Programming, tickets, prices and dates of the Big Weekend of Radio 1

The headliners for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend have been revealed, and include Niall Horan, The 1975, Lewis Capaldi and RAYE.

Camperdown Park in Dundee, Scotland will play host to Radio 1’s premier live music event with over 80,000 music fans expected to attend the three-day festival, over the bank holiday weekend at the end of May.

Find out everything you need to know about the star-studded lineup, ticket prices and how to get tickets.

On Radio 1’s Breakfast Show this morning, Greg James revealed that Lewis Capaldi, The 1975, Raye, Niall Horan, Anne-Marie and Arlo Parks are the first acts to perform at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2023, which will take held in Dundee from 26 to 28 May.

Radio 1’s Big Weekend kicks off the UK festival season by bringing some of the biggest UK and international acts to cities that might not otherwise host such a large-scale event, lighting up the local area and providing a great boost to the local economy.

Tickets are always in high demand, and the festival sells out in a matter of minutes each year.

Radio 1’s Big Weekend was originally scheduled to go to Dundee in 2020, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic it was unable to go ahead.

Performance: Camperdown Park in Dundee, Scotland will play host to Radio 1’s flagship live music event with over 80,000 music fans expected to attend the three-day festival, over the bank holiday weekend of late May (Matty Healy of The 1975, who headlines this year)

This year the BBC is working closely with Dundee City Council to host Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2023.

Lewis Capaldi said of the news: “I’m really excited to be playing Dundee for the Big Weekend, I never managed to get tickets last time so I’m really excited to be able to come and enjoy it as well as play.” ‘

The 1975 added: “We look forward to seeing you all in Dundee for our first outdoor show of the year!”

Niall Horan similarly said: “I can’t wait to kick off the festival season at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2023 in Dundee.” See you there!

Arlo Parks said: ‘I can’t wait to be at this year’s Big Weekend! What a joy to perform for you in Scotlandddd’

Headliner: On Radio 1’s breakfast show this morning, Greg James revealed that Lewis Capaldi, The 1975, Raye (pictured left), Niall Horan, Anne-Marie (right) and Arlo Parks are the first acts to will perform on Radio 1. Big Weekend 2023 to be held in Dundee from 26 to 28 May

Excited: Arlo Parks said of his performance later this year: ‘I can’t wait to be at the Big Weekend this year! What a joy to perform for you in Scotlandddd’

Greg James, presenter of Radio 1 Breakfast Show, says: “We were heartbroken not to come to Dundee due to the pandemic, so it’s hugely exciting to finally deliver on our promise this year.”

“I was on holiday near Dundee in the summer and decided I wanted to move there, so having a big weekend nearby is just the first part of my clever plan to get out of London. I am glad that Radio 1 has fallen into the trap.

Aled Haydn Jones, Director of Radio 1, says: ‘Radio 1’s Big Weekend always features the biggest and most popular artists from around the world and what better place to bring them than Dundee!

“We’ve got some brilliant ideas for this year’s event and some special guests we’re bringing to celebrate with us!”

Scotsman: Lewis Capaldi said of the news: ‘I’m really excited to be playing in Dundee for the Big Weekend, I never managed to get tickets last time so I’m really excited to be able to come and enjoy it as well as playing’

John Alexander, Leader of Dundee City Council, says: “This is an incredible opportunity for Dundee and we look forward to hosting such an exciting event at Camperdown Park after the disappointment of 2020’s cancellation.”

‘Radio 1’s Big Weekend will showcase Dundee not only to the tens of thousands of people who attend, but also to the millions who will watch and hear on the BBC. We expect a big economic boost for the area as the event has meant millions of pounds to previous host venues.”

More information about Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2023, including the full line-up and ticketing details, will be announced on Radio 1 in the coming months.

BBC Radio 1 will broadcast live from the festival site throughout the weekend, with performances and tracks available live and on demand via Radio 1’s iPlayer channel and BBC Sounds.

Fans: BBC Radio 1 will broadcast live from the festival site throughout the weekend, with performances and tracks available live and on demand on Radio 1’s iPlayer channel and BBC Sounds.