Thousands of music fans enjoy day two of Radio 1’s Big Weekend

By Madeleine Raine

Published 24th May 2026, 09:59 GMT

Updated 24th May 2026, 14:35 GMT

Radio 1’s Big Weekend continued on Saturday, May 23, as the sun shone and temperatures soared.

Huge acts took to the stage, including Lola Young, Louis Tomlinson and headline act Zara Larsson.

Hands up if you're having fun at Herrington Country Park. Photo: Raoul Dixon / North News

Did somebody say Big Weekend? Photo: Raoul Dixon / North News

Herrington Country Park welcomed around 100,000 visitors at the weekend. Photo: Raoul Dixon / North News

Dancing the night away. Photo: Raoul Dixon / North News

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