Britpop at the castle

Alex James’ Britpop Classical has become the latest concert to be added to the TK Maxx presents Live at Lincoln Castle series in 2026.

The live Britpop show follows on the heels of announcements from Paul Weller and Madness earlier this week with all tickets going on sale on Friday, October 31 at 10am from  lincolncastle.com and ticketmaster.co.uk. 

The live show from the Blur bassist features Phil Daniels, Saffron (Republica), Gary Stringer (Reef), full orchestra with live band and vocalists and will play the city landmark on Thursday, June 18.

The show takes the best songs from a golden age of British music: Classic tunes from Blur, Oasis and Pulp to Supergrass and The Verve and performs them in a powerful symphonic format with a live band, and guest vocalists alongside the London Concert Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. 

Alex James said: “Somehow all of these songs mean more to people now than they did when they were first released. They really resonate with my kids' generation too. Bringing them back to life with a symphony orchestra, a kick ass band, some old friends and very special guests totally blew the roof off at Feastival and I absolutely cannot wait to get this show on the road.”

Cuffe & Taylor promoter Mark Harrison said: “This is a hugely exciting announcement for Lincoln. Britpop Classical was a huge hit at Feastival this summer so we are thrilled that not only is it going on tour, but that we are able to bring that very first tour to the wonderful setting of Lincoln Castle.”

Cllr Natalie Oliver, Executive Member for Culture at Lincolnshire County Council, added:  "We’re thrilled that Blur legend, Alex James, has chosen Lincoln Castle as one of the venues for his first ever Britpop Classical tour.

"At this special concert visitors can look forward to a jam-packed set full of all their favourite Brit pop anthems – from Blur and Oasis to Pulp and beyond – all performed with a live orchestra!

“The chance to sing along to the most iconic songs of the nineties as the sun goes down at one of the most incredible historic venues in the country will be an unforgettable experience."