BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool is just a couple of months away and more big names have just been added to the bill just days before tickets are set to drop.
The three-day festival, which is heading to Sefton Park from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25, has just added Aitch, AJ Tracey, Inhaler and Wolf Alice to the star-studded line-up. They join BRIT winner Sam Fender, who will headline the Main Stage, with Myles Smith and Blossoms also playing.
Also on the bill are Tom Grennan, Biffy Clyro, Nia Archives, Confidence Man and Barry Can’t Swim. It’s gearing up to be a major event on this year’s festival circuit and we’ve got the low down on everything you need to know.
The lineup: who’s playing?
The festival has already announced a mix of chart-topping headliners, indie darlings, and rising stars. Here’s everyone that’s been announced so far…
Friday 23 May
- Main Stage: Biffy Clyro, James Hype, The Wombats, Tom Grennan
- New Music Stage: Barry Can’t Swim, Confidence Man, D.O.D, Jazzy, Katy B, Nia Archives, Prospa
Saturday 24 May
- Main Stage: Blossoms, Myles Smith, Sam Fender (headliner), Tom Odell, Wolf Alice
- New Music Stage: Aitch b2b AJ Tracey, Artemas, Good Neighbours, Inhaler, Jordan Adetunji
Sunday 25 May
The lineup for Sunday is still under wraps, but fans can expect another round of big-name acts. Tune into Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James on Wednesday, March 12 at 8am for the full reveal. More artists are set to be announced in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on Radio 1’s official channels for updates.
How to get tickets
Tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 will go on sale at 5pm on Thursday 13 March via Ticketmaster, the only official ticketing agent for the event. Given the festival’s popularity, tickets are expected to sell out fast. Past events have seen tickets snapped up within minutes, so be ready when they drop.
Although the event used to be free, tickets now cost £33 plus a £4.50 booking fee per ticket. There is a geographic weighting too, with 50% of tickets reserved for Liverpool residents. 40% are for those living in surrounding areas and just 10% are available for the rest of the UK.
Big Weekend 2025 is unmissable
Sefton Park, one of Liverpool’s most iconic green spaces, will host the festival. Known for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant atmosphere, the park is the perfect setting for a weekend of live music.
This marks the first time Radio 1’s Big Weekend has been held in Liverpool since 2014, and the city is ready to welcome over 100,000 music fans for what promises to be a major event.
There are multiple Stages, including the Main Stage and the New Music Stage, meaning there is usually something for everyone, whether you’re into rock, pop, hip-hop, or electronic music.
If you can’t make it in person (or miss out on tickets) the BBC has you covered. It will be broadcast on BBC Radio 1, BBC iPlayer, and BBC Sounds. Past headliners have included Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, and Chase and Status.
