Sam Fender announced as first headliner with Myles Smith, Wet Leg, Blossoms and Lola Young also set to perform

Where is Radio 1’s Big Weekend taking place? BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 will be held in Liverpool, home of bands such as The Beatles, The Las

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025 is set to take place in Liverpool in May, with an incredible line-up of music stars set to descend on the city over the course of the weekend. The announcement was made live on Radio 1 this morning, with music fans excited to find out the first five artists on the line-up.

Sam Fender is set to headline BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend. The 30-year-old star will be the headline act at the annual music festival, which is be held in Sefton Park, Liverpool, between May 23 and 25.

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Sam Fender will headline BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025 which will be held in Liverpool from Friday, May 23 until Sunday, May 25. The music festival takes places each year in a different location across the UK, with a superstar line-up curated by the radio station.