Radio 2 in the Park Comes to Stirling: Your Complete Parking Guide
Chaka Khan, Simple Minds and a line-up of pop and rock royalty are heading to Scotland for the first time — here's how to park up and get there stress-free.
Radio 2 in the Park 2026 Stirling: Parking Guide for City Park
Radio 2 in the Park lands at Stirling's City Park from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026, and with tickets already snapped up by fans across the country, the pressure is on to sort your travel and parking before the weekend arrives. There's no dedicated car park at the venue itself, so booking a space near City Park in advance isn't just convenient — it's the difference between strolling in for Chaka Khan's headline set and missing the opening songs in a traffic queue.
Book Radio 2 in the Park Parking
Book your parking near City Park ahead of the festival — arrive knowing exactly where you're parking, without circling the city centre
Book by the day so you only pay for the day(s) you're attending
No queuing for a barrier — many spaces are pre-paid driveways and private car parks close to the site
Filter by walking distance to find the closest option to City Park
What Is Radio 2 in the Park — and Who's Playing?
Radio 2 in the Park is BBC Radio 2's flagship live music festival, and 2026 marks its first ever visit to Scotland after previous editions in Leicester, Preston and Chelmsford. Chaka Khan headlines Saturday night, with Simple Minds closing the festival on Sunday in what's billed as their only UK show of 2026. Elsewhere across the weekend expect sets from The Script, Emeli Sandé, Lulu, Texas, James Blunt, Deacon Blue, ABC, Level 42, Cast and more, alongside DJ sets from Radio 2 presenters including Sara Cox, Gary Davies and Rylan.
The festival runs across three days at City Park, part of Stirling's historic Royal Park beneath Stirling Castle. There's no camping on site, so most attendees are travelling in and out each day — which makes sorting your parking or transport in advance even more important.
Radio 2 in the Park Tickets
Tickets have been on general sale since 10 June 2026, priced at £43 for the Friday Pre-Party and £84 for Saturday or Sunday. Around 30% of general admission tickets have been reserved for Stirlingshire residents, so demand for the remaining tickets has been high — if you're still looking, stick to official outlets and authorised resale platforms rather than unverified third-party sellers, as tickets for sold-out festivals are a common target for scams.
Unlike a touring artist, Radio 2 in the Park doesn't move between cities within the same year — Stirling is the only UK date for this edition, so there's no need to check other venues if you can't get down (or up) for this one.
Getting to City Park, Stirling
From Glasgow: Take the M80 north, then join the M9 heading towards Stirling. The journey from Glasgow city centre typically takes under an hour outside of event traffic, though expect queues approaching the city on the festival days.
From Edinburgh: Head west on the M9, crossing the Forth Bridge, into Stirling. Journey time is normally around 45 minutes to an hour, again with likely delays close to the venue.
By rail: Stirling station has frequent direct services — around three trains an hour from Glasgow Queen Street (roughly 35 minutes) and two an hour from Edinburgh Haymarket and Waverley (roughly 50 minutes). The station is only a couple of minutes' walk from the city centre. If you're driving in from further afield and picking up the train for the final leg, you can also book parking near Stirling station in advance.
Shuttle bus: An official event shuttle bus service is running to Stirling from multiple locations across all three festival days. Seats need to be booked in advance via the official shuttle bus website — check the BBC's Radio 2 in the Park event page nearer the time for confirmed pickup points and booking links.
Road closures: Stirling Council has confirmed there will be road restrictions and closures around City Park during the festival, with residents in the immediate area notified directly by letter. If you're driving, check Traffic Scotland's live updates on the day and allow extra time.
Parking Near City Park
City Park itself has no dedicated car park, and street parking in the surrounding streets is expected to be scarce and heavily restricted once event traffic management is in place. With tens of thousands of fans converging on the city centre across the same three days, on-the-day parking searches are likely to take longer than usual.
This is exactly where booking ahead on JustPark pays off. Rather than circling the city centre hoping for a space, you can book a private driveway or car park close to City Park in advance, know exactly what you're paying, and walk straight in when you arrive.
Live Near City Park? Rent Out Your Driveway
If you live near City Park, you don't need to be heading to the festival to make money from it. Thousands of fans will be searching for parking all weekend, and hosts near major events have seen up to a 57% uplift in earnings by using Scheduled Pricing to charge more on high-demand dates like these. Listing your driveway or spare space takes less than 10 minutes, it's free, and you can pause or block out dates any time — so even if you're staying in for the weekend, your driveway doesn't have to sit empty.
Frequently Asked Questions about Radio 2 in the Park 2026
Where is Radio 2 in the Park 2026?
Radio 2 in the Park 2026 is being held at City Park, Stirling, FK8 1TN — the festival's first ever visit to Scotland.
When is Radio 2 in the Park?
The festival runs from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026.
How much are Radio 2 in the Park tickets?
Tickets are £43 for Friday's Pre-Party and £84 for Saturday or Sunday.
Can you camp at Radio 2 in the Park?
No, there's no on-site camping. Most attendees travel in for the day, so sorting your parking or transport in advance is worth doing.
Where can I park for Radio 2 in the Park?
There's no dedicated car park at City Park and street parking is limited, so it's worth booking a space near the venue in advance via JustPark rather than searching on the day.
What can I take into Radio 2 in the Park?
Bag and prohibited item policies are set by the event organisers and can change closer to the date — check the official Radio 2 in the Park website for the confirmed list before you travel.
Ready for Radio 2 in the Park?
With Stirling hosting its first ever Radio 2 in the Park and no on-site parking to fall back on, the safest bet is to have your space sorted well before 11 September. Book your spot near City Park now, and you can spend the weekend enjoying Chaka Khan and Simple Minds rather than worrying about where you left the car.
