Radio 1's Big Weekend1 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 202518 Nov 2025Big Weekend will be 'transformative' for cityMusic bosses say the Radio 1 festival in May 2026 will "literally change lives" in Sunderland.18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 heads for SunderlandThe annual music festival will take place at Herrington Country Park between 22 to 24 May next year.18 Nov 202525 May 2025Radio 1's Big Weekend: Five takeaways from 'Scouse Coachella'Artists and festivalgoers give their takes on the big talking points from Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool.25 May 202525 May 2025Mumford & Sons close out Radio 1's Big WeekendThe group provide a rousing end to the final day of the weekend-long music festival in Liverpool.25 May 202525 May 2025Radio 1's Big Weekend: Bumping into Ed Sheeran backstage25 May 202524 May 2025Fireworks from Sam Fender caps off Saturday at Big WeekendThe Seventeen Going Under singer finishes off a day which saw Ed Sheeran make a surprise appearance.24 May 202524 May 2025Ed Sheeran thrills with surprise set at Big WeekendThe Shape of You hitmaker played in a packed out New Music Tent at Sefton Park, Liverpool.24 May 2025...
