Radio One’s Big Weekend 2026’s line-up has just been completely revealed. Some of United Kingdom’s greatest stars of today’s industry will take the stage at the end of May. Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan are some of the artists that will make a performance at Radio One’s Big Weekend 2026.
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend is just around the corner and ready to make everyone dance. The very awaited festival will take place in Sunderland’s Herrington Country Park. BBC will welcome around 100 artists from May 22 to May 24, 2026.
Moreover, it is expected an attendance of around 80.000 people for the entirety of the weekend. There will be three different stages to optimize to the fullest the weekend. Radio One’s Big Weekend 2026 will include the Main Stage, the New Music Stage and the BBC Introducing Stage.
Fans are thriving as the full lineup was just announced. As usual, the big star names are reserved for Saturday and Sunday. While Friday’s singers are not as popular, it is a great opportunity to show their talent at such an event. On Saturday, top artists like Zara Larsson, Lola Young, Ellie Goulding and James Blake will perform.
While on Sunday, we will have the opportunity to attend the star of the season’s show, Olivia Dean. The British star keeps breaking records and starring at the best events in the industry. Moreover, Niall Horan, Myles Smith and Kehlani will also take the stage on the last day.
Furthermore, Radio One’s Big Weekend 2026 will serve as the start of this year’s festival season in the UK. Following this big event, some other very awaited shows, such as the Glastonbury Festival or the Reading and Leeds Festival, will come.
Friday 22nd May – Radio One’s Lineup 2026
Main Stage
- Fatboy Slim
- Clementine Douglas
- FISHER
- Sonny Fodera
- MK
New Music Stage
- Ahadadream 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 23rd May – Radio One’s Lineup 2026
Main Stage
- Zara Larsson
- Ellie Goulding
- Skye Newman
- Louis Tomlinson
- Lola Young
- Nothing But Thieves
- Jeremiah Asiamah
- Maia Beth
- Ricky Haywood-Williams & Melvin Odoom
- Charlie Hedges
- Dean McCullough
- Nat O’Leary & Vicky Hawkesworth
New Music Stage
- James Blake
- Rachel Chinouriri
- Florence Road
- Erin LeCount
- Wasia Project
- MUNA
- Mitski
BBC Introducing Stage
- Bella Barbe
- BombayMami
- Heidi Curtis
- LeostayTrill
- Aaron Rowe
- Tom A Smith
- Swindled
Sunday 24th May – Lineup for Sunderland 2026
Main Stage
- Olivia Dean
- Niall Horan
- CMAT
- Kehlani
- Dermot Kennedy
- Myles Smith
- Jeremiah Asiamah
- Maia Beth
- Ricky Haywood-Williams & Melvin Odoom
- Charlie Hedges
- Dean McCullough
- Nat O’Leary & Vicky Hawkesworth
New Music Stage
- Ezra Collective
- FLO
- Holly Humberstone
- Maisie Peters
- Alessi Rose
- Odeal
- Jorja Smith (Party Set)
BBC Introducing Stage
- Able Jack
- DC3
- Finn Forster
- Imogen and the Knife
- RUBII
- Venus Grrrls
- Wohdee
