Radio 1 Big Weekend 2026
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 2 April 2026
About this festival
Radio 1's Big Weekend is a major annual music festival organized by BBC Radio 1 that travels to a different location across the United Kingdom each year. The event features a diverse lineup of world-famous headliners and emerging artists, making it one of the most anticipated highlights of the UK festival season.
Don't lose your ears at Radio 1 Big Weekend
The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.
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Herrington Country Park
Sunderland Road, New Herrington, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, SR8 3AD, United Kingdom
Local Currency: GBP
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Last verified 2 April 2026
