Radio 1's Big Weekend

Sunderland

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend (R1BW) is a British music festival run by BBC Radio 1. It is held once a year, in a different location within the United Kingdom each time. It was the biggest free-ticketed music event in Europe, until a fee for tickets was introduced in 2018, and always includes a host of new artists.

Where to Watch Radio 1's Big Weekend • Sunderland

39 Episodes

  • Fatboy Slim
    E1
    Fatboy SlimKicking off the festival as Friday night’s Main Stage headliner is the ultimate party starter, Fatboy Slim.
  • Zara Larsson
    E2
    Zara LarssonBringing her anthemic sound to Sunderland is Sweden’s pop phenomenon Zara Larsson, who is fast becoming a Radio 1’s Big Weekend mainstay as she prepares to make her fourth appearance at the festival.
  • Saturday Highlights
    E3
    Saturday HighlightsRadio 1’s Big Weekend returns to Sunderland’s Herrington Country Park for a bank holiday weekend packed with live music. Saturday’s line-up promises huge performances from some of the world’s biggest stars, and we’ll be reliving all the action from across the Main Stage and New Music Stage.
  • Olivia Dean
    E4
    Olivia DeanOlivia Dean headlines the festival for the very first time, taking to the Main Stage with her soulful storytelling and summer-ready sound for an unforgettable finale.
  • Sunday Highlights
    E5
    Sunday HighlightsHighlights from Sunday at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 from Herrington Country Park.
  • Highlights
    E6
    HighlightsRadio 1’s Big Weekend returns to Sunderland’s Herrington Country Park for the first time since 2005, and we’re bringing you the biggest moments from an unforgettable weekend of live music.
  • Clementine Douglas
    E7
    Clementine DouglasOne of UK dance music's most sought-after singers opens the Main Stage.
  • FISHER
    E8
    FISHERBucket hats on! A show-stopping set by one of dance music's reigning champions.
  • MK
    E9
    MKThe iconic Detroit DJ joins the party, with bangers going back to the 90s.
  • Ewan McVicar
    E10
    Ewan McVicarThe star Scottish DJ and Tell Me Something Good creator takes to the New Music Stage.
  • NOTION
    E11
    NOTIONOne of UK bassline's rising stars, the Bristol DJ comes to Radio 1's Big Weekend.
  • Marlon Hoffstadt
    E12
    Marlon HoffstadtHands-in-the-air bangers from the Berlin DJ and It's That Time hitmaker.
  • Sonny Fodera
    E13
    Sonny FoderaThe Australian star brings his euphoric, emotive house music to Sunderland.
  • Danny Howard B2B Patrick Topping
    E14
    Danny Howard B2B Patrick ToppingTwo of UK dance music's most exciting names join forces, closing the New Music Stage. 
  • L.P. Rhythm
    E15
    L.P. RhythmElectrifying house music inspired by clubbing's golden age - the 1990s. 
  • Erin LeCount
    E16
    Erin LeCountSoulful gothic-pop from the fast-rising Essex singer-songwriter.
  • Lola Young
    E17
    Lola YoungThe Gen Z hero and 'Messy' singer brings her urgent, honest pop to the Main Stage. 
  • Louis Tomlinson
    E18
    Louis TomlinsonThe former One Direction star brings his chart-topping new album to Sunderland 
  • MUNA
    E19
    MUNAFeel-good indie-pop from the California trio, hot off their new album Dancing On The Wall. 
  • Nothing But Thieves
    E20
    Nothing But ThievesA soaring, riff-loaded set from the chart-topping alt-rock band
  • Rachel Chinouriri
    E21
    Rachel ChinouririThe BRIT-nominated All I Ever Asked singer takes to the New Music Stage.
  • Skye Newman
    E22
    Skye NewmanThe BRIT-nominated newcomer brings her raw, authentic pop to the Main Stage
  • Wasia Project
    E23
    Wasia ProjectThe brother-sister duo bring their jazzy indie-pop to the New Music Stage. 
  • Ellie Goulding
    E24
    Ellie GouldingOpening the Main Stage, the 'Love Me Like You Do' singer plays a hit-filled set 
  • James Blake
    E25
    James BlakeA moving, life-affirming headline set from the acclaimed pop experimentalist.  
  • Mitski
    E26
    MitskiHeartfelt art-pop from the beloved singer-songwriter, live in Sunderland.
  • Niall Horan
    E27
    Niall HoranThe chart-topping former One Directioner brings his new album Dinner Party to Sunderland.
  • Alessi Rose
    E28
    Alessi RoseOpening the New Music Stage, the Derby singer brings her stirring alt-pop to Sunderland.
  • Jorja Smith
    E29
    Jorja SmithOne of UK R&B's leading lights brings the party to Sunderland
  • Myles Smith
    E30
    Myles SmithA euphoric, anthem-packed set from the breakout Stargazing singer.
  • Florence Road
    E31
    Florence RoadCo-signed by Olivia Rodrigo, the breakout Irish indie-rockers come to Sunderland
  • FLO
    E32
    FLOThe BRIT-winning girl group bring their sparkling R&B gems to Sunderland
  • Odeal
    E33
    OdealThe hot new name in UK R&B brings hits like Miami to Radio 1's Big Weekend.
  • CMAT
    E34
    CMATFeel-good, poignant pop from the Mercury-nominated Irish sensation.
  • Holly Humberstone
    E35
    Holly HumberstoneHot off releasing her acclaimed LP Cruel World, the beloved pop star takes to the stage.
  • Dermot Kennedy
    E36
    Dermot KennedyThe beloved Irish star brings a soaring, hit-filled set to the Main Stage.
  • Ezra Collective
    E37
    Ezra CollectiveFigureheads for the British jazz explosion, the Mercury-winners close the New Music Stage.
  • Maisie Peters
    E38
    Maisie PetersThe chart-topping singer brings her new album Florescence to Sunderland.
  • Kehlani
    E39
    KehlaniThe Grammy-winning megastar brings their celebrated R&B to Sunderland

 

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