Olivia Dean: Radio 1's Big Weekend(2026)

Having already achieved the chart double in 2025, star of the moment Olivia Dean has enjoyed an incredible start to the year. She swept the Brit Awards with four wins, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, alongside a Grammy win and a number one single with Sam Fender. And if that wasn’t enough, the record-breaking artist is now set to tick off another major milestone at Radio 1’s Big Weekend as she headlines the festival for the very first time. Closing the weekend at Sunderland’s Herrington Country Park, Olivia takes to the Main Stage with her soulful storytelling and summer-ready sound for an unforgettable finale packed with fan favourites, warmth and joy.