Our Festival in a Day returns on 9 September 2012 with some of the UK’s most popular artists and Radio 2’s best loved presenters.
Find out who's performing and how to get tickets
Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park 2011
Our Festival in a Day returns on 9 September 2012 with some of the UK’s most popular artists and Radio 2’s best loved presenters.
Find out who's performing and how to get tickets
Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park 2011
Radio 2 New Comedy Award 2012
Applications 25 May - 30 June 2012 | Heats August - October 2012
The BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award is a nationwide search to find the best in new stand-up comedy talent. This year's Award will launch in May.
Radio 2 In Concert: Keane
Recording 7 May 2012 | On-air 17 May 2012
Keane perform classic hits and songs from their new album 'Strangeland' at the BBC Radio Theatre.
2DAY
10 May 2012
A special day featuring a 12-hour on-air celebration of everything the UK's favourite radio station has to offer.
Big Band Special: Fever – The Music Of Peggy Lee
25 May 2012
The BBC Big Band and singer Georgina Jackson peform at the Town Hall, Birmingham as they celebrate the musical legacy of Peggy Lee with an evening of her greatest hits.
The Diamond Jubilee Concert
4 June 2012
Radio 2 will be broadcasting the star-studded Diamond Jubilee Concert from the front of Buckingham Palace. The line-up includes Shirley Bassey, Alfie Boe, JLS, Elton John, Annie Lennox, Madness, Paul McCartney, Cliff Richard and Ed Sheeran.
Friday Night Is Music Night
Various dates
Keep an eye on the BBC Tickets website for details of free tickets to see the Friday Night Is Music Night concerts featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and guest artists.
BBC Proms In The Park 2012
On-air: Saturday 8 September
A host of internationally acclaimed musical stars, including Kylie Minogue, Il Divo and Alfie Boe, perform in London's Hyde Park to celebrate the Last Night of the Proms.
Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park
On-air: Sunday 9 September
Radio 2 presented a festival in a day celebrating the best of the station's music with live performances from artists including Jessie J, Status Quo, Paloma Faith and Mick Hucknall.
Radio 2 Young Choristers of the Year 2012
On-air Sunday 4th November 2012 | Entries close Sunday 31 July 2012
Radio 2 is searching for two outstanding young choristers to affirm and encourage the contribution young people make to choirs and music groups in places of worship across the United Kingdom.
Radio 2 In Concert: Paul Weller
On-air: Thursday 5 April 2012
Paul Weller performs classic hits and songs from his new album 'Sonik Kicks' at the BBC Radio Theatre.
Easter Glory
On-air Sunday 8 April
Diane-Louise Jordan presents a feast of Easter music, hymns, readings and poetry from Lincoln Cathedral.
The Laurence Olivier Awards 2012
15 April 2011
Radio 2 brings you extensive coverage of the biggest event in the theatrical calendar including the Audience Award for the most popular West End show as voted for by Radio 2 listeners.
Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012
8 February 2012
Mike Harding and Julie Fowlis present the annual Radio 2 Folk Awards ceremony, live from The Lowry in Salford. The Folk Awards celebrates the very best in folk, roots and acoustic music from the past twelve months.
Backstage at the BRIT Awards 2012
21 February 2012
Jo Whiley speaks to winners and nominees backstage at the BRITs.
Radio 2 Young Brass Awards 2012
On-air 22 February 2100
The recipeients of this years awards perform at at the Royal Northern College of Music’s Festival of Brass.
Weekend Wogan Christmas Concert
Recording 5 December 2011 | On air 18 December 2011
Sir Terry Wogan hosts a special Christmas concert from London's Union Chapel featuring Mick Hucknall, Katie Melua, Matt Cardle and more performing alongside the London Community Gospel Choir.
Coldplay
Recording 6 December 2011 | On air 15 December 2011
Coldplay play a rare intimate show for Radio 2 In Concert featuring new material and classic hits from throughout their career.
Michael Bublé
Recording 7 December 2011 | On air 22 December 2011
Michael Bublé performs an exclusive seasonal show for Radio 2 In Concert featuring classic tracks and songs from his new album 'Christmas'.
Noel Gallagher
3 November 2011
Noel Gallagher performs an exclusive show for Radio 2 In Concert featuring Oasis favourites and songs from his new album 'Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds'.
James Morrison
10 November 2011
James Morrison performs an exclusive show for Radio 2 In Concert featuring classic hits and songs from his new album 'The Awakening'.
BBC Children In Need
13 - 18 November 2011
Radio 2's annual fundraising for the BBC's Children In Need appeal included the Radio 2 Music Marathon plus the Weekend Wogan and Chris Evans Auctions.
Glen Campbell
17 November 2011
Glen Campbell performs an exclusive show for Radio 2 In Concert at the BBC Radio Theatre in London, featuring songs from his final studio album 'Ghost On the Canvas' as well as some of his best-loved songs.
Will Young
Recording: Monday 28 November 2011 | On Air: Thursday 1 December 2011
Will Young performs an exclusive show for Radio 2 In Concert at the BBC Radio Theatre in London, featuring songs from his latest album 'Echoes' together with his greatest hits.
Lady Antebellum
On-Air: 13 October 2011
Lady Antebellum perform an exclusive show for Radio 2 In Concert at the BBC Radio Theatre in London, featuring songs from their new album 'Own The Night' as well as popular hits from their multi-platinum selling earlier albums.
Peter Gabriel
On-Air: 20 October 2011
Peter Gabriel performs exclusively with the BBC Concert Orchestra for Radio 2 In Concert at the Mermaid Theatre in London, featuring songs from his new album 'New Blood' as well as classic hits from throughout his career.
Elbow
Live to air: 27 October 2011
Elbow perform an exclusive homecoming show for Radio 2 In Concert from Manchester Cathedral, featuring songs from their Mercury Prize-nominated album 'Build A Rocket Boys!' as well as classic hits from throughout their career.
Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park
On-air: Sunday 11 September
Radio 2 presented a festival in a day celebrating the best of the station's music with live performances from artists including Will Young, Jools Holland and his band, Sandie Shaw and Ruby Turner.
Radio 2 In Concert: Laura Marling
On-air: Thursday 22 September 2011
Laura Marling performs songs from her new album 'A Creature I Don't Know' as well as material from her two earlier Mercury Prize nominated albums.
Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2012
The application process has now closed
Radio 2's annual search for young soloists, duos and groups who perform folk, roots or acoustic music.
BBC Proms In The Park 2011
On-air: Saturday 10 September
A host of internationally acclaimed musical stars, including Katherine Jenkins, Russell Watson and Josh Groban, accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra, perform in London's Hyde Park to celebrate the Last Night of the Proms.
Radio 2 In Concert: Status Quo
11 August 2011
Status Quo performed their classic hits plus songs from their new album in an exclusive concert at the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
Radio 2 In Concert: Beverley Knight
14 July 2011
Beverley Knight performed her classic hits plus songs from her new album in an exclusive concert at the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
2DAY
22 June 2011
A special day featuring a 12-hour on-air celebration of everything the UK's favourite radio station has to offer.
Radio 2 In Concert: Fleet Foxes
9 June 2011
Fleet Foxes performed exclusively for Radio 2 at the BBC Radio Theatre in London, featuring classic hits and songs from their new album 'Helplessness Blues'.
Radio 2 In Concert: The Feeling
2 June 2011
The Feeling gave an exclusive performance for Radio 2 at The Mermaid in London, featuring classic hits and songs from their new album 'Together We Were Made'.
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