Overview
- The full line-up was unveiled on Tuesday and names Chaka Khan to headline Saturday and Simple Minds to headline Sunday, with Simple Minds confirmed as having their only UK performance of 2026.
- Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 10 June at 08:30 BST with Friday pre-party tickets priced at £40 and single-day Saturday and Sunday tickets starting from £84 plus booking fees.
- A Friday DJ Pre-Party at City Park will open the weekend with sets from Radio 2 presenters including Sara Cox, DJ Spoony, Gary Davies, Michelle Visage and Rylan.
- Saturday and Sunday bills feature a broad supporting roster across genres, including The Script, Emeli Sandé, Jack Savoretti, Lulu, Texas, Level 42, James Blunt, Blue, Cast, Appleton and Deacon Blue.
- Radio 2 describes the festival as its flagship live event and says the Stirling setting around City Park and Stirling Castle will bring legacy acts to a regional audience while the BBC will stream the performances for listeners and viewers who cannot attend.