Bryan Adams, Def Leppard Headline Radio 2 In The Park 2025

The BBC Radio 2 in the Park festival is scheduled for September 5-7, 2025, at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, England, featuring headliners Bryan Adams and Def Leppard. Bryan Adams will perform on September 6, marking his first appearance in Chelmsford, and expressed excitement about playing in a new location and participating in the event alongside promoting his upcoming album, Roll With The Punches. Def Leppard will close the festival on September 7, with the band also expressing enthusiasm about headlining the weekend. The festival lineup includes other notable artists such as Belinda Carlisle, Jessie J, Stereophonics, Soul II Soul, David Gray, Ronan Keating, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, and more. Tickets went on sale starting June 4, with various pricing options available. The event will also feature a Friday night DJ party and will see several Radio 2 presenters relocating to Chelmsford for the weekend.