BBC Radio 2 Live Leeds 2022: date of music festival, how to get tickets - full line-up including Kaiser Chiefs

BBC Radio 2 Live was just around the corner as music lovers from Leeds, throughout West Yorkshire and beyond looked ahead to the weekend - but the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has cancelled the event.

The festival, which was scheduled to be held at the grounds of Leeds’ Temple Newsam Park as well as in Hertfordshire, was expected to span across two days of music fun.

A line-up of excellent musicians had already been announced, whilst tickets have been released and was close to selling out.

However, after her Royal Majesty passed away at her residentce in Scotland on Thursday, most sporting and music events have since cancelled - including BBC Radio 2 Live.

Here is everything you need to know about the music festival; such as who made the full line-up.

When is BBC Radio 2 Live coming to Leeds in 2022?

BBC Radio 2 Live 2022 was scheduled for its annual return to the West Yorkshire city and Hertforshire on Saturday, 17 September before coming to a close one day later on Sunday, 18 September.

Gates for both days will open at 11 am in the morning.

However, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the BBC have since confirmed that it has been cancelled.

How can I get a refund for tickets purchased to BBC Radio 2 Live 2022?

Organisers said they were stopping the festival as “a mark of respect” following the Queen’s death.

“Ticket holders will be issued with refunds via the ticketing provider,” organisers added.

For more information, please view the refund policy of Ticketmaster.

What is the full line-up and schedule of BBC Radio 2 Live 2022?

Here is the full line-up and schedule of BBC Radio 2 Live 2022 in Leeds:

Saturday, 17 September 2022

• Simple Minds
• Tears for Fears
• Elbow
• Craig David
• Bananarama
• Ella Henderson
• Sophie Ellis-Bextor
• Kaiser Chiefs

Sunday, 18 September 2022

• Robbie Williams
• Nile Rodgers & Chic
• George Ezra
• Melanie C
• Emeli Sande
• Mark Owen
• Heather Small
• Olly Murs

For more information about each act, you can visit the official BBC website.

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