Radio 1 Big Weekend Tickets: How to buy them today and everything you need to know!
Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool tickets go on sale today and here's everything you need to know...
Tickets for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool go on sale TODAY at 5pm, and we’ve got everything you need to know about how and when to buy them. This is the page you need to be on at 5pm today!
We can also breakdown the complicated postcode information for you! But basically, 90% of the tickets will be allocated to people who live nearby, and the remaining 10% will go to anyone else applying from the rest of the UK.
The three day festival takes place at Sefton Park in Liverpool on Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May, 2025.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool: Ticket Information explained.
The booking process will be managed by Ticketmaster, the only official ticketing agent for Radio 1’s Big Weekend.
When will tickets for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend be available?
Tickets for this event will be available from Thursday 13th March at 17:00.
How much are tickets for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend?
34,500 General Admission tickets will be available each day, priced at £33.00 (+£4.50 booking fee per ticket) per day.
1,500 VIP tickets will be available each day, priced at £95.00 (+£5.70 booking fee per ticket) per day.
You may purchase a maximum of two tickets for a single day, but not for multiple days. This restriction is in place to ensure as many people as possible have a fair chance to buy tickets. Refunds will only be considered if the event is cancelled or postponed.
What does the VIP ticket include?
VIP ticket holders will benefit from a dedicated entrance and exclusive access to the VIP area, which includes a bar with drink options, a DJ playing hit tracks, gourmet food vendors, and premium restroom facilities. You’ll also receive a souvenir Radio 1 Big Weekend lanyard upon entry.
To purchase a VIP ticket, you must be aged 18 or over. Anyone under 18 will not be permitted into the VIP area.
For further details, please refer to the VIP Tickets page.
Age Restrictions
For General Admission tickets, those aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over at all times. If you are under 18, please ensure you have permission from your parent or guardian to attend. Children aged 2 or under do not require a ticket but must be under the care of an adult aged 18 or over.
To purchase a VIP ticket, you must be aged 18 or over, and anyone under 18 will not be allowed into the VIP area. ID checks will be conducted for all VIP and General Admission ticket holders upon entry. Accepted forms of ID include: a valid passport, a valid photocard driving licence, or a valid photographic identity card with the National Proof Of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) hologram.
We enforce a Challenge 25 policy, so all ticket holders may be asked for ID to verify their age when purchasing alcohol.
Anyone who violates the rules and regulations governing the ticket purchase process may have their tickets cancelled without notice.
Opening Times
Opening times for all days will be confirmed in due course.
Events will finish no later than 22:00 on all days.
How are tickets allocated?
General Admission Tickets will be divided into three ‘pots’:
Pot 1: 50% of General Admission tickets will initially be reserved for Liverpool City Council residents. These tickets will be reserved for seven days after release. After that, any unsold tickets will be offered for general sale.
Pot 2: 40% of General Admission tickets will be reserved for residents from the surrounding Liverpool City Region (Sefton, Halton, Wirral, Knowsley, St. Helens). These tickets will be reserved for seven days after release, after which any unsold tickets will be available for general sale.
Pot 3: The remaining 10% of General Admission tickets will be available for anyone in the UK to purchase.
To secure tickets from Pots 1 and 2, you will need to enter your home postcode at the time of purchase. Anyone who violates the ticket purchasing rules and regulations may have their tickets cancelled without notice.
VIP tickets are unreserved and are only available to those aged 18 and over.
Ticket Restrictions
You may purchase a maximum of two tickets for a single day, but not for multiple days.
Please note that any transactions detected as bot purchases, or actions such as creating duplicate accounts to purchase more than the ticket limit, will result in the cancellation of your tickets.
Please also read the Terms & Conditions for ticketing for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.
What if you are unable to attend?
If you are unable to attend, you may be able to sell your tickets at face value through Ticketmaster’s Fan to Fan resale function during the resale window. Fan to Fan resales will open once all tickets have sold out and will close at midday on Friday 16th May 2025. With these exceptions, tickets may not be sold, traded, or offered for sale.
Are there VIP tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend In Liverpool? Yes there are!
£95.00 (+ £5.70 booking fee per ticket) per day
VIP ticket holders for this event will benefit from a dedicated entrance and exclusive access to our VIP area. This area includes a bar, a DJ playing hits, gourmet food vendors, and premium restroom facilities. Plus, you will receive a souvenir Radio 1 Big Weekend lanyard upon entry.
To purchase a VIP ticket you must be aged 18 or over, anyone under the age of 18 will not be permitted into the VIP area. ID checks will be in operation for all VIP and General Admission ticket holders at the point of entry. The following forms of ID accepted: a valid passport; valid Photocard Driving Licence; or a valid photographic identity card bearing the National Proof Of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) hologram.
VIP tickets for Radio 1 Big Weekend will be available to purchase on Thursday 13th March at 17:00, from the event Tickets Page.
Please Note:
- Food and dinks are not included but will be available to purchase in the main arena and VIP area.
- 1,500 tickets available per day.
- One lanyard programme per ticketholder.
When you purchase a ticket you are agreeing to the event Terms and Conditions, so please take some time to read these before proceeding.
Customers requiring accessible facilities at the event should first purchase a ticket. If you are unable attend the event without the support from an Essential Companion, you can apply for a complimentary Essential Companion ticket.
Do not buy a ticket for your Essential Companion, as this will not be refunded if they are approved.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool: Confirmed lineup
FRIDAY
Main Stage
Biffy Clyro
James Hype
Tom Grennan
The Wombats
Radio 1 Anthems with Dean McCullough
Radio 1 Anthems with Nat & Vicky
Radio 1 Anthems with Rickie & Melvin
Radio 1 Anthems with Sam & Danni
New Music Stage
Barry Can't Swim
Confidence Man
D.O.D
Jazzy
Katy B
Nia Archives
Prospa
Radio 1 Dance Stage
Charlie Hedges
Fish56Octagon
Girls Don't Sync
Kettama
Martha
Paige Tomlinson
BBC Introducing Stage
Crawlers
Esme Emerson
JayaHadADream
Leonie Biney
Tonia
SATURDAY
Saturday Main Stage
Blossoms
Myles Smith
Sam Fender
Tom Odell
Wolf Alice
Radio 1 Anthems with Charlie Hedges
Radio 1 Anthems with Dean McCullough
Radio 1 Anthems with Jeremiah Asiamah
Radio 1 Anthems with Sam & Danni
Radio 1 Anthems with Maia Beth
Saturday New Music Stage
Aitch B2B AJ Tracey
Artemas
Good Neighbours
Inhaler
Jordan Adetunji
Radio 1 Dance Stage
Arielle Free
Charlotte Plank
Connor Coates
Danny Howard
Sarah Story
BBC Introducing Stage
Erin LeCount
Jetta
KOJ
Liang Lawrence
LUVCAT
Mackenzy Mackay
Sienna Spiro
Superlate
SUNDAY
Main Stage
Jorja Smith
Lola Young
Mumford & Sons
Tate McRae
Wet Leg
Radio 1 Anthems with Arielle Free
Radio 1 Anthems with Dean McCullough
Radio 1 Anthems with James Cusack
Radio 1 Anthems with Matt & Mollie
Radio 1 Anthems with Rickie & Melvin
New Music Stage
FLO
JADE
Joy Crookes
Self Esteem
South Arcade
Radio 1 Dance
ESSEL
Martha
BBC Introducing Stage
aimei 媚
Courting
Dirty Nice
Fat Dog
Keyside
Le Boom
PaisleighB
Pixey
If you don’t manage to get tickets today, don’t worry, you can enjoy the festival on BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.
