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Olivia Dean to headline final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026

Olivia Dean to headline final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026

Summary

Olivia Dean will headline the final day of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland at Herrington Country Park in May 2026. The three-day music festival will feature approximately 100 acts, including Niall Horan, Kehlani, and Zara Larsson. Tickets are available for purchase, with local residents given early access.

Key Facts

  • Olivia Dean will headline BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland on the last day of the event.
  • The festival runs from May 22 to May 24, 2026, at Herrington Country Park.
  • Other performers include Niall Horan, Kehlani, Zara Larsson, and Louis Tomlinson among others.
  • Fatboy Slim and Sonny Fodera will perform on the first day of the festival.
  • The event will have around 100 acts over three days.
  • Tickets for the event are priced at £44.50 per day, with VIP tickets available for £106.00.
  • Local residents have priority in buying tickets for Saturday and Sunday.
  • Last year's event, held in Liverpool, attracted about 100,000 attendees.

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