Radio 1 Big Weekend 2026
Festival in United Kingdom
Sarah Pagel · Updated 28 August 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.
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Where it was
Herrington Country Park
Sunderland Road, New Herrington, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, SR8 3AD, United Kingdom
Local Currency: GBP
The local currency is GBP.
An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
28 August 2026
