Radio 2 in the Park Chelmsford unveils broadcast Schedule

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28 Aug

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Radio 2 in the Park is set to return to Hylands Park in Chelmsford, running from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September. Here's the BBC Radio 2 broadcast schedule for the weekend...

Radio 2 in the Park is set to return to Hylands Park in Chelmsford for three unforgettable days of live music from some of the world’s most iconic artists, running from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September. Fans can look forward to a weekend packed with chart-topping hits, live performances, and exclusive backstage coverage.

BBC Radio 2 in the Park 2025 to land in Chelmsford

Saturday 6 September Highlights

The Saturday line-up promises a mix of legendary and contemporary acts:

Headliner: Bryan Adams
Belinda Carlisle
Ronan Keating
Jessie J
Kid Creole & The Coconuts
Marti Pellow
Ella Henderson
Stereophonics

https://youtu.be/IjwV4KzFWIA

Sunday 7 September Highlights

Sunday’s stage features a stellar roster of artists, including:

Headliner: Def Leppard
Olly Murs
Anastacia
Soul II Soul
Suede
Louise
David Gray
Sophie Ellis-Bextor

https://youtu.be/FTM6VNIvZa8

Radio 2’s Broadcast Schedule

The weekend kicks off Friday 5th September with a DJ Stage Warm Up show from 7pm to 9pm, hosted by Vernon Kay. Listeners can expect an energetic mix from Radio 2 DJs including Scott Mills, Rylan, Michelle Visage, Spoony, Trevor Nelson, and Vernon Kay, alongside dancefloor favourites handpicked by Sara Cox, Dermot O’Leary, Tony Blackburn, and more.

Saturday Schedule:

10am–1pm: Romesh Ranganathan and Sara Cox bring a three-hour live show from Hylands Park.
1pm–1:30pm: Stereophonics take the main stage.
1:30pm–4pm: Michelle Visage and Vernon Kay offer backstage coverage.
4pm–7pm: Scott Mills hosts live coverage.
7pm–8:39pm: Jo Whiley and Jeremy Vine warm up the crowd ahead of Bryan Adams’ 90-minute headline set.
10pm–Midnight: OJ Borg hosts the afterparty.

Sunday Schedule:

11am: Michelle Visage and Paddy McGuinness kick things off ahead of Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
12:30pm–1pm: Sophie Ellis-Bextor performs her live set.
1pm–2pm: Paddy and Michelle return for more coverage.
Afternoon: Rylan and Scott Mills provide updates throughout the day.
5pm–7pm: Trevor Nelson and Sara Cox take over with extended coverage.
7pm–8:15pm: DJ Spoony and Jo Whiley warm up the audience ahead of Def Leppard’s headline performance.
9:45pm onwards: OJ Borg wraps up the weekend with another lively afterparty.