BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Preston 2024 line-up announced featuring Sting and Pet Shop Boys - how to get tickets

The line-up for this year’s BBC Radio 2 in the Park festival has been announced - and the event is set to feature big performances from the likes of Sting, Sugababes, Manic Street Preachers and Pet Shop Boys.

Taking place at Preston’s Moor Park on Saturday 7 and Sunday, September 8, the festival has become a big hit with thousands of festival-goers each year given the chance to watch some of the most loved music artists. Last year’s festival, which took place in Leicester, was headlined by Kylie Minogue and Tears for Fears.

Announcing the line-up of the Lancashire festival on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on Radio 2 this morning, this year’s event in Preston will be headlined by Sting and his new power rock trio, including long-time collaborator Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas. The trio will bring surprise rarities and The Police classics to the stage on Saturday night (September 7).

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Headlining Sunday’s proceedings at the 170,000 square foot site will be electronic duo Pet Shop Boys. Made up of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, the duo recently released their 15th studio album Nonetheless. They will also be bringing their Dreamworld: Greatest Hits show to Co-op Live this Sunday.

The festival’s line-up also includes Manic Street Preachers, Snow Patrol, Craig David, Kim Wilde and Travis. Gabrielle, Paul Heaton, Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge, Shed Seven, Delta Goodrem, Haircut 500, Pixie Lott and Shaznay Lewis will also be performing at the two-day event.

Zoe Ball said: “Our Radio 2 family can't wait to be back with our listeners dancing and singing our hearts out! We've all grown up listening to Pet Shop Boys and Sting, they sure know how to put on a great show so hold tight Preston. We're going to have a blast.”

In addition, the ‘Big Top of Bop’ area will feature some of Radio 2’s favourite presenters as they play some of their favourite songs from the past six decades. For the first time, there will also be a Radio 2 in the Park Pre-Party on the DJ stage on Friday night (September 6) featuring the likes of Sara Cox, Vernon Kay, Scott Mills, Rylan and DJ Spoony.

Jeff Smith, Head of Music for Radio 2, added: “Following last year's incredible Radio 2 in the Park in Leicester, we are delighted to hand the baton to Preston. Only Radio 2 could present another star studded line up featuring some of the UK and the world's most loved pop artists from the last six decades performing their biggest songs.

“We can’t wait to bring the Radio 2 listeners and presenting family together in Preston for an unforgettable weekend of live music.”

How to get tickets

All tickets will go on sale at 8.15am on Tuesday (June 4). They will be available via the BBC Radio 2 in the Park website here.

Tickets for each of the days will be priced at £59 plus booking fees, whilst the Pre-Party event will cost £30 plus booking fees.

Adrian Phillips, Chief Executive at Preston City Council said: “Only the BBC and Radio 2 could secure such an incredible lineup of artists to perform in Preston in September.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming thousands of people to Radio 2 in the Park, as well as our favourite presenters, who we love to listen to day in, day out. It promises to be the biggest live event Lancashire has seen in many years, and everyone can’t wait to enjoy what promises to be a fantastic weekend of live music in the city.”

The line-up In full

Saturday 7th September

Sting

Sugababes

Snow Patrol

Craig David

Kim Wilde

Pixie Lott

Shaznay Lewis

Travis

Sunday 8th September

Pet Shop Boys

Manic Street Preachers

Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge

Paul Heaton

Gabrielle

Shed Seven

Delta Goodrem

Haircut 100

How to listen to or watch BBC Radio 2 in the Park

If you can’t make it to the event, Radio 2’s shows will be hosted across the weekend from the festival. They will feature some of the performances, with shows and sets available live plus on demand on BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer across the weekend and for 30 days afterwards.