Love to be... Festival 2026 - Sheffield

Love to be... began its epic journey to the forefront of the U.K club scene back in 1994 at the renowned Music Factory in Sheffield, going on to hold global events for over 30 years.

House music royalty have graced the decks at Love to be... including Masters At Work, Roger Sanchez, Frankie Knuckles, Pete Tong, Sonny Fodera, Basement Jaxx, Armand Van Helden to name just a few with new developing artists performing alongside the biggest names in global dance music.

Championed as the North's original super club and winner of numerous House music awards, Love to be... continues to attract huge crowds at the world's best clubs and events whilst the brand now hosts its own festivals around the U.K

It's all about the music where people come together, never leaving the dance floor.. Nothing else matters!

With a global community, a world wide syndicated radio show and record label, Love to be… beats on, drums pulsating with the same energy that fueled the brand’s early days, only now it’s amplified, forging a vibrant community that’s equal parts a nod to their heritage and cutting-edge bridging generations on the dance floor. With a history of memorable events and a continuous drive to innovate, Love to be… moves into its next chapter with the same energy and passion that started it all.

Sheffield's legendary house music brand, Love to be... is set to stage a return of its all-day hometown festival on Sunday 24 May 2026 to a new location at SteelYard in Kelham Island. The change marks an exciting new chapter for the Love to be... Inner City Festival as the team moves from beloved mainstay FORGE to Sheffield's vibrant container park for its biggest city edition yet.

The 2026 headliners include global house music stars Roger Sanchez, David Penn, Low Steppa, The Shapeshifters, Trimtone and Carly Wilford. Joining are UK mainstays Grant Nelson, Groove Assassin, Jon Pleased Wimmin, Allister Whitehead, Tom Wainwright and Love to be... co-founder Tony Walker. Residents and local Sheffield talents are well represented with the likes of Cheryl Wright, Dino, James Worrall, Joshua Brooks, Keexx, Shaun Hayes, Sinclair, Stuart Pilling, Watty and more, completing the bill.

Click here for more information and 2026 lineup updates.

EVENT INFO
Love to be...Inner City Day Fest
Sunday 24 May 2026
SteelYard Kelham
Unit 4, The Yard, Bardwell Rd, Neepsend, Sheffield S3 8AS
12pm - 11pm
Tickets from £37+ bf via Skiddle