Big weekend ticket detail anyone attending festival must know

IT'S IMPORTANT THAT ALL TICKETHOLDERS ARE AWARE OF THIS CONDITION OF THEIR TICKETS BEFORE ENTERING THE SITE 06:00, 22 May 2025 Radio 1's Big Weekend will arrive in Liverpool for

the first time ever this bank holiday weekend. The music festival will take over Sefton Park from Friday, May 23 until Sunday, May 25. Over the three days, around 100 acts will take to the

stage, from the biggest artists in the world to exciting new and emerging artists, performing across four stages. Acts taking to the Radio 1 Main Stage on Friday include The Wombats, Natasha

Bedingfield, James Hype, Biffy Clyro and Tom Grennan. ‌Tickets for the Saturday and Sunday of the festival are completely sold out - but tickets are still available for the Friday of the

event. The BBC website has a lengthy FAQ section that can help answer many of the questions festivalgoers may have about the logistics of the event. A crucial detail that every ticketholder

should know is that they can not re-enter the site once they have left the venue on any day of the event. The BBC website says: "There is NO RE-ADMISSION. Once you have left the venue,

you will not be able to return. Last entry for all days will be 20:45." Article continues below Merseyside Police has issued a warning ahead of thousands of people descending on the

city for the festival. The force is gearing up to help welcome a host of music fans to Sefton Park for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend. More crowds are expected to gather elsewhere in the region

to enjoy the bank holiday weekend, including along the strand for Liverpool FC’s victory parade and on the waterfront to welcome the Cunard Queen Anne ship. ‌With such large numbers expected

to get involved in the atmosphere, Merseyside Police said it has been working with partners including the BBC, Liverpool City Council, and MerseyTravel to ensure everything “goes smoothly

and visitors have a safe and memorable time”. Chief Inspector Iain Wyke said: “The city has hosted many major concerts and events in recent years and visitors to the city have always been

given a warm welcome and been able to enjoy the lively and vibrant atmosphere. "We are expecting up to 40,000 people to attend Sefton Park each day, but I want visitors and residents to

feel reassured that a robust policing operation has been put in place to ensure everyone can enjoy the event as well as the nightlife and attractions the city has to offer during the Bank

Holiday weekend. “There will be a visible police presence in the Sefton Park area to reassure the local community and for officers to assist residents and visitors alike. “These patrols

include Project Servator officers in uniform and plain-clothes who are specially trained to spot tell-tale signs that someone may be gathering information to help them plan or prepare to

commit a crime. Project Servator deployments will appear at any time in and around the Sefton Park area, but the public should not be alarmed by this.” Alongside this, another measure being

put in place is sniffer dogs at the festival site - including Molly who throughout the weekend will be searching the perimeter for illegal drugs. Chief Inspector Iain Wyke added: “Officers

will be encouraging residents and ticketholders to help us make this a safe and enjoyable event by being our extra eyes and ears and to report anything suspicious to us. “We are anticipating

high volumes of people travelling to Sefton Park each day and for the safety of everyone we would ask that if you don’t have a ticket not to turn up. “There will be no designated car

parking available at Sefton Park and public transport is expected to be very busy so please plan your journey, give yourself plenty of time and regularly check timetables. “We appreciate

that this will be the first time that a lot of people will be visiting our city and so we want people to make sure their visit is memorable for all the right reasons. “Therefore, we ask that

people take steps to protect their own safety by not leaving their property, including bags and mobile phones, unattended and always keep valuables close. Article continues below “Most of

all, we want people to have fun and look out for each other, but we are linked in with the event organisers and security staff to help us identify crimes if they do happen. “We encourage

everyone – residents, visitors, and staff – to remain vigilant and report anything that they see that doesn’t feel right. You have a vital role to play in keeping our community safe. You’re

never wasting our time, and no click or call will be ignored, so trust your instincts.”