Thousands of dance music fans will flock to the Stray in Harrogate later this week for the return of a major event which promises the biggest festival build yet and a dazzling line-up of superstar DJs.

Love to be...Festival Harrogate was first held on the town’s much-loved green space in 2024 when the sold-out event featured house music legends like Roger Sanchez and Bez.

The open-air show, which this year will take place on Saturday, September 5, is always awash in top talent.

The latest edition will feature Claptone, Sam Divine, Paul Woolford, Mouse-T, Todd Terry, Gok Wan, Julie McKnight (Live), K‑Klass (Live), Trimtone, Cash Only, Grant Nelson, and more across three stages

The 6,000‑capacity music festival site on the Stray in Harrogate is being completely overhauled this year to deliver the most enjoyable Love to be...Festival yet. (Picture contributed)

placeholder image — The 6,000‑capacity music festival site on the Stray in Harrogate is being completely overhauled this year to deliver the most enjoyable Love to be...Festival yet. (Picture contributed)

Founded in Sheffield in 1994, Love to be… has grown into one of the UK’s longest-running house music brands, with an international footprint.

The Harrogate event has quickly become one of its standout moments, drawing a broad crowd spanning generations of clubbers.

Last year’s festival on the Stray in Harrogate was headlined by Armand Van Helden and was a huge hit.

This year, the 6,000‑capacity site is being completely overhauled to deliver the most enjoyable Love to be yet.

Highlights will include the Glam Van luxury mobile beauty space from Ilkley’s The Hair & Makeup Project and a larger main stage with 3,000‑capacity and upgraded sound and production for a fuller, more powerful experience..

Guests can expect a new VIP garden with interactive games, an upgraded stage hosted by funkylove with exclusive DJ sets and live performances, expanded seating and table areas, a free pamper room stocked with glitter and beauty products, a premium bar, and they’ll even be a magician entertaining guests throughout the day.

The festival’s overall footprint has also been completely reworked to improve flow, with more space between stages and clearer routes across the site.

While dancing to the best in house music is the dish of the day, Love to be has introduced a brand-new chillout zone for 2026, offering a retreat from the dancefloor complete with bean bags, soft lighting and a covered area.

For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.lovetobeevents.co.uk/festival