Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 Heads to Liverpool with Sam Fender as Headliner

The annual music festival will take place in Sefton Park this May, featuring over 100 acts across four stages.

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 is set to take place from May 23 to May 25 at Sefton Park in Liverpool, marking the first time the event will be hosted in the city.
Sam Fender has been announced as one of the headliners, alongside confirmed performances by Blossoms, Wet Leg, Lola Young, and Myles Smith.
The festival will feature approximately 100 artists, spanning global superstars and emerging talent, performing across four stages: Main Stage, New Music Stage, Dance Stage, and BBC Introducing.
Liverpool City Council is collaborating with the BBC to ensure the event is delivered safely, with expectations of significant economic and cultural benefits for the city.
Further details, including additional headliners, the full lineup, and ticketing information, will be announced in the coming months, with live coverage available on BBC platforms.