Legendary house music brand Love to be… returns to Harrogate for another full-scale open-air celebration at The Stray. Following the success of previous editions, the festival comes back with an expanded vision featuring three stages, enhanced production and a phase one lineup spanning generations of house music culture, with more headliners still to be announced.
Set across the Stray Stage, Music Factory and a dedicated VIP stage, the 2026 edition brings together global headliners, underground favourites and live performers across a full day and night of music in one of the UK’s most striking parkland settings.
Leading the phase one lineup on the Stray Stage are Defected’s leading lady Sam Divine, soulful house royalty Julie McKnight (Live) and house heavyweight David Penn. They are joined by Mousse T, Trimtone, DJ Cash Only, Janika Tenn and Keexx, delivering a wide spectrum of modern and classic house energy.
The Music Factory stage pays tribute to Love to be’s house music heritage, led by Todd Terry, Gok Wan and K-Klass (Live), with Grant Nelson, Paul Taylor and Tom Wainwright adding further depth.
The VIP stage hosts a funkyLove takeover, offering a more intimate and immersive experience. Headliners include Jetboot Jack, NRK featuring Nikki Belle (Live) and Love to be founder Tony Walker, alongside a handpicked selection of DJs and live performers.
About Love to be…
Founded in Sheffield in 1994, Love to be… remains one of the UK’s longest-running and most respected house music brands. The Stray, one of Harrogate’s most recognisable landmarks, offers 200 acres of open green space and will transform for one day only into a purpose-built festival site with a food village, rides, performers and immersive audio-visual production.
