BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend festival kicks off with dance in Sunderland

May 22, 2026, 2:01 AM30

(Update: May 22, 2026, 11:29 PM)

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BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend festival kicks off with dance in Sunderland

This year's BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend festival is taking place in Sunderland, attracting an expected 100,000 fans over three days.
The festival features a dance-themed first day with prominent DJs and live performances aimed to energize the crowd.
The event highlights the unifying power of music, with a strong emphasis on dance as a shared experience for festival attendees.

Fatboy Slim

British musician, DJ and record producer

Radio 1

radio station

Sunderland

city in Tyne and Wear, North East England

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