Countdown to Big Weekend
Build up to festival season kicking off with classic sets from Radio 1s annual music event
Iconic Big Weekend Performances—Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Best of R1BW
Iconic performances from some of the best acts at Radio 1's Big Weekend
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The Road To Big Weekend: Olivia Dean—Radio 1’s Big Weekend, 2026
Follow Olivia Dean from her 2020 breakthrough to headlining her first ever festival.
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The Road To Big Weekend: Zara Larsson—Radio 1’s Big Weekend, 2026
The ultimate look back at the Swedish phenomenon’s rise from teen sensation to headliner.
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The Road To Big Weekend: Dance—Radio 1’s Big Weekend, 2026
Watch the story of the rise of Dance at Big Weekend as we prepare to host Fatboy Slim.
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Stormzy—Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Best of R1BW
A generational voice, Stormzy cemented his star status in Middlesbrough 2019.
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Billie Eilish—Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Best of R1BW
A truly unforgettable Big Weekend set from pop's boldest talent.
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Bruno Mars—Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Best of R1BW
Bruno Mars performs at Big Weekend in Derry-Londonderry, 2013
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Lady Gaga—Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Best of R1BW
Lady Gaga performs at Big Weekend in Carlisle, 2011.
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Charli XCX—Radio 1’s Big Weekend, 2024
Pristine alt-pop from a revered singer-songwriter.
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RAYE—Radio 1’s Big Weekend, 2024
The unstoppable RAYE takes the Saturday night headline slot on the Main Stage.
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Ed Sheeran—Radio 1’s Big Weekend, 2025
The chart-topping singer-songwriter performs an amazing surprise set in Liverpool.
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Harry Styles—Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Best of R1BW
Harry Styles performs at Big Weekend in Coventry, 2022.
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Sabrina Carpenter—Radio 1’s Big Weekend, 2024
The Disney Channel star and singer-songwriter performs a stunning set.
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