Superstar Sam Fender will be headlining Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025, which is set to take place in Liverpool from Friday 23 May to Sunday 25 May, according to Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Greg James. The announcement also included news that Myles Smith, Wet Leg, Blossoms, and Lola Young (following her recent debut UK #1 with ‘Messy’ as announced on Radio 1’s Official Chart last Friday) were among the first acts scheduled to perform at the festival.
The weekend will feature around 100 acts performing across four stages: Radio 1 Main Stage, Radio 1 New Music Stage, Radio 1 Dance and BBC Introducing, ranging from established global artists to new and emerging artists. Expecting a turnout of over 100,000, this event promises to be an incredible experience for fans of all ages and music genres.
The festival brings together some of the biggest UK and international acts, from Taylor Swift in Norwich to Miley Cyrus in Middlesbrough, Stormzy in Exeter, Lana Del Rey in Hull, Ed Sheeran in Coventry, Bruno Mars in Derry/Londonderry, The 1975 in Dundee, and Sabrina Carpenter in Luton. Music fans across the country are given the opportunity to see their favourite global superstars performing on their doorsteps. The event is significant as it provides a boost to the local economy and showcases the best of the area.
Liverpool City Council is working closely with the BBC to ensure Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 is a safe and secure environment for everyone attending the event. The celebrated festival has already generated £7 million for the host city of Luton. Radio 1 and Liverpool City Council have pledged to work together to make this the most environmentally sustainable outdoor live music event ever produced in the city, as per the BBC’s Sustainability programme and Liverpool’s status as the first UN Accelerator City for climate action.
Further details about headliners, full line-up and ticketing will be announced on Radio 1 in the coming months. BBC Radio 1 will broadcast live from the festival site through the weekend, and performances and tracks will be available live and on demand across Radio 1’s iPlayer channel and BBC Sounds. For more information about Liverpool, please visit the Visit Liverpool website
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