BBC Radio 1 - Radio 1’s Big Weekend, 2026

Smiles and sunshine as Niall Horan kicks off Sunday

Niall takes to the stage to huge cheers as he gets the final day of Big Weekend under way.

A quick look at some of Saturday's best moments from Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026.

William Gao and sister Olivia get the New Music Stage crowd off their feet in Sunderland.

I'm not crying, you are! The Doncaster star treats fans to a One Direction anthem.

The London singer chats to Radio 1's Rickie and Melvin about getting up close to fans.

Niall and Myles show off their true bromance in the Sunderland sunshine.

There's no surprise that the girl group are BRIT winners with vocals like this.

The US singer talks about a big night out in Sunderland, with an impromptu pub singalong.

A quick look at some of Sunday's best moments from Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026.

Olivia reveals her childhood pop heroes to Greg James, including a band with the X Factor.