BBC Radio 2 in the Park 2025: Chelmsford Location Revealed
- Hylands Park, near Chelmsford, Essex, will be the site of this year's Radio 2 in the Park festival.
- The announcement was made on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show.
- Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, called it the "biggest party of the year." Stephen Robinson, leader of the Chelmsford City Council, sees it as a "fantastic prospect"...
Chelmsford, Essex, is set to host BBC Radio 2 in the Park 2025, a major music festival taking place September 5-7 in Hylands Park. This exciting news was revealed on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, marking a meaningful event for the city and its surrounding areas. Be prepared for world-class music acts with the lineup declaration coming Tuesday, and tickets on sale Wednesday. Local officials anticipate a considerable economic and tourism boost stemming from the event. BBC Radio 2 in the Park, a highly anticipated festival, promises an unforgettable experience for music lovers across the UK. For more details on this and other vital news, check out updates from News directory 3. Discover what’s next as the anticipation builds!
Chelmsford to Host radio 2 in the Park Music Festival
Updated June 2, 2025
Hylands Park, near Chelmsford, Essex, will be the site of this year’s Radio 2 in the Park festival. The event, a flagship live music event, is scheduled for Sept. 5-7.
The announcement was made on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show. The artist lineup will be revealed Tuesday on the same show,with tickets going on sale Wednesday.
Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, called it the “biggest party of the year.” Stephen Robinson, leader of the Chelmsford City Council, sees it as a “fantastic prospect” for the city.
Ellie Taylor, a Radio 2 presenter and comedian from Essex, joined Rylan Clark, also from essex, live from Hylands House to reveal the location.
Thomas said the station has booked “some of the world’s most loved artists” for the event. She added, “We can’t wait to bring our family of Radio 2 presenters to Essex.”
robinson noted Hylands House’s history of hosting music festivals, including V Festival, Creamfields South, and Country Calling.
Robinson said BBC Radio 2 in the Park is a “fantastic opportunity for Chelmsford,” predicting it will boost the local economy and the city’s reputation as an events destination. He added, “We’re looking forward to welcoming world-famous music acts and thousands of radio 2 fans from across the UK to our brilliant city this summer, for this unrivaled three-day festivity of music.”
The festival has recently taken place in Preston,Lancashire,and Leicester.
What’s next
The full lineup of artists performing at Radio 2 in the Park will be announced Tuesday. ticket information will be released Wednesday.