Festival Information

South West

Overview

Love Saves The Day is Bristol's premier independent music festival. This award-winning, two-day event not only showcases over 175 artists but is also a testament to community and environmental consciousness. With a strict 18+ policy, festival-goers must present ID at the door, supporting the Challenge 25 approach to ensure a mature audience. The festival emphasises a cashless system, encourages sustainable practices, and promotes safer spaces through its dedicated teams. Prohibited items are in place to maintain safety and respect for the venue. With a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination and harassment, Love Saves The Day is more than an event; it's a movement towards inclusivity and positive change.

Line-up

View the official line-up here.
Note: Line-ups can evolve/change closer to the event — check back regularly to stay up to date.

Location

Love Saves The Day Festival takes place at: Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN.

Transport

Travel info is regularly updated on their FAQs page, including shuttle timetables, road closure alerts, and public transport links.

Attendees are encouraged to use eco-friendly modes of transportation, as there is no general public parking available on-site due to road closures and parking restrictions in the vicinity.

  • Walking, cycling, or public transport are the preferred methods to reach the festival.
  • A limited amount of bike parking is available, but please bring your own lock. Note that bikes are parked at the owner's risk.

Festival Shuttle Bus

The Love Bus offers convenient transport to and from the festival. For schedules and more information, visit the festival's FAQs page.

Ride-sharing services or Taxis

There is a designated drop-off and pick-up area at Long Ashton Park and Ride, which is about 1km from the festival grounds. The precise location can be found on What3Words: Demand.Margin.Assume.

Tickets

Basic Price Range:  £55 - £125

Tickets to Love Saves The Day Festival can be purchased via SeeTickets, the official ticket provider.

You should receive a confirmation email post-purchase, if not then please check your spam or junk folders or use the See Tickets Customer Service to have it re-sent. In case of email discrepancies, contact enquiries@lovesavestheday.org

Options include:

  • Saturday Entry
  • Sunday Entry
  • Weekend Entry

Affordable / Low Income Ticket Scheme

For those facing financial hardships, email enquiries@lovesavestheday.org to be sent an application form.

Accommodation

Love Saves The Day is NOT a camping festival, please arrange your own accommodation.

You can go to Visit Bristol to find some accommodation options.

Packing Checklist:

Ensure you're fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.

Accessibility

Love Saves The Day is committed to creating an accessible environment for all festival-goers. The event at Ashton Court is a green-field site with limited paved pathways and varying terrain that may present challenges, particularly in wet conditions. The festival provides a range of support services and facilities for those with accessibility needs, including Personal Assistant Tickets, Viewing Platforms, Accessible Parking, and Accessible Toilets.

Some additional information:

  1. Love Saves The Day has been awarded Silver in the Attitude Is Everything's Live Events Access Charter, recognising their efforts in improving disability equality.
  2. The festival offers a Diverse Sensory Calm Space provided by Diverse UK, which is a safe, low-level stimulation zone for those on the Autistic Spectrum, neurodiverse individuals, or anyone needing a moment of calm.
  3. Email enquiries@lovesavestheday.org to be sent an accessibility form.
  4. Zoomable access maps and running orders are available online.
  5. Large print programmes and BSL-interpreted performances available on request.

For a complete guide to accessibility at the festival, visit the accessibility page on the festival's website.