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 looking forward to Zara Larsson. Photo: Raoul Dixon / North News

Big smiles. Photo: Raoul Dixon / North News

Thanks to Vicki for sending us this photo of her and her daughter at Big Weekend. Photo: Vicki Hutchinson

Enjoying Big Weekend. Photo: Sandra Cook Hawthorne

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