How to watch 'Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026' online – stream the epic music festival for FREE
Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 will take place in Sunderland over the late May bank holiday. The festival features performances from major artists like Fatboy Slim, Zara Larsson, and Olivia Dean. Viewers can watch the event for free on BBC iPlayer in the U.K. and through a VPN from abroad.
- ▪The festival runs from May 22 to May 24, 2026.
- ▪Fatboy Slim, Zara Larsson, and Olivia Dean are among the performers.
- ▪The event will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC Two, with highlights available on BBC iPlayer.
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Entertainment Streaming How to watch 'Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026' online – stream the epic music festival for FREE News By Jakob Barnes published 22 May 2026 Some of music's biggest stars descend on Sunderland, but you don't have to leave your house When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: BBC) Jump to: Watch from anywhere Watch in the U.K. Watch in the U.S. Watch in Australia All you need to know Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter "Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026" will this year come from Sunderland, as BBC Radio 1 again assembles some of the most exciting stars in the world for a weekend…
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