Olivia Dean to Headline Final Day of Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026

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Olivia Dean will headline the final day of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend when it heads to Sunderland this year.

The pop star will close out the Sunday along with former One Direction star Niall Horan and American singer Kehlani.

Singers Zara Larsson, Louis Tomlinson and Lola Young are set to take to the main stage on the Saturday, while DJs Fatboy Slim and Sonny Fodera will kick off the festival on the dance-focused first day.

The annual music festival will take place in the city’s Herrington Country Park from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May.