Right about now… the funk soul brother is coming to Sunderland. Yes, the line-up for day one of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 has been confirmed and the first tickets are on sale. It’s all happening!
Radio 1’s Big Weekend is an annual music festival from BBC Radio 1 held at a different UK venue each year. For a few great years, it was totally free until a fee was brought in in 2018.
This year, the three-day festival is making it’s way to Sunderland. Day one will kick things off with a line-up the features English DJ Fatboy Slim headlining the main stage. Talk about the ’90s throwback we have all been waiting for!
The first tickets went on sale this morning for day one – but don’t worry, there are still plenty of chances to secure your spot. Here’s what we know.
When is Radio 1’s Big Weekend?
Radio 1’s Big Weekend will take place from Friday 22 May to Sunday 24 may in Sunderland’s Herrington Country Park.
Who’s headlining?
There’s bound to be a little something for everyone in the line-up this year. So far, we only know the line-up for the opening day of the festival… and Fatboy Slim is bringing some ’90s dance party energy.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 line-up in full
Friday 22 May
Main Stage
- Fatboy Slim
- Clementine Douglas
- FISHER
- Sonny Fodera
- MK
New Music Stage
- Ahabadream B2B Arthi
- horsegiirL
- L.P. Rhythm
- Ewan McVicar
- NOTION
- Marlon Hoffstadt
BBC Introducing Stage
- Jaguar
- Max Jones
- Anish Kumar
- Mia Lily
- Niamh
- Ellie Scougall
- Sorley
Saturday 23 May
TBC
Sunday 24 May
TBC
Where is Radio 1’s Big Weekend?
This year, BBC Radio 1’s dance music part is taking place in Sunderland’s Herrington Country Park, a beautiful public park offering lakes and picturesque views – although most of us will probably be a little distracted by the funk soul brother!
Radio 1’s Big Weekend tickets
Looking to nab tickets? Head to BBC’s official website where you’ll find everything you need to know.
Tickets for day one are already available here.
Meanwhile, tickets for days two and three both go on sale Wednesday, 11 March at 5pm right here.
You can also buy tickets at Ticketmaster here.