Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling, Scotland, unveils a star-studded three‑day lineup for September 12–13, led by Chaka Khan on Saturday and Simple Minds on Sunday for their sole UK appearance this year.

The festival opens with a Friday night DJ Pre-Party featuring Sara Cox, DJ Spoony, Gary Davies, Michelle Visage, and Rylan.

Practical details include age restrictions (everyone must have a ticket; under-18s must be accompanied) and accessibility arrangements coordinated with the Nimbus Access Card, with applications opening on June 17.

The article includes promotional context and provides direct links to ticket purchasing and Radio 2 coverage.

FAQ notes: tickets are sold through the BBC portal and partners, attendees should register for alerts due to high demand, full lineup and stage times will come later in the summer, the event is accessible to international visitors via UK transport, and highlights and full sets will be available on BBC Sounds and YouTube.

30% of general admission tickets are reserved for Stirlingshire residents, who must provide their full postcode at purchase; remaining resident tickets will release to UK postcodes starting June 17.

Radio 2’s reach and notable presenters underscore the event’s prominence and reach, with context on past and present Radio 2 in the Park events and related BBC music events.

Historical context shows the festival’s growth and regional significance, including audience data and ties to other BBC music events.

VIP tickets offer a dedicated entrance, a garden with a covered bar, artisan food vendors, luxury bathrooms, and accessible seating with companion tickets.

BBC emphasizes a strategy of featuring legacy acts to appeal to its older Radio 2 audience while keeping cross‑generational appeal amid a crowded festival landscape.

The festival aims for high production value with hit‑heavy sets, positioning it as a radio‑sponsored event with broad nostalgic appeal.

Stirling’s City Park previously hosted Stirling Summer Sessions in 2024 (Tom Jones, Young Fathers, Shania Twain); 2025’s was cancelled, highlighting a return of major acts this year.