Get ready to crank up the volume, because the lineup for the Radio 1 Big Weekend has just dropped, and it’s packed with big names that will have the entire music scene buzzing! If you’re like me, your heart skipped a beat at the thought of seeing Sam Fender, Lola Young, Myles Smith, and Wet Leg light up the stage. This could be your ticket to catching them live if you missed out on Sam’s sold-out UK tour! And just when you thought it couldn’t get better, Tom Grennan’s been added as the Friday night headliner, joining Biffy Clyro, Barry Can’t Swim, and The Wombats on a lineup that’s nothing short of spectacular. Set against the stunning backdrop of Liverpool’s Sefton Park from May 23 to 25, the excitement is palpable. So, are you ready to grab your tickets? Let’s dive into the details! LEARN MORE.
The Radio 1 Big Weekend lineup has been announced and some of the biggest names in music are set to take to the stage.
Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Sam Fender, Lola Young, Myles Smith, and Wet Leg will headline the huge event – excellent news if you missed out on tickets for Fender’s upcoming UK tour.
Now, it has been announced that Tom Grennan will headline on the Friday night too, with Biffy Clyro, Barry Can’t Swim, and The Wombats also topping the bill.
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Kicking off across 23 to 25 May at Liverpool’s Sefton Park, it’s set to be one of the most anticipated events in the music calendar.
So, where can you get your hands on tickets, and how much will they cost? Scroll down to find out everything you need to know now.
Radio 1 Big Weekend tickets go on general sale at 5pm via Ticketmaster on Thursday, March 13. It has been confirmed that there will be 34,500 general admission tickets and 1,500 VIP tickets up for grabs.
To be able to queue for tickets, you must have a Ticketmaster account with a valid phone number attached.
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Tickets will be divided into three pots:
Pot one: If you’re based in Liverpool, you’re in luck, as 50% of general admission tickets will be reserved for Liverpool City Council residents.
Pot two: In addition to this, 40% of tickets will be reserved for residents in the surrounding Liverpool City Region, that’s the likes of St Helens, Sefton, and the Wirral. Tickets will be held for seven days and any unsold tickets will then go on offer for any UK fans. To claim tickets, you must enter the postcode of your home address at the time of purchase.
Pot three: The remaining 10% of tickets will be available for anyone in the UK to purchase. Any unsold tickets from pots one and two will be added when the seven-day deadline is up.
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Radio 1 Big Weekend tickets will cost £33 (plus a £4.50 booking fee per ticket). Meanwhile, VIP tickets will set you back £95 (plus £5.70 booking fee per ticket).
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Visit Ticketmaster now to buy tickets.