The BBC has unveiled the artists set to perform on the Sunday of Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026, with a huge mix of global stars and rising UK talent heading to Sunderland this spring.
The three-day music festival will take place from 22–24 May 2026 at Herrington Country Park, bringing tens of thousands of fans together for one of the UK's biggest free-ticket music events.
Sunday is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the weekend, with chart-topping performers and crowd favourites set to take over the festival’s main stages.
Sunday Line-Up Highlights
- Olivia Dean
- Niall Horan
- Kehlani
- Dermot Kennedy
- Myles Smith
- CMAT
Across the weekend, Radio 1 will host performances across multiple stages including the Main Stage, New Music Stage and BBC Introducing Stage, giving festival-goers the chance to see both major international acts and emerging artists discovered through the BBC’s new music platforms.
Demand for tickets is expected to be extremely high, follow our ticket link to find out how to buy yours below.
🎟 Big Weekend Ticket InformationMore stage splits and additional artist announcements are expected in the coming weeks as BBC Radio 1 continues to reveal details for the Sunderland event.
Published on 11 March 2026 by UKFG
