Exeter hosts Radio 1's 'Big Weekend'

The 5th 'Big Weekend' comes to Exeter Credit: BBC Radio 1

Exeter will host this year's 'Radio 1's Big Weekend' - with the majority of the free tickets going to people living in the city and the surrounding areas.

The two day music festival is held in a different UK city every year and is the largest free ticketed festival in Europe.

Thousands of music fans will be able to enjoy the event at Powderham Castle.

World famous band Coldplay will be coming home to play the festival.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin was born less than 500 yards from the venue Credit: PA Images
Previous host's include Bangor in North Wales Credit: PA Images

Ellie Goulding, Chase and Status, Bring Me the Horizon and Craig David are also among the line-up with more names to be added.

Ellie Goulding is also amongst the line up Credit: PA Images

The event will be produced in partnership with Exeter City and Teignbridge District Councils.

Ticketing details will be revealed on Radio 1 on 21st March.