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

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 Stage
Charlie Hedges
Dean McCullough
Ellie Goulding
Jeremiah Asiamah
Lola Young
Louis Tomlinson
Maia Beth
Melvin Odoom
Nat O’Leary
Nothing But Thieves
Rickie Haywood-Williams
Skye Newman
Vicky Hawkesworth
Zara Larsson

Radio 1 New Music Stage
Erin LeCount
Florence Road
James Blake
Mitski
MUNA
Rachel Chinouriri
Sarah Story
Wasia Project

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