BBC Radio 2 in the Park Chelmsford: Festival Returns to Hylands Park This September

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June 2, 2025
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BBC Radio 2 in the Park Chelmsford: Festival Returns to Hylands Park This September

BBC Radio 2 has confirmed that its major live music weekend will land in Chelmsford this year, with Hylands Park hosting the three-day event from 5th to 7th September. After recent stints in Preston and Leicester, it’s Essex’s turn to welcome the station’s flagship festival – and the timing, just as summer edges towards autumn, couldn’t be better.

For locals, the choice of Hylands Park feels like a nod to the site’s musical past. The estate was once home to the V Festival and has seen its fair share of big names. This year’s BBC Radio 2 in the Park Chelmsford announcement brings that tradition into 2025, with the full line-up expected to feature some of the most recognisable voices in popular music. Those names will be revealed on air this week, with tickets available from Wednesday morning.

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For those living in and around the city, it’s a chance to see a national event happen close to home – something Chelmsford hasn’t had at this scale in some time. There’s genuine excitement about what it could mean, not just for music fans but also for local businesses, many of whom will benefit from a weekend full of visitors. Accommodation, restaurants, shops – all are likely to see a lift in footfall.

There’s also the wider audience to think about. While thousands will be attending in person, millions more are expected to tune in across the BBC’s platforms. Live coverage across Radio 2, BBC Sounds, and iPlayer will make the festival accessible whether you’re in the crowd or enjoying it from your kitchen.

What helps this event stand apart is the way it blends a sense of occasion with something deeply familiar. It’s the same presenters many listeners tune into daily – now gathering together in one spot, sharing the stage with artists they’ve championed over the years. The fact that BBC Radio 2 in the Park Chelmsford is going ahead in a city like this only strengthens the feeling that this is a festival for everyone, not just the usual headline locations.

There’s a warmth and ease to the way the announcement was made too. Regular listeners will have heard Essex’s own Ellie Taylor and Rylan Clark reveal the news live from Hylands House, their enthusiasm cutting through the airwaves. It all felt very grounded – as if they were letting the rest of the country in on a local secret.

Tickets for BBC Radio 2 in the Park Chelmsford go on sale at 8:30am on Wednesday 5th June and can be booked through the official BBC ticketing page via Ticketmaster. A portion of tickets has been set aside specifically for Essex residents, so locals will be asked to enter their postcode during purchase. With demand expected to be high, especially once the full line-up is announced, it’s worth logging into your Ticketmaster account in advance to save time. And even if you miss out, the whole weekend will be easy to follow live – perfect for a late summer get-together, radio on, weather permitting.

For more updates on BBC Radio 2 in the Park Chelmsford and further insights, visit EyeOnLondon. We’d love to hear your views in the comments below.