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Kicking off the festival as Friday night’s Main Stage headliner is the ultimate party starter, Fatboy Slim.

Bringing 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.

Radio 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 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.

Highlights from Sunday at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 from Herrington Country Park.

Radio 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.

One of UK dance music's most sought-after singers opens the Main Stage.

Bucket hats on! A show-stopping set by one of dance music's reigning champions.

The iconic Detroit DJ joins the party, with bangers going back to the 90s.

The star Scottish DJ and Tell Me Something Good creator takes to the New Music Stage.

One of UK bassline's rising stars, the Bristol DJ comes to Radio 1's Big Weekend.

Hands-in-the-air bangers from the Berlin DJ and It's That Time hitmaker.

The Australian star brings his euphoric, emotive house music to Sunderland.

Two of UK dance music's most exciting names join forces, closing the New Music Stage. 

Electrifying house music inspired by clubbing's golden age - the 1990s. 

Soulful gothic-pop from the fast-rising Essex singer-songwriter.

The Gen Z hero and 'Messy' singer brings her urgent, honest pop to the Main Stage. 

The former One Direction star brings his chart-topping new album to Sunderland 

Feel-good indie-pop from the California trio, hot off their new album Dancing On The Wall. 

A soaring, riff-loaded set from the chart-topping alt-rock band

The BRIT-nominated All I Ever Asked singer takes to the New Music Stage.

The BRIT-nominated newcomer brings her raw, authentic pop to the Main Stage

The brother-sister duo bring their jazzy indie-pop to the New Music Stage. 

Opening the Main Stage, the 'Love Me Like You Do' singer plays a hit-filled set 

A moving, life-affirming headline set from the acclaimed pop experimentalist.  

Heartfelt art-pop from the beloved singer-songwriter, live in Sunderland.

The chart-topping former One Directioner brings his new album Dinner Party to Sunderland.

Opening the New Music Stage, the Derby singer brings her stirring alt-pop to Sunderland.

One of UK R&B's leading lights brings the party to Sunderland

A euphoric, anthem-packed set from the breakout Stargazing singer.

Co-signed by Olivia Rodrigo, the breakout Irish indie-rockers come to Sunderland

The BRIT-winning girl group bring their sparkling R&B gems to Sunderland

The hot new name in UK R&B brings hits like Miami to Radio 1's Big Weekend.

Feel-good, poignant pop from the Mercury-nominated Irish sensation.

Hot off releasing her acclaimed LP Cruel World, the beloved pop star takes to the stage.

The beloved Irish star brings a soaring, hit-filled set to the Main Stage.

Figureheads for the British jazz explosion, the Mercury-winners close the New Music Stage.

The chart-topping singer brings her new album Florescence to Sunderland.

The Grammy-winning megastar brings their celebrated R&B to Sunderland