Radio 1’s Big Weekend has added Zara Larsson, Louis Tomlinson and Lola Young to its Sunderland lineup

Tickets go on sale 5pm Wednesday 11th March via Ticketmaster.

Zara Larsson, Louis Tomlinson and Lola Young are among the artists set to perform at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 in Sunderland.

The event will take place on Saturday 23rd May, featuring a line-up that also includes Ellie Goulding, James Blake, Skye Newman, Rachel Chinouriri, MUNA, Erin LeCount, Mitski, Florence Road and Wasia Project.

These acts join previously announced headliners Fatboy Slim and Sonny Fodera, who are set to perform on Friday 22nd May. The festival is scheduled to occur at Herrington Country Park, Sunderland, from Friday 22nd May to Sunday 24th May 2026.

The line-up for Saturday 23rd May is as follows:

Radio 1 Main StageCharlie HedgesDean McCulloughEllie GouldingJeremiah AsiamahLola YoungLouis TomlinsonMaia BethMelvin OdoomNat O’LearyNothing But ThievesRickie Haywood-WilliamsSkye NewmanVicky HawkesworthZara Larsson

Radio 1 New Music StageErin LeCountFlorence RoadJames BlakeMitskiMUNARachel ChinouririSarah StoryWasia Project

Tickets for Saturday 23rd May and Sunday 24th May will be available from 5pm on Wednesday 11th March.

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