate, Bristol ·
2025 dates: May 24–25 ·
Capacity: ~30,000 per day ·
First edition: 2012

The festival’s key details at a glance:

Where is Love Saves the Day this year?

Love Saves the Day 2025 takes place on the sprawling grounds of Ashton Court Estate in Bristol – a venue that has hosted the festival since its debut in 2012. The estate lies just west of the city centre, offering plenty of green space for multiple stages and crowds.

What is the exact address of Love Saves the Day?

The festival site is located at Ashton Court, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JN. The nearest mainline train station is Bristol Temple Meads, roughly 3 miles away. From there, local bus services and dedicated festival shuttle routes run throughout the weekend.

• By train: Bristol Temple Meads (then bus or taxi)
• By car: Park-and-ride options available – book in advance via the official website
• Accessible parking can be arranged through the festival’s access team

The implication: getting to Ashton Court is straightforward, but planning your route ahead of time saves you queuing – especially on Saturday when footfall peaks.

Who is headlining Love Saves the Day 2025?

The 2025 lineup is headlined by two acts that reflect the festival’s electronic-music roots: Overmono tops Saturday’s bill on the Love Saves Stage, and Nia Archives closes Sunday with her jungle-infused sound. Both headliners were confirmed in the official schedule published by Bristol24/7.

Full Love Saves the Day 2025 lineup by stage

Beyond the headliners, the lineup runs deep across multiple stages. Here are the set times for the main Love Saves Stage as reported by Bristol24/7:

• Saturday (Love Saves Stage): Ms Dynamite 3:15pm, Ghetts 4pm, A Little Sound 6:30pm, Hybrid Minds + Degs 7:45pm, Overmono 9:30pm
• Sunday (Love Saves Stage): Nia Archives 9:45pm
• Centre Stage (Saturday): CC:DISCO! 4pm, Dan Shake 5:30pm, LF System 7pm, Denis Sulta 9pm
• Dubtendo Stage (Saturday): DJ Jackum 6pm, Dubtendo Allstars 7pm, Hang The DJs 8pm

Other artists confirmed for the weekend include Andy C, Eats Everything, Eliza Rose, PAWSA, Sally C, and Groove Armada, as listed by JamBase.

Which artists are confirmed for 2025?

The official festival website publishes a full lineup page as acts are confirmed. As of May 2025, the bill includes more than 50 artists spanning drum & bass, house, techno, hip-hop, and live performances, with a strong showing of Bristol-based talent. The pattern: Love Saves the Day has moved from a single-stage event to a multi-stage festival with carefully curated genre zones, reflecting the diversity of the city’s nightlife.

Can you bring alcohol into Love Saves the Day?

No – outside alcohol is strictly prohibited, a policy consistent with most UK festivals. Bags are searched upon entry, and any confiscated items are held or disposed of. The policy is clearly stated on the official site.

What is Love Saves the Day’s policy on outside drinks?

You cannot bring glass bottles, cans, or any alcoholic beverages from outside. Exceptions are made for sealed plastic water bottles (empty ones are allowed and can be refilled at free water stations inside).

• Sealed plastic water bottles (under 500ml) permitted
• Empty reusable bottles allowed
• No glass, cans, or thermoses

Are there bars inside the festival?

Yes. On-site bars serve a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including beer, cider, spirits, and soft drinks. Card payments are accepted at most bars.

The trade-off: you won’t save money by bringing your own, but the festival ensures you won’t go thirsty – and the on-site prices are typical for UK festival bars (around £6–£8 for a pint).

What can you not bring to Love Saves the Day?

The festival’s prohibited items list is designed to keep the site safe and enjoyable for everyone. Banned items include illegal substances, glass bottles, weapons, fireworks, large bags (over A4 size), and professional cameras without accreditation. The full list is available on the official terms page.

List of banned items at Love Saves the Day

• Illegal substances and drug paraphernalia
• Glass bottles or containers
• Weapons (including knives and pepper spray)
• Fireworks, flares, and pyrotechnics
• Large bags (over A4 size) – only small backpacks or handbags allowed
• Professional cameras, drones, or recording equipment without accreditation
• Selfie sticks, GoPro poles, and similar extensions
• Portable speakers or sound systems

Can I bring a water bottle, chair, umbrella?

• Water bottle: Empty plastic bottles allowed
• Chair: Folding chairs are generally not permitted – check official FAQs
• Umbrella: Small umbrellas are allowed, but large parasols are not

What this means: pack light and leave valuables at home. The bag policy is strictly enforced, and you’ll save time at security by bringing only essentials.

Where was Love Saves the Day filmed?

The festival itself takes place at Ashton Court Estate, but the question often refers to a short documentary filmed during the 2019 edition. A 2019 Dazed documentary captured behind-the-scenes moments and crowd energy at the festival, showcasing the Bristol music scene. Although no direct link to the documentary is currently available from the official site, the film is referenced in festival history materials.

Which year was the festival filmed?

The Dazed documentary was shot during the 2019 edition at Ashton Court. That year marked the festival’s expansion to two days, making it a natural moment for media coverage.

The catch: beyond that documentary, the festival doesn’t have a dedicated film – but its visual identity is built around annual promotional videos and livestreams from the stages.

Timeline: Love Saves the Day through the years

From its humble beginnings to its current status as Bristol’s biggest music festival, the timeline tells the story of steady growth:

• 2012: First Love Saves the Day festival held at Ashton Court (official site)
• 2019: Dazed documentary filmed; festival expands to two days (official site)
• 2020: Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic (official site)
• 2021: Returned in September as a one-day edition (official site)
• 2022–2024: Annual May bank holiday weekend returns, growing lineup (official site)
• 24–25 May 2025: Love Saves the Day 2025 edition (Bristol24/7)
• 23–24 May 2026: Next edition already announced – official lineup page lists dates and a ‘BUY TICKETS’ call-to-action

Confirmed facts & what is unclear

Based on official sources and local reporting, here’s what we can say with confidence – and what remains uncertain as of May 2025.

Confirmed facts

• 2025 dates: 24–25 May (Bristol24/7)
• Venue: Ashton Court Estate, Bristol (official site)
• Tickets on sale via official website
• Headliners: Overmono (Sat), Nia Archives (Sun) (Bristol24/7)

What’s unclear

• Exact set times for all stages – released closer to the event
• Full list of prohibited items may vary year-to-year – check terms on arrival
• Whether any 2025 acts will carry over to the 2026 lineup
• Official 2026 dates already published (official lineup page) – but lineup itself is unconfirmed

What’s next for Love Saves the Day

As the 2025 edition wraps up, organisers have already turned attention to 2026, with official dates of 23–24 May published on the official lineup page. The festival’s ability to draw major electronic acts while maintaining a distinctly Bristol identity has kept it relevant. For festival-goers in the UK, the choice is clear: if you want to experience one of the country’s most dynamic urban festivals, mark the last weekend of May for 2026 – or you’ll be refreshing ticket pages like everyone else.

For those planning their bank holiday weekend, the full Love Saves the Day lineup and tickets provides all the details on who is performing and how to secure entry.

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