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How to catch all of the action of Big Weekend UK 2020

Don't miss a moment of Radio 1’s first virtual festival

Listen on the radio

You'll be able to follow all the action live on Radio 1 and 1Xtra. Big Weekend kicks off on Radio 1 at 7pm on Friday night with huge tunes from the biggest names in electronic music on the Dance Stage. From 11am on Saturday morning join the Radio 1 and 1Xtra family as they recreate that festival feeling with brand new Big Weekend performances along side classic performances from Big Weekend's gone by.

Find everything on Sounds

±«Óãtv Sounds will be bringing you a huge collection of full sets from the festival, as well as archive headline performances. Miss something on the radio or want to listen to an extended performance from your favourite artist? This is your go-place!

Watch sets on iPlayer

Across the weekend, we'll have video highlights from some of the festival's biggest stars on iPlayer, including Sam Smith, Blossoms, Niall Horan, Rita Ora and more from the Radio 1 Stage; Ms Banks, Koffee and Mahalia from the 1Xtra Stage; and Disclosure and Armand Van Helden from the Dance Stage. You'll also be able to catch classic performances from the likes of Jay-Z, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Foo Fighters and more.

See highlights on YouTube

will be hosting some of the biggest tracks from the course of the weekend. Hit that subscribe button and you won't miss a thing!

Get involved on socials

Big Weekend UK 2020 may be a virtual festival, but we're sure you'll be recreating that festival feeling from the comfort of your home. Get involved with Radio 1 on and to let us know how you're celebrating - it's also the place for you to get the full backstage access!

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