The first line-up announcement for this year's BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend has arrived!
Performing on the main stage at Sunderland's Herrington Country Park on the Friday (May 22) will be Fatboy Slim, Clementine Douglas, FISHER, Sonny Fodera and MK, while the New Music Stage that day will see sets from Ahadadream B2B Arthi, horsegiirL, L.P. Rhythm, Ewan McVicar, NOTION and Marlon Hoffstadt.
Saturday (May 23) will see main stage performances from Louis Tomlinson (pictured), Zara Larsson, Ellie Goulding, Skye Newman, Lola Young, Nothing But Thieves, Jeremiah Asiamah, Maia Beth, Ricky Haywood-Williams and Melvin Odoom, Charlie Hedges, Dean McCullough, and Nat O'Leary and Vicky Hawkesworth.
Saturday's New Music Stage will host James Blake, Rachel Chinouriri, Florence Road, Erin LeCount, Wasia Project, MUNA, and Mitski.
As always, the BBC Introducing Stage will present new talent across the weekend. Friday attendees will be treated to performances by Jaguar, Max Jones, Anish Kumar, Mia Lily, Niamh, Ellie Scougall, and Sorley, while Saturday will see sets from Bella Barbe, BombayMami, Heidi Curtis, LeoStayTrill, Aaron Rowe, Tom A Smith, and Swindled.
No acts have yet been revealed for the Sunday, and more acts are still to be added to both days. Head below to keep track of the line-up to date, along with day splits.
What? Radio 1's Big Weekend sees the biggest names in pop, indie, dance and beyond, as well as rising stars, performing across multiple stages.
Where? Sunderland's Herrington Country Park.
When? May 22 - 24, 2026.
Who? FRIDAY - Main Stage: Fatboy Slim, Clementine Douglas, FISHER, Sonny Fodera and MK. New Music Stage: Ahadadream B2B Arthi, horsegiirL, L.P. Rhythm, Ewan McVicar, NOTION and Marlon Hoffstadt. BBC Introducing Stage: Jaguar, Max Jones, Anish Kumar, Mia Lily, Niamh, Ellie Scougall, and Sorley.
SATURDAY - Main Stage: Louis Tomlinson (pictured), Zara Larsson, Ellie Goulding, Skye Newman, Lola Young, Nothing But Thieves, Jeremiah Asiamah, Maia Beth, Ricky Haywood-Williams and Melvin Odoom, Charlie Hedges, Dean McCullough, and Nat O'Leary and Vicky Hawkesworth. New Music Stage: James Blake, Rachel Chinouriri, Florence Road, Erin LeCount, Wasia Project, MUNA, and Mitski. BBC Introducing Stage: Bella Barbe, BombayMami, Heidi Curtis, LeoStayTrill, Aaron Rowe, Tom A Smith, and Swindled.
SUNDAY - TBA.
Tickets? Tickets for Friday are on sale now. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday go on sale at 5pm on March 11. Click here to get yours via Stereoboard.
BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Fri May 22 2026 - SUNDERLAND Herrington Country Park
Sat May 23 2026 - SUNDERLAND Herrington Country Park
Sun May 24 2026 - SUNDERLAND Herrington Country Park
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