Large-scale music event coming to Plymouth this summer
1 Big Summer will take place on the August bank holiday weekend
Plymouth has secured a huge three-day music event this summer.
1 Big Summer, will take place on Plymouth Hoe on the August bank holiday weekend 27-29 August 2021.
Friday 27 August will see Ibiza Classics 2021, featuring a full live 26-piece orchestra and a soundtrack that will transport listeners through three decades of iconic white isle classics. The orchestra night will also feature a huge headline DJ set and several support acts direct from the shores of Ibiza, all to be announced in the coming weeks.
On Saturday 28 August, the '1 Big Summer' day festival and main event follows suit with one of the biggest events ever held on the Hoe. Featuring an array of UK chart topping acts and entertainment throughout the day, it's 'the party we've all been waiting for'.
Sunday 29 August is one for the whole family. 'The Great British Sausage and Cider Festival' will offer an unprecedented array of craft cider, sausage flavours, street food and entertainment, including stage games, and competitions throughout the day. Not only that, there will also be some remarkable special guests in the shape of some of the UK's best known arena and festival bands, alongside a fantastic line up of local talent.
Councillor Pete Smith, Deputy Leader of Plymouth City Council, said:
"We're delighted that the 1 Big Summer team have chosen Plymouth Hoe as their venue for what will be an amazing three days of live music and entertainment.
"It'll be an important part of our post-Covid bounce back, bringing great economic benefit to the city by encouraging more visitors and supporting local businesses. We all need a party after the past year, and this is just the ticket!"