House music institution Love to be… has announced the first wave of artists set to play its 2026 festival in Harrogate.
The open-air event returns to The Stray on Saturday 5th September and organisers say the new instalment will be 'even bigger', featuring three stages, enhanced production and further headline acts still to be announced.
The festival will be spread across the Stray Stage, Music Factory and a dedicated VIP stage, combining international headliners, established underground names and live performers for a full day and night of music.
Headlining the Stray Stage as part of the phase one announcement are Defected regular Sam Divine, vocalist Julie McKnight performing live, and Spanish house producer David Penn.

They will be joined by Mousse T, Trimtone, DJ Cash Only, Janika Tenn and Keexx, covering a broad spectrum of modern and classic house sounds. Organisers have confirmed that additional headliners will be revealed in the coming months.
The Music Factory stage will feature US pioneer Todd Terry, broadcaster DJ Gok Wan and K-Klass.
They are joined by Grant Nelson, Paul Taylor and Tom Wainwright, with further sets from Dale Castell, Aimee, Sinclair and Bongo Dave.
The VIP stage will host a funkyLove takeover, offering a more intimate experience alongside premium facilities. Headliners include Jetboot Jack, NRK featuring Nikki Belle live, and Love to be founder Tony Walker.
They will be joined by Stuart Pilling, Scott Harris, Mr Jones, Marmajam, Bri Buckle, Joshua Brookes, EmiYuu and live saxophonist Sarah Sax Player.

Founded in Sheffield in 1994, Love to be… has grown into one of the UK’s longest-running house music brands, with a reputation built on club nights, festivals, international tours and radio.
Organisers say demand has been strong, with several ticket tiers already sold out and limited allocations remaining.
Tickets are on sale now via Skiddle, with both general admission and VIP options available.

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