How to watch BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend on TV and set times

Didn't get tickets to Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool? Find out how you can watch everything on TV and the schedule. <i>(Image: BBC Public Service/Sarah Jeynes / Jamie Simonds)</i>
Didn't get tickets to Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool? Find out how you can watch everything on TV and the schedule. (Image: BBC Public Service/Sarah Jeynes / Jamie Simonds)
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This weekend, dozens of mega music stars will be heading to Liverpool for the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend.

The annual event sees some of the biggest names in music head to a destination in the UK to wow crowds of thousands, with this year's chosen venue is Sefton Park in Liverpool.

Previous years have seen Taylor Swift in Swansea, Sabrina Carpenter in Luton and Harry Styles in Coventry.

2025 will see names including Mumford & Sons, Tate McRae, HAIM, Sam Fender, Blossoms, Biffy Clyro, Tom Grennan and more perform in Sefton Park.

Although tickets went on sale a while ago, many have now sold out, however, you can still watch all the action from the comfort of your own home.

How to watch BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Liverpool on TV

The BBC has confirmed that viewers with a TV license will be able to watch the Big Weekend on TV.

Sharing on the FAQ for the event, the BBC writes: "There will be non-stop Big Weekend coverage across the weekend on BBC Radio 1, BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.

"Performances and highlights will be available to watch/listen live and in full on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds and at bbc.co.uk/bigweekend for 30 days.

"You can also find highlights on the Radio 1 YouTube channel."

BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Liverpool set times

If there are certain acts you don't want to miss, take a look at all the set times for each day of the event for the main stage.

You can see the full list of set times for all stages via the BBC here.

Radio 1 Big Weekend Friday set times

  • Workout anthems with Rickie & Melvin - 15:00-16:00 BST
  • The Wombats - 16:00-16:35
  • Radio 1 anthems with Nat & Nicky - 16.35-17:00
  • Natasha Bedingfield - 17:00-17:30
  • Pop anthems with Dean McCullough - 17:30-18:05
  • James Hype - 18:05-18:45
  • Party anthems with Sam & Danni - 18.45-19:20
  • Biffy Clyro - 19:20-20.05
  • Dance anthems with Charlie Hedges - 20:05- 20:45
  • Tom Grennan - 20:45-21:45

Radio 1 Big Weekend Saturday set times

  • Radio 1 anthems with Nat & Vicky - 12.30-13:30
  • Tom Odell - 13:30-14:10
  • Workout anthems with Maia Beth - 14:10-14:55
  • Sugababes - 14:55-15:35
  • Pop anthems with Dean McCullough - 15:35-16:20
  • Myles Smuth - 16:20-17:00
  • Dance anthems with Charlie Hedges - 17:00-17:45
  • Blossoms - 17:45-18:25
  • Party anthems with Sam & Danni - 18:25-19:10
  • Wolf Alice - 19:10-19:55
  • Soundsystem party with Jeremiah Asiamah - 19:55-20:45
  • Sam Fender - 20:45-21:45

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Radio 1 Big Weekend Sunday set times

  • Pop anthems with Matt & Mollie - 12:30-13:30
  • Tate McRae - 13:30-14:15
  • Radio 1 anthems with James Cusack - 14:15-15:00
  • Lola Young - 15:00-15:35
  • Pop anthems with Dean McCullough - 15:35-16:20
  • Jorja Smith - 16:20-17:00
  • Soundsystem party with Jeremiah Asiamah - 17:00-17:45
  • Wet Leg - 17:45-18:25
  • Workout anthems with Rickie & Melvin - 18:25-19:10
  • HAIM - 19:10-19:55
  • Rave-up with Arielle Free - 19:55-20:45
  • Mumford & Sons - 20:45-21:45

BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Liverpool will take place in Sefton Park.

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