Punk pairing completes Lincoln Castle’s concert line-up

Texan pop punk legends Bowling For Soup and folk punk royalty Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls are heading to Lincoln.

The two genre-defying musical powerhouses and long-time friends are joining forces for the first time for a run of dates across the country with their Bowl My Bones tour headlining TK Maxx Presents Live At Lincoln Castle 2026 on Saturday 27 June.

Tickets go on general sale at 10am this Friday, November 28.via lincolncastle.com and ticketmaster.co.uk.

One of rocks' most unlikely friendships began years ago, sparked by Bowling For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick’s admiration for Frank Turner’s music. In more recent years the two became good friends, even hosting a weekly live stream together during the COVID pandemic. Now, after years of fan requests, the tour they’ve been hoping for is finally happening.

The announcement marks the final headlining show to be revealed for TK Maxx presents Live at Lincoln Castle 2026, which is presented as part of an ongoing partnership with Lincolnshire County Council and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor, to bring world class artists to perform in this outstanding historic location.

Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls join BRIT Award-winners McFLY, pop star Rick Astley, synth-pop legends OMD, Scottish chart-toppers Deacon Blue, Britpop mastermind Alex James’ Britpop Classical, musical trailblazer Paul Weller, pop favourites Madness, multi-platinum selling hitmaker Tom Grennan, global music icon Billy Ocean, dance music pioneer Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics and legendary singer-songwriter David Gray who will all headline the historic venue in 2026.

Cuffe & Taylor promoter Mark Harrison said: “We’re delighted to complete the headline announcements for our Summer 2026 line-up at Live At Lincoln Castle with Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls.

“This is set to be our biggest and most exciting season yet, featuring an incredible mix of artists across pop, punk, folk, disco and dance. With a stellar line-up of world-class artists, next summer promises a series of unforgettable nights under the stars at one of the UK’s most stunning and historic venues.”

Cllr Natalie Oliver, executive member for culture at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “What a way to bring the curtain down on next year’s Live at Lincoln Castle announcements! This will be a pop-punk party for the ages!
 
“Cuffe and Taylor have pulled out all the stops to bring an incredible line-up of live music to Lincoln – there is something for everyone. The concerts are a massive boost to the city and see every generation of music fan travel from across the UK and beyond to Lincoln, many discovering our incredible city, and unique castle venue for the first time. Roll on next summer!”