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Radio 1's Essential MixEpisodes

  1. Today21:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance
    On air

    Octo Octa

    Octo Octa takes over the Essential Mx with two hours of house, breaks and rave.

  2. Monday00:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Danny L Harle

    Danny L Harle makes his Essential Mix debut.

  3. Thursday00:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Denis Sulta

    Denis Sulta returns with a brand new Essential Mix!

  4. Next Saturday00:00
    BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1 Dance

    21/03/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

  5. Next Saturday21:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Rebekah

    Birmingham-born Rebekah dials up the BPMs on this uncompromising Essential Mix!

  6. Mon 23 Mar 202600:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Carl Cox at [UNVRS]Dance Awards: Essential Mix of the Year

    Radio 1's Essential Mix of 2025 from Carl Cox, performing a rare vinyl set in Ibiza.

  7. Thu 26 Mar 202600:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Marsolo

    Rising Dutch house music star Marsolo makes his debut.

  8. Sat 28 Mar 202600:00
    BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1 Dance

    28/03/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

  9. Sat 28 Mar 202621:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    21/03/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

  10. Mon 30 Mar 202600:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Lou Nour

    Lou Nour (FKA Sicaria) makes her Essential Mix debut.

  11. Thu 2 Apr 202600:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Danny L Harle

    Danny L Harle makes his Essential Mix debut.

  12. Sat 4 Apr 202600:00
    BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1 Dance

    04/04/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

  13. Sat 11 Apr 202600:00
    BBC Radio 1

    11/04/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.