Festival season is just around the corner and Radio 1’s Big Weekend has announced the line-up for Saturday and Sunday. The festival brings together some of the UK’s biggest artists alongside a stream of international acts in a three-day music extravaganza.
Who’s performing at Radio 1’s Big Weekend?
Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi has been confirmed to perform at the event, alongside The 1975, Niall Horan, Raye, Arlo Parks and Anne-Marie.
The first acts shared their feelings about playing at one of the UK’s biggest musical events.
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Radio 1’s Big Weekend is coming to Dundee from 26 – 28 May 2023!
The first acts set to perform are:
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“I’m very excited to be playing in Dundee for Big Weekend, I never managed to get tickets last time so I’m very excited to be able to come along and enjoy it as well as playing,” Capaldi said.
The 1975 said: “We are looking forward to seeing everyone in Dundee for our first outdoor show of the year.”
“I can’t wait to kick off festival season at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2023 in Dundee. See you all there,” Horan said.
Arlo Parks added: “Can’t wait to be at this year’s Big Weekend! What a joy to perform for you guys in Scotlandddd.”
Who is performing on Saturday?
The main stage acts are:
- ArrDee
- Jess Glynne
- Joel Corry
- Jonas Brothers
- Mimi Webb
- The 1975
- Thirty Seconds To Mars
- Tom Grennan
The second stage, named the Radio 1 Future Sounds stage, was announced by Clara Amfo on Radio 1 Breakfast:
- FLO
- Headie One
- Pale Waves
- piri
- Romy
- Rudimental
- Self Esteem
- The Snuts
The BBC Introducing stage line-up is:
- Akemi Fox
- ARXX
- Bemz
- Caity Baser
- Chowerman
- Sliime
- Tom A Smith
- Venbee
Who is performing on Sunday?
The main stage acts are:
- Lewis Capaldi
- Anne-Marie
- Niall Horan
The BBC Introducing stage line-up is:
- Aby Coulibay
- Brooke Combe
- Gretel Hanlyn
- Katie Gregson-MacLeod
- Michael Aldag
- Piers James
- Rose Gray
When and where is Radio 1’s Big Weekend?
The three-day festival will be taking place over May 26-May 28. It will be held at Camperdown Park in Dundee. This year, the BBC is working closely with Dundee City Council to stage the festival.
“We were gutted not to come to Dundee due to the pandemic so it’s massively exciting to finally fulfil our promise this year,” Radio 1 Breakfast show host James said. “I was on holiday close to Dundee in the summer and decided I wanted to move there, so doing Big Weekend nearby is just the first part of my cunning plan to get out of London. I’m glad Radio 1 have fallen for it.”
“This is an incredible opportunity for Dundee and we are looking forward to hosting such an exciting event at Camperdown Park after the disappointment of 2020’s cancellation,” added Dundee City Council leader John Alexander.
How to get tickets to the Big Weekend
Tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend often sell out in minutes. They will go on sale on Friday March 24. There are 15,000 tickets available to purchase for Friday, May 26 and 35,000 tickets available to purchase, per day for Saturday May 27 and Sunday May 28.
Friday tickets will cost £18.00 (+£2.50 booking fee per ticket). Refunds will be considered only if the event is cancelled or postponed. Visitors can only purchase a maximum of two tickets per person.
Saturday and Sunday tickets will cost £29.00 (+£4.50 booking fee per ticket). Refunds will be considered only if the event is cancelled or postponed. You can purchase a maximum of only two tickets per person for either Saturday or Sunday.
This restriction is in place to give as many people as possible a fair chance to buy tickets.
