The full line-up for Radio 2 in the Park has been unveiled, featuring a host of music legends performing in Stirling, Scotland. The event will take place at City Park from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September, with iconic singer Chaka Khan headlining Saturday night and renowned rock band Simple Minds closing the festival on Sunday in their only UK performance of the year.
Pre-Party and Headliners
A pre-party on Friday night will feature DJ sets from Radio 2 presenters including Sara Cox, DJ Spoony, Gary Davies, Michelle Visage, and Rylan. Chaka Khan expressed her excitement: 'Stirling is such a magical place. I just love the charm and spirit of the Gateway to the Highlands. Can't wait to share the songs, the love, and make some beautiful memories together.'
Simple Minds' Jim Kerr commented: 'We are delighted, really delighted. The fact that it's gonna be in Stirling which is not so far from our neck of the woods, and the fact that Simple Minds in Scotland inevitably is always a bit special. It will be Simple Minds' first and only gig in the UK this year. Our set will be very upbeat, we'll want to involve the crowd, and crowds in Scotland are never shy.'
Full Saturday Line-Up
- Chaka Khan
- The Script
- Emeli Sandé
- ABC
- Jack Savoretti
- Lulu
- Texas
Full Sunday Line-Up
- Simple Minds
- Level 42
- James Blunt
- Blue
- Cast
- Appleton
- Deacon Blue
The Script's Danny O'Donoghue shared: 'Can you imagine Superheroes live in Scotland at Stirling Castle? We're going to try and sneak in one or two songs from the new album. We'll be 100% playing Superheroes, The Man Who Can't Be Moved, Breakeven, all the hits.'
Jeff Smith, Head of Music for Radio 2, added: 'It's a real privilege to bring some of the world's biggest artists, including many of Scotland's greatest, to the historic city of Stirling. You'll hear many of these stars' iconic songs performed live against the backdrop of this incredible setting. The range of musical genres represented is a testament to the breadth and diversity of music played on Radio 2 – there is truly something for everybody!'
Ticket Information
Tickets for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday go on sale on Wednesday June 10th at 8:30am. Friday pre-party tickets are £40 plus booking fee, while Saturday and Sunday tickets are priced from £84 plus booking fee.
