Bryan Adams and Def Leppard to Lead BBC Radio 2 in the Park Line-up in Chelmsford

The BBC Radio 2 in the Park music festival will take place at Hylands Park in Chelmsford from 5 to 7 September 2025, featuring an impressive line-up of internationally renowned artists. Headliners include Bryan Adams and Def Leppard, both performing in Chelmsford for the first time. Adams, famous for hits like ‘Summer of ’69’ and ‘Everything I Do’, expressed enthusiasm about performing for a new audience. Def Leppard, with over 110 million albums sold worldwide, also highlighted their excitement to join the event alongside Adams.

The Saturday line-up includes artists such as Belinda Carlisle, Ronan Keating, Jessie J, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Marti Pellow, Ella Henderson, and Stereophonics, who just celebrated their ninth UK number one album. Sunday will feature Suede, Anastacia, Soul II Soul, Louise, David Gray, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Each artist shared their anticipation and personal connection to performing for Radio 2 and the live festival atmosphere. The event promises a wide variety of genres and decades of musical talent, expected to attract tens of thousands of music fans. The festival marks a significant musical gathering in Essex, highlighting both nostalgia and new performances.