Chaka Khan and Simple Minds to headline Radio 2 in the Park
The three-day flagship event is set to take place between 11 and 13 September in City Park, Stirling.
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"I can't wait to share the songs, the love and make some beautiful memories together."
— Chaka Khan , Celebrity
"It's going to be in Stirling which is not so far from our neck of the woods and Simple Minds in Scotland is always special, especially as it will be our first and only gig in the UK this year."
— Jim Kerr , Celebrity
"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."
— Jeff Smith , Executive
"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."
— Chaka Khan , Celebrity
"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."
— Jim Kerr , Celebrity
"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."
— Chaka Khan , Celebrity
"I could not wait to share the songs and make beautiful memories in Stirling."
— Chaka Khan , Celebrity
"We are delighted to be playing in Scotland and said the show would be their first and only UK gig this year."
— Jim Kerr , Celebrity
"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."
— Jim Kerr , Celebrity
"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."
— Chaka Khan , Celebrity
Key People
Blue is a British boy band known for their pop hits in the early 2000s.
Chaka Khan is a multiple Grammy Award-winning singer known for her powerful vocals and hits like 'I'm Every Woman.'
Danny O'Donoghue is the lead singer of the Irish band The Script.
Emeli Sandé is a British singer-songwriter known for her emotive voice and chart-topping hits.
Jack Savoretti is a British-Italian singer-songwriter known for his soulful music.
James Blunt is an English singer-songwriter, famous for his hit 'You're Beautiful'.
Jeff Smith is the head of music for BBC Radio 2.
Jim Kerr is the lead singer of the Scottish rock band Simple Minds, known for their iconic song 'Don't You (Forget About Me).'
Lulu is a Scottish singer known for her hit songs and an enduring music career.
Simple Minds is a Scottish rock band known for their hit songs and significant contributions to the music scene.
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The three-day flagship event is set to take place between 11 and 13 September in City Park, Stirling.
Radio 2 In The Park has revealed its full line-up for a three-day takeover of City Park in Stirling, Scotland, with Chaka Khan set to headline on Saturday night and Simple Minds closing the festival on Sunday night.
Jim Kerr from Simple Minds expressed excitement about performing in Stirling, noting it would be their first and only UK gig this year, promising an upbeat set with crowd involvement.
Chaka Khan and Simple Minds will headline Radio 2 in the Park 2026 in Stirling across the weekend of 11th to 13th September.
Chaka Khan and Simple Minds have been announced as the headline acts for Radio 2 in the Park 2026, taking place at City Park in Stirling, Scotland, from 11 to 13 September.
Music legends Simple Minds and Chaka Khan are confirmed as headliners for BBC Radio 2 In The Park, set to bring a star-studded line-up to Stirling this September. The full line-up for the three-day Scottish festival was unveiled on Tuesday morning.
Radio 2 in the Park 2026 is scheduled for September 2026, with Chaka Khan and Simple Minds as headliners. Tickets are now on sale, priced at £43 for the Friday pre-party and £84 for Saturday/Sunday.
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