BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 — Lineup, Bands & Setlists

Track BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 on Gigvault. 111 bands in the lineup across 2 editions.

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend — Festival information

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend explodes into Liverpool, transforming Sefton Park into a vibrant epicenter of dancefloor domination. This isn't just a festival; it's a pilgrimage for the devoted, a two-day sonic assault headlined by titans of electronic music like Tiësto, Fatboy Slim, and Darren Emerson. Prepare to lose yourself in a sea of ecstatic fans, united by pulsating basslines and the sheer, unadulterated joy of communal rhythm. Big Weekend has cemented its status as a cornerstone of the UK's festival calendar, a sonic snapshot of the nation's enduring love affair with cutting-edge beats and unforgettable moments.

Notable acts at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend

Venues: Perry Park, Sefton Park.

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BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend across the years

Gigvault documents 2 editions of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, from 2025 to 2026. The largest recorded line-up is 2025 with 86 acts. 111 different acts have played here in total, and one has come back more than once — Natasha Bedingfield (2 editions).

Headliners & confirmed acts

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend line-ups by year

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend editions documented on Gigvault: 2 years between 2025 and 2026.

Full line-up per year:

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 line-up

26 acts played BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2026.

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025 line-up

86 acts played BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2025.

About BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend on Gigvault

Gigvault lets you log which bands you saw at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, build your festival history and get your personal Concert Wrapped at the end of each year. 0 fans already use Gigvault to track BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend. Setlists are pulled automatically from setlist.fm and the Gigvault community, so you'll never forget which songs were played on which day.

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How to log your BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend festival

  1. Mark BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 as attended on Gigvault.
  2. Tick every band you actually saw across all stages and days.
  3. Add photos, notes and friends who came with you.
  4. Your festival history flows into Concert Wrapped, stats and your concert map.

Frequently asked questions

When does BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend take place?

The next edition of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend and all confirmed dates are listed at the top of this page. Gigvault keeps lineup and dates up to date as organizers announce them.

Who is playing BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026?

The official BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 lineup appears here as soon as headliners and support acts are confirmed. Mark artists you want to follow and we'll notify you when the lineup expands.

How do I track which festivals I've been to?

Create a free Gigvault account, mark BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend as attended and log every band you saw. Your festival history flows into your Concert Wrapped, your stats and your concert diary automatically.

How do I remember which bands I saw at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend?

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Who played BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2025?

86 acts played BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2025, among them Aimei, Aitch, AJ Tracey, Arielle Free, Artemas. The full 2025 line-up is listed on this page.

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