Radio 1's Big Weekend11 Mar 2026Locals react to Radio 1's Big Weekend headlinersPeople tell us what they think of the line-up ahead of the event in Sunderland.11 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Olivia Dean to headline final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026The annual music festival will take place in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May.10 Mar 20269 Mar 2026Zara Larsson and Louis Tomlinson to headline second day of Radio 1's Big WeekendThe annual music festival will take place in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May.9 Mar 20269 Mar 2026BBC Introducing acts to watch at Radio 1's Big WeekendBBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is coming to Sunderland and here are nine North East artist to go and see.9 Mar 20266 Mar 2026How do I get Radio 1 Big Weekend tickets?Here is how many tickets are available, how much they cost and where you can get them.6 Mar 202630 Jan 2026Radio 1 visits Sunderland ahead of Big WeekendGreg James says he is a Mackem after enjoying £2 pints and pink slices.30 Jan 202624 Jan 2026Festival plan on hold to avoid Big Weekend clashSome 80,000 people are expected to attend the free three-day event in Sunderland in May.24 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Pledge of £1m investment ahead of Big WeekendNorth East mayor Kim McGuinness says the event is expected to generate £3.5m for local businesses. 1 Jan 202619 Nov 2025Look back at Sunderland's last Big Weekend in 2005With BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend returning next year, here's how it looked 20 years ago.19 Nov 2025...
