By Molly Moss

Published: Tuesday, 16 November 2021 at 12:00 am


There’s good news for live music fans — Radio 1’s Big Weekend is back.

After going virtual for the past two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, Big Weekend is returning to the field again for 2022.

Coventry is the first area set to host the huge event after the two-year break, with rapper Pa Selieu revealing he is “more than proud” of his home city.

“It’s a city full of so much vast culture. It will be sick, Coventry will appreciate it,” he told Newsbeat (viaBBC). “For me, Coventry’s exciting.”

But when is BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend set to descend on Coventry and how can viewers watch it from home? Read on for everything you need to know.

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend dates

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend will take place across three days (27th-29th May 2022) at the War Memorial Park.

BBC Radio 1 has shared its excitement on Twitter, posting that it ‘cannot wait’ for the Big Weekend.

“Weekend is back and we’re heading to Coventry!” it said.

“Get ready for three days of live music from 27th – 29th May 2022 in War Memorial Park. We can’t wait to kick off festival season again.”

✨ Big Weekend is back and we’re heading to Coventry! ✨

Get ready for three days of live music from 27th – 29th May 2022 in War Memorial Park. We can’t wait to kick off festival season irl again ???? pic.twitter.com/0KAIfAIWkg

— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) November 16, 2021