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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.

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Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park 2011

Latest Events

May 2012

  • Radio 2 New Comedy Award 2012 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.

    Find out how to apply
  • Keane 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 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.

    Find out more
  • Peggy Lee 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.

June 2012

  • HM Queen Elizabeth II 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.

  • violin 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.

September 2012

  • BBC Proms In The Park 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.

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  • Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 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.

    Get ticket information

October 2012

  • Young Choristers of the Year 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.

Past Events

April 2012

  • Paul Weller 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.

  • Diane Louise Jordan Easter Glory

    On-air Sunday 8 April
    Diane-Louise Jordan presents a feast of Easter music, hymns, readings and poetry from Lincoln Cathedral.

  • Laurence Olivier 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.

February 2012

December 2011

  • Weekend Wogan 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 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 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'.

November 2011

  • Noel Gallagher 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 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'.

  • Pudsey 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 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 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.

October 2011

  • Lady Antebellum 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 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.

  • Glen Campbell 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.

September 2011

  • Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 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.

  • Laura Marling 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.

  • 2011 Young Folk Award winners - Moore, Moss, Rutter 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 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.

August 2011

  • Status Quo 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.

July 2011

  • Beverley Knight 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.

June 2011

  • 2DAY 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.

    Watch the videos and see the photos
  • Fleet Foxes 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'.

  • The Feeling 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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