Post by Stirling Council

🤩 📢 BBC Radio 2 in the Park 2026 is heading to City Park in Stirling, Scotland from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September and, as announced on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show this morning, Chaka Khan will headline Saturday night and Simple Minds will headline Sunday night, which will be their only UK performance this year. Radio 2 in the Park, the station’s annual flagship live music festival, is a three-day music event featuring performances from some of the world’s biggest musicians alongside DJ sets on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday from the station’s much-loved presenters. Chaka Khan said: “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.” Jim Kerr from Simple Minds said: “Well we are delighted, we're 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 you know, Simple Minds in Scotland inevitably is always a bit special, so all of that combined with the fact that it'll be Simple Minds' first and only gig in the UK this year and you know it's gonna kick off a whole loud momentum for us so we're already really looking forward to it. "Our set will be very upbeat, we'll want to involve the crowd, and obviously, crowds in the UK, crowds in Scotland are never shy when you ask them and Simple Minds live, well I'm pretty confident in saying we'll have the place jumping up and down.” The line-up is: Saturday 12 September Chaka Khan, The Script, Emeli Sandé, ABC, Jack Savoretti, Lulu, Texas Sunday 13 September Simple Minds, Level 42, James Blunt, Blue, Cast, Appletonm, Deacon Blue Jeff Smith, Head of Music for Radio 2, said: “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 for this year’s Radio 2 in the Park. 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!” Stirling Council Leader, Cllr Susan McGill said: “We are thrilled that Stirling will host this outstanding line-up of world-class artists for the first-ever Radio 2 in the Park in Scotland. It’s going to be an unforgettable experience for everyone coming along to City Park Stirling, with incredible live music set to the stunning backdrop of Stirling Castle, as well as the opportunity to enjoy everything our beautiful city and the wider Stirlingshire area has to offer. Get September 11-13 in your diary and we’ll see you here!" Tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday go on sale on Wednesday 10 June, at 8.30am at https://lnkd.in/epEsujsW (along with full terms and conditions). Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWqN49mn