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Love to be... is back for year three, and it's still Harrogate's answer to a proper house music festival. If you've been before, you know the drill—a full day on The Stray with nothing but quality house from noon until late.
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Saturday, 5 September sees the festival reclaim North Yorkshire's most impressive green space for another marathon session of house music. The day runs from midday through to 11 p.m., giving you a solid eleven hours to lose yourself in it. Expect the usual mix of local talent and bigger names that have made the previous two years cult events in the region.
The vibe
The Stray is an expansive, leafy setting that somehow makes a proper festival feel more intimate than you'd expect. There's room to breathe, room to dance, and enough open space that you're not crushed against the barrier. It's the kind of venue where you can actually hear the DJ rather than just feel the bass through your ribs—though you'll feel that too.
Getting tickets
Tickets are available through Skiddle. Prices typically sit in the mid-range for a full-day festival of this calibre, though early-bird tickets usually offer better value if you're quick. Check the event listing for current prices and availability, as these festivals tend to sell steadily once word gets out.
Where to stay
Harrogate's got no shortage of places to rest your head. We've picked a selection of hotels within easy reach of The Stray below, ranging from budget-friendly to proper comfort. Most are a short walk or taxi ride from the festival site.
Getting there
Harrogate's well served by rail from Leeds (25 mins), Manchester (90 mins), and London King's Cross (2.5 hours). If you're driving, the town's accessible from the A1(M) and has reasonable parking near The Stray. Flying in? Leeds Bradford Airport is forty minutes away.
🧳 Travel essentials
🏨 Where to stay nearby
🥂 Premium stays 5-star
💷 Budget-friendly under £120/nt
📍 The venue
The Stray
Oatlands Stray
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