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Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 Announced for Sunderland
The festival will feature around 100 acts and boost Sunderland's economy by millions, while supporting local youth and creative industries, organizers said.
- Festival organisers confirmed on November 18, 2025, that Big Weekend 2026 will be held at Herrington Country Park, Sunderland from May 22 to May 24, 2026.
- Sunderland City Council worked with the North East Combined Authority to bring the event, which organisers say will provide a multi-million-pound boost and opportunities for local young people and businesses.
- Around 100 acts will perform across the three-day festival, and around 80,000 music fans are expected to attend BBC Radio 1's flagship live event.
- The BBC will broadcast coverage live with highlights on iPlayer and BBC Sounds, offering national exposure for local artists and audiences.
- It is the first Big Weekend in the North East since 2019, and past editions have generated nearly �7m, supporting a longer-term reputation boost for Sunderland.
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