Radio 1’s Big Weekend - 2026: Niall Horan + Myles Smith = BFFs!

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

The Irish sensation makes the Sunderland crowd go wild as she meets the adoring front row.

Sunderland basks under a stunning sunset as Olivia Dean sings So Easy (To Fall in Love).

Ezra Collective have the crowd in the palm of their hands during their headline set.

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

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

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.

Flower power! The English singer delivers the Justin Bieber cover we never knew we needed.

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.

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

The English singer-songwriter gives an emotional performance for her fans in Sunderland.

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

Say cheese! The dance music icon turns cameraman during his epic set in Sunderland.

One of the North East's best dance music exports joins Radio 1's Danny Howard on stage.

Brace yourself! The legendary DJ loads up a drop in front of a packed crowd in Sunderland.

The Main Stage's opening act gets into the crowd during Happier.

The American DJ brings the vibes in Sunderland with this absolute banger.

The superstar DJ and singer Poppy Baskcomb thrill the crowd with their club classic.

The Aussie dance powerhouse sets Sunderland alight with special guest Tones and I.

Sunderland shows their support for one of their own during this euphoric set.