The Hackney Weekend is free, though at the time of writing all the tickets have been snapped up.

BBC: A massive UK music fest in Hackney

These events, held in a different UK location, usually have a 50, 000 capacity, but this has been doubled for the Hackney Weekend this year.

BBC: A massive UK music fest in Hackney

Our program in east London has already seen 100, 000 people enjoy artists such as Rhianna, Jay-Z, Jessie J and many more as part of the free BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend.

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