Bristol's Love Saves the Day: Everything you need to know

BBC News

22-05-2025

One of the biggest music festivals in Bristol is fast approaching, so we've put together a helpful guide for ticket holders. Love Saves the Day will kick off the city's busy summer season at Ashton Court on 24 to 25 May, welcoming more than 30,000 festival-goers per day to the estate on the edge of the city. Across eight stages, the diverse line-up will host household names including Groove Armada, Shy FX and Wilkinson, alongside plenty of up-and-coming local artists.Festival director Tom Paine said the bank holiday event was "shaping up to be pretty spectacular".
What's the line-up?
The annual festival aims to reflect the evolving UK music scene, featuring both established artists and emerging talents.This year's headline acts include Overmono on Saturday, followed by Nia Archives on Sunday.Those with full weekend tickets can also expect to see Andy C, Ghetts, Sully, and Girls Don't Sync dominate the stage, among many more.
When do the gates open?
Gates will open at midday each day and last entry to the event will be at 20:00 BST.There is no general re-entry to the festival, except in the case of medical requirement. Love Saves The Day is an 18+ event so valid ID will need to be provided upon entry and at the bars.
Can I still get tickets?
Yes, it's not too late.Day and weekend tickets are still available for purchase on the event's website.If you missed out on the final release, additional tickets are also up for grabs through official resale partner Tixel, with prices ranging from £71-£136.
How do I get there?
The Love Bus will run from 11:00 BST till 19:00 BST.The shuttle service, which will pick people up at Temple Meads station and Queen Square, will drop attendees off at the Long Ashton Park and Ride, approximately 1km (0.6miles) from the festival gate. People should then follow signposts and stewards to reach the entrance. Alternatively, pedestrian access is available via Kennel Lodge Road.If you fancy riding an electric scooter or bike to the event, organisers have advised to be aware there are geofenced road closures and speed restrictions in place.All roads around the festival site will be closed from 21:00 BST.
What's the weather looking like?
Bristol has enjoyed sunny, dry weather for several days now, but the city will see spells of rain and low cloud as we head into the bank holiday weekend. Temperatures will range between 11C and 18C. The forecast looks humid but it will feel fairly cool in the strong winds, which could reach up to 30mph on Sunday. While there will be some sheltered areas at the festival, it is predominantly an open-air event and most stages and viewing platforms will be uncovered, so it would be wise to pack layers, a waterproof and consider wellies.
What else do I need to know?
There will be dedicated teams on site to ensure the emotional wellbeing and safety of the public. Safer Spaces Now aims to confront and prevent sexual violence, harassment and domestic abuse at festivals and events. Their support tents will be open as a refuge to anyone looking to report an incident or escape for a moment, organisers have said.There is also a list of prohibited items to ensure the safety and security of everyone on site.Banned items include - but are not limited to - fireworks, chairs, disposable vapes, drones, selfie sticks, hi-vis vests and animals.Any confiscated items will not be returned, ticket holders have been warned.