BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Preston 2024: How to get tickets as dates revealed

Earlier this morning Preston was revealed as the next location for BBC Radio 2 in the Park. The two-day event, which will see a wide range of global acts perform, will take place at Moor Park in September.

The news was revealed by Gaby Roslin on today's Radio 2 Breakfast Show as she filled in for Zoe Ball following the death of Ball’s mother, who had been diagnosed with cancer. As Lancs Live reports, the radio channel's flagship live music festival took place in Leicester last year with Kylie Minogue headlining - her first live UK concert performance for four years.

Previous acts have also included Texas, Busted, Tears For Fears and Bananrama. The full artist line-up for the Preston event will be revealed in early June.

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Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, said: "I’m delighted that this year’s Radio 2 In The Park will take place in Preston. Following last year’s epic extravaganza in Leicester, we can’t wait to head north with our fantastic family of Radio 2 presenters, as well as some of the most loved music artists on the planet, to party with the good people of Lancashire!"

Adrian Phillips, chief executive at Preston City Council, said: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome the BBC to Preston with Radio 2’s flagship live music event, Radio 2 In the Park. As this year’s host city, we’re really excited to be staging two jam-packed days, full of incredible live performances from some of the music world’s biggest stars."

While tickets won't be released until June, below, we've taken a look at when and where the event will be held and how to apply for tickets in June.

Sitting on the outskirts of Preston city centre, the two-day event will be held at the Grade