U2 is set to take the stage for an exclusive BBC Music concert in November, performing hits from across their career alongside tracks from their upcoming studio album, Carnaval De Luz.
Whether you want to try for in-person tickets, tune in on TV, or listen on the radio, here is everything you need to know about where and how to watch or listen to the performance.
How to Attend in Person
The 22-time Grammy Award-winning band will record the performance in front of a select audience on Tuesday 3rd November at a central London venue. The exact location will be revealed to ticket holders on the day of the performance.
To register for tickets, visit the BBC Audiences ballot at https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/u2-03nov26. The ballot is open until midnight on Thursday 29th October.
Where to Watch on Television
- BBC Two: The full performance will air on BBC Two in late November as part of a dedicated night of programming on the channel focused on U2. The broadcast night will also include U2’s special Tracks of My Years feature.
- BBC iPlayer: The concert and special programming will be available to stream on demand on BBC iPlayer after broadcast.
Where to Listen on Radio & Audio Streaming
- BBC Radio 2: Listen to the performance during Jo Whiley’s show (7-9pm) on Monday 30th November, which will also feature a new interview with members of the band. You can also hear their Tracks of My Years feature on Vernon Kay’s show (9.30am-12pm) during the week commencing Monday 16th November.
- BBC Sounds: The concert and Jo Whiley interview will be available on BBC Sounds after the broadcast on Monday 30th November. Additionally, the Tracks of My Years episodes where the band chooses ten songs that soundtracked their lives and careers will be available for early streaming on BBC Sounds from 6am on Sunday 15th November.
Reaction & Recent Highlights
Celebrating the announcement on her BBC Radio 2 show, Jo Whiley says: “Every time I see U2 perform, they’re always incredible, giving 100% to each and every show. I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us, and to share what I know will be a fantastic concert with listeners”.
The special performance follows a summer of live music on the BBC, and an unmissable season of performances, documentaries, festival coverage and special programming across TV, BBC iPlayer, radio and BBC Sounds, with highlights including Madonna & Graham, 40 Glastonbury Gems, 6 Music Artist in Residence: AAA featuring Foo Fighters, Honey Dijon, James Blake, beabadoobee and Robyn, Charli xcx: Live at the BBC, Calvin Harris: Live from Scotland, WHAM! 10 Days in China and Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling, featuring headliners Chaka Khan and Simple Minds.
Additional recent programming highlights include: Sam Smith: Live at the London Coliseum on BBC One and Radio 2, in which Global star Sam Smith took to the stage for an intimate night of music at the iconic venue; Amy Winehouse: Back to Black at 20, BBC Two and Radio 2’s broadcast of special concert which took place at Roundhouse in Camden, London, to mark 20 years since the release of Amy’s seminal album, Back to Black; and Jungle… Live at the BBC on BBC iPlayer, which saw the band perform songs from their fifth studio album Sunshine and more.