The one place you can buy Radio 1 Big Weekend tickets as tickets finally go on sale
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.
Where to buy Radio 1 Big Weekend tickets 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.
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.
How much are Radio 1 Big Weekend tickets?
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).
Radio 1 Big Weekend Friday lineup (May 23):
Radio 1 Main Stage:
- Biffy Clyro
- James Hype
- The Wombats
- Tom Grennan
Radio 1 New Music Stage:
- Barry Can’t Swim
- Confidence Man
- D.O.D
- Jazzy
- Katy B
- Nia Archives
- Prospa
Radio 1 Big Weekend Saturday lineup (May 24):
Radio 1 Main Stage:
- Blossoms
- Myles Smith
- Sam Fender
- Tom Odell
- Wolf Alice
Radio 1 New Music Stage:
- Aitch b2b AJ Tracey
- Artemas
- Good Neighbours
- Inhaler
- Jordan Adetunji
Topics: Music
Danielle Fowler