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Radio 1’s Big Weekend: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

Kicking off the festival season with a bang, the biggest names and hottest new artists perform exclusively for Radio 1 and thousands of fans in an incredible weekend of live music.

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Channel Episode Time
Upcoming Release
Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim
Kicking off the festival as Friday night’s Main Stage headliner is the ultimate party starter, Fatboy Slim.
Your Time
Fri 22 May · 21:40
UK
Fri 22 May · 21:40
Upcoming Release
Zara Larsson
Zara Larsson
Bringing her anthemic sound to Sunderland is Sweden’s pop phenomenon Zara Larsson, who is fast becoming a Radio 1’s Big Weekend mainstay as she prepares to make her fourth appearance at the festival.
Your Time
Sat 23 May · 21:50
UK
Sat 23 May · 21:50
Channel
BBC One
Upcoming Release
Episode
Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim
Kicking off the festival as Friday night’s Main Stage headliner is the ultimate party starter, Fatboy Slim.
Time
Your Time
Fri 22 May · 21:40
UK
Fri 22 May · 21:40
Channel
BBC One
Upcoming Release
Episode
Zara Larsson
Zara Larsson
Bringing her anthemic sound to Sunderland is Sweden’s pop phenomenon Zara Larsson, who is fast becoming a Radio 1’s Big Weekend mainstay as she prepares to make her fourth appearance at the festival.
Time
Your Time
Sat 23 May · 21:50
UK
Sat 23 May · 21:50

Available for Streaming

Episodes Iconic Big Weekend Performances

Best of R1BW: Iconic Big Weekend Performances

Iconic performances from some of the best acts at Radio 1's Big Weekend
Duration: 1h 47m First broadcast: 6 May 2026
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Episodes The Road To Big Weekend: Zara Larsson

2026: The Road To Big Weekend: Zara Larsson

The ultimate look back at the Swedish phenomenon’s rise from teen sensation to headliner.
Duration: 37 mins First broadcast: 1 May 2026
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Episodes The Road To Big Weekend: Olivia Dean

2026: The Road To Big Weekend: Olivia Dean

Follow Olivia Dean from her 2020 breakthrough to headlining her first ever festival.
Duration: 47 mins First broadcast: 1 May 2026
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Episodes The Road To Big Weekend: Dance

2026: The Road To Big Weekend: Dance

Watch the story of the rise of Dance at Big Weekend as we prepare to host Fatboy Slim.
Duration: 36 mins First broadcast: 1 May 2026
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Episodes Bruno Mars

Best of R1BW: Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars performs at Big Weekend in Derry-Londonderry, 2013
Duration: 38 mins First broadcast: 1 May 2026
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Episodes Lady Gaga

Best of R1BW: Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga performs at Big Weekend in Carlisle, 2011.
Duration: 1h 1m First broadcast: 1 May 2026
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Episodes Harry Styles

Best of R1BW: Harry Styles

Harry Styles performs at Big Weekend in Coventry, 2022.
Duration: 53 mins First broadcast: 1 May 2026
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Episodes Highlights

2025: Highlights

A look back at the biggest and most talked about performances from Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025 in Sefton Park, Liverpool.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 11:25pm 29 May 2025
Availability: Available for 14 days (until 28 May 2026)
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Episodes BBC Introducing at Radio 1's Big Weekend

2025: BBC Introducing at Radio 1's Big Weekend

Watch the festival headliners of tomorrow perform on the Introducing Stage.
Duration: 1h 29m First broadcast: 23 May 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
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Episodes Ed Sheeran

2025: Ed Sheeran

The chart-topping singer-songwriter performs an amazing surprise set in Liverpool.
Duration: 56 mins First broadcast: 23 May 2025
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Episodes Sabrina Carpenter

2024: Sabrina Carpenter

The Disney Channel star and singer-songwriter performs a stunning set.
Duration: 38 mins First broadcast: 26 May 2024
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Episodes Coldplay

2024: Coldplay

The global icons bring their spectacular show to Luton.
Duration: 43 mins First broadcast: 26 May 2024
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Episodes RAYE

2024: RAYE

The unstoppable RAYE takes the Saturday night headline slot on the Main Stage. Her much-anticipated set is guaranteed to be one to remember.
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 11:10pm 25 May 2024
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Episodes Charli XCX

2024: Charli XCX

Pristine alt-pop from a revered singer-songwriter.
Duration: 56 mins First broadcast: 25 May 2024
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Episodes BBC Introducing at Big Weekend

Big Weekend Dundee: BBC Introducing at Big Weekend

Highlights from the BBC Introducing Stage in Dundee, featuring Terra Kin, Caity Baser and more.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 29 May 2023
Availability: Available for over a year
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Episodes Stormzy

Best of R1BW: Stormzy

A generational voice, Stormzy cemented his star status in Middlesbrough 2019.
Duration: 40 mins First broadcast: 22 May 2020
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Episodes Billie Eilish

Best of R1BW: Billie Eilish

Pop’s boldest talent confirmed her brilliance with this unforgettable Middlesborough Big Weekend set.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 25 May 2019
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 31 May 2026)
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Radio 1’s Big Weekend FAQs

When is Radio 1’s Big Weekend next on?

The next broadcast of Radio 1’s Big Weekend airs at Fri 22 May · 21:40(UK: Fri 22 May · 21:40) on BBC One.

Which channel is Radio 1’s Big Weekend next on?

Radio 1’s Big Weekend returns on BBC One next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Radio 1’s Big Weekend be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.

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