Radio 1’s Big Weekend is back. And this time, it’s in Liverpool. Previously hosting the likes of Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Stormzy, for 2025, the BBC radio station’s big flagship festival is being headlined by Tom Grennan, Sam Fender and Mumford and Sons, with other performances from Haim, Confidence Man, JADE, Lola Young, Wolf Alice and many, many more.
As the name suggests, it’s going to be a big’un. From every single performer to last minute tickets, here’s all the information you need if you’re heading to Radio 1’ Big Weekend this week.
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When and where is Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025?
This year’s Radio 1 Big Weekend is happening in Liverpool’s Sefton Park from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25.
What are the timings?
On Friday, gates will open at 2pm. On Saturday and Sunday, they’ll open at 11am. Each day is scheduled to end at 10pm.
Full lineup and set times
Friday
Radio 1 Main Stage
- 3pm-4pm: Workout anthems with Rickie & Melvin
- 4pm-4.35pm: The Wombats
- 4.35pm-5pm: Radio 1 anthems with Nat & Nicky
- 5pm-5.30pm: Natasha Bedingfield
- 5.30pm-6.05pm: Pop anthems with Dean McCullough
- 6.05pm-6.45pm: James Hype
- 6.45pm-7.20pm: Party anthems with Sam & Danni
- 7.20pm-8.05pm: Biffy Clyro
- 8.05pm-8.45pm: Dance anthems with Charlie Hedges
- 8.45pm-9.45pm: Tom Grennan
Radio 1 New Music Stage
- 4.05pm-4.45pm: D.O.D.
- 4.45pm-5.30pm: Barry Can't Swim
- 5.30pm-6pm: Jazzy
- 6pm-6.45pm: Prospa
- 6.45pm-7.20pm: Katy B
- 7.20pm-8pm: Nia Archives
- 8.15pm-9pm: Confidence Man
Radio 1 Dance Stage
- 3pm-4pm: Shelly
- 4pm-5pm: Charlie Hedges
- 5pm-6pm: Martha
- 6pm-6.45pm: Paige Tomlinson
- 6.45pm-7.30pm: Girls Don't Sync
- 7.30pm-8.15pm: FISH56OCTAGON
- 8.15pm-9pm: Kettama
BBC Introducing Stage
- 2.20pm-3pm: Miles Temp
- 3pm-3.30pm: Leonie Biney
- 4pm-4.30pm: Jayahadadream
- 5pm-5.30pm: Esme Emerson
- 6pm-6.30pm: Billy Khan
- 7pm-7.30pm: Tonia
- 8pm-8.40pm: Crawlers
Saturday
- 12.30pm–1.30pm: Radio 1 Anthems with Nat & Vicky
- 1.30pm–2.10pm: Tom Odell
- 2.10pm–2.55pm: Workout Anthems with Maia Beth
- 2.55pm–3.35pm: Sugababes
- 3.35pm–4.20pm: Pop Anthems with Dean McCullough
- 4.20pm–5.00pm: Myles Smith
- 5.00pm–5.45pm: Dance Anthems with Charlie Hedges
- 5.45pm–6.25pm: Blossoms
- 6.25pm–7.10pm: Party Anthems with Sam & Danni
- 7.10pm–7.55pm: Wolf Alice
- 7.55pm–8.45pm: Soundsystem Party with Jeremiah Asiamah
- 8.45pm–9.45pm: Sam Fender
Radio 1 New Music Stage
- 1.15pm–2.00pm: Special Guest
- 2.40pm–3.20pm: Good Neighbours
- 4.00pm–4.35pm: Artemas
- 5.15pm–5.50pm: Jordan Adetunji
- 6.30pm–7.15pm: Inhaler
- 7.15pm–8.00pm: Jack Saunders DJ Set
- 8.00pm–9.00pm: Aitch B2B AJ Tracey
Radio 1 Dance Stage
- 2.15pm–3.00pm: Charlotte Plank
- 3.00pm–4.00pm: Arielle Free
- 4.00pm–5.00pm: Danny Howard
- 5.00pm–6.00pm: Sarah Story
- 6.00pm–7.00pm: Phoebe I-H
- 7.00pm–8.00pm: Connor Coates
BBC Introducing Stage
- 11.30am–12.00pm: KOJ
- 12.30pm–1.00pm: Liang Lawrence
- 1.30pm–2.00pm: Erin Lecount
- 2.30pm–3.00pm: Jetta
- 3.30pm–4.00pm: Mackenzy Mackay
- 4.30pm–5.00pm: Sienna Spiro
- 5.30pm–6.00pm: Superlate
- 6.30pm–7.00pm: Luvcat
- 7.30pm–8.00pm: Secret Set
Sunday
Radio 1 Main Stage
- 12.30pm–1.30pm: Pop Anthems with Matt & Mollie
- 1.30pm–2.15pm: Tate McRae
- 2.15pm–3.00pm: Radio 1 Anthems with James Cusack
- 3.00pm–3.35pm: Lola Young
- 3.35pm–4.20pm: Pop Anthems with Dean McCullough
- 4.20pm–5.00pm: Jorja Smith
- 5.00pm–5.45pm: Soundsystem Party with Jeremiah Asiamah
- 5.45pm–6.25pm: Wet Leg
- 6.25pm–7.10pm: Workout Anthems with Rickie & Melvin
- 7.10pm–7.55pm: HAIM
- 7.55pm–8.45pm: Rave-up with Arielle Free
- 8.45pm–9.45pm: Mumford & Sons
Radio 1 New Music Stage
- 1.45pm–2.15pm: South Arcade
- 2.55pm–3.25pm: Hard Life
- 4.15pm–4.50pm: Joy Crookes
- 5.30pm–6.05pm: FLO
- 6.45pm–7.30pm: Self Esteem
- 7.30pm–8.15pm: Maia Beth DJ Set
- 8.15pm–9.00pm: JADE
Radio 1 Dance Stage
- 12.30pm–2.00pm: Boo
- 2.00pm–3.00pm: Essel
- 3.00pm–4.00pm: Sarah Story
- 4.00pm–5.00pm: Martha
- 5.00pm–6.00pm: Charlie Tee
- 6.00pm–7.00pm: Phoebe I-H
- 7.00pm–8.00pm: Jeremiah Asiamah
BBC Introducing Stage
- 11.30am–12.00pm: PAISLEIGHB
- 12.30pm–1.00pm: Keyside
- 1.30pm–2.00pm: Dirty Nice
- 3.30pm–4.00pm: Fat Dog
- 4.30pm–5.00pm: AIMEI
- 5.30pm–6.00pm: Courting
- 6.30pm–7.00pm: Le Boom
- 7.30pm–8.00pm: Pixey
Can I still buy tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025?
Saturday and Sunday are both sold out but we can confirm that there are still some tickets up for grabs for Friday, starting from £37.50. Find tickets on Ticketmaster here.
How to get to Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool
Buses are operating from Charlotte Street / Elliot Street in the city centre to Croxteth Drive at the event site. It’ll run every 30 minutes and cost £2 each way.
Here’s when the bus will run:
- Friday May 23, 12pm-5pm, returning at 11.30pm.
- Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25, 9am to 1pm, returning at 11.30pm.
Banned items
According to the BBC, here’s a full list of banned items.
- Drugs, including so called legal highs
- Drones
- Professional photography equipment
- Animals other than registered assistance dogs
- Alcohol (unless purchased on site)
- Selfie Sticks
- Chairs (except for registered access customers and those approved for accessible viewing areas)
- Golf / large umbrellas (1 metre or more)
- Flags
- Knives
- Fireworks
- Smoke canisters
- Sky or Chinese lanterns
- Gas canisters (including aerosols over 250ml and nitrous oxide / CO2 Dispensers)
- Megaphones
- Air horns
- Sound systems
- Spray cans
- Balloons
- Flares
- Weapons
- Dangerous or hazardous items
- Laser devices
- Glass (including perfume and aftershave)
- Cans
- Poles
- Blow torches
- Unauthorised items for trading, including any goods using unauthorised event logos
- Any article that might be used as a weapon and / or compromise public safety including unofficial tabards / high-viz.
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