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Radio 1’s Big Weekend has added Olivia Dean, Niall Horan and Kehlani to its Sunderland takeover

Tickets go on sale 5pm, Wednesday 11th March.

Radio 1’s Big Weekend has added Olivia Dean, Niall Horan and Kehlani to its Sunderland takeover

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Olivia Dean, Niall Horan, and Kehlani are joining the line-up for Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Sunderland from 22nd to 24th May 2026.
The Main Stage will also feature Dermot Kennedy, CMAT, and Myles Smith on Sunday 24th May.
The New Music Stage will host acts like Alessi Rose, Ezra Collective, and Jorja Smith, among others.
Tickets go on sale at 5pm on Wednesday 11th March.

Olivia Dean, Niall Horan and Kehlani have been confirmed as part of the line-up for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026.

The event is scheduled to take place in Sunderland at Herrington Country Park, from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2026.

On Sunday 24th May, the Radio 1 Main Stage will feature artists such as Dermot Kennedy, CMAT and Myles Smith, alongside Olivia Dean, Niall Horan and Kehlani.

Meanwhile, the Radio 1 New Music Stage will host acts including Alessi Rose, Ezra Collective, FLO, Holly Humberstone, Jorja Smith (Party Set), Maisie Peters and Odeal.

Tickets for the event will be available from 5pm on Wednesday 11th March.

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