Sam Fender announced as first headliner with Myles Smith, Wet Leg, Blossoms and Lola Young also set to perform

Where is Radio 1’s Big Weekend taking place? BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 will be held in Liverpool, home of bands such as The Beatles, The Las

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025 is set to take place in Liverpool in May, with an incredible line-up of music stars set to descend on the city over the course of the weekend. The announcement was made live on Radio 1 this morning, with music fans excited to find out the first five artists on the line-up.

Sam Fender will be headlining Radio 1's Big Weekend this year, it has been announced. Myles Smith, Wet Leg, Blossoms and Lola Young are also on the bill in Liverpool, the chosen city for the three-day event. Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Greg James told listeners the festival would take place at Sefton Park from Friday 23 May - Sunday 25 May.