Where to watch BBC Radio 2 in the Park 2025 highlights

BBC Two has announced details of its coverage of this year’s BBC Radio 2 in the Park, bringing festival moments from Hylands Park in Chelmsford to living rooms across the UK.

The coverage begins on Saturday 6 September with a 50-minute highlights programme presented by Scott Mills and Zoe Ball, showcasing some of the biggest performances from Day One. Viewers can expect sets from Stereophonics, Ella Henderson, Marti Pellow, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Jessie J, Belinda Carlisle and Ronan Keating.

Later that evening, from 10pm, Bryan Adams takes centre stage with his headline performance. The Canadian rock icon delivers a career-spanning set, mixing classic hits with material from his latest record Roll with the Punches. The show runs until 11.15pm.

The following night, Sunday 7 September, the festival continues on BBC Two. From 10pm to 10.50pm, Scott Mills returns alongside Sara Cox to introduce highlights from Day Two, including appearances by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Olly Murs, Anastacia, Soul II Soul, Suede, Louise and David Gray.

At 10pm, the spotlight turns to rock legends Def Leppard, who headline the closing night in what is their only UK show of the year. With over 110 million albums sold worldwide and a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the band – Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Rick Savage, Vivian Campbell and Rick Allen – deliver a set packed with anthems that have defined their career.

Alongside the BBC Two broadcasts, fans will also be able to catch up on the festival and enjoy extended performances via BBC iPlayer.