It’s been announced Lincoln’s popular concert series will be returning to the city’ historic castle grounds and the full programme has now been revealed.
Texan pop punk legends Bowling For Soup and folk punk royalty Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls are the final acts to announce plans to head to Lincoln next summer.
The two musical powerhouses and long-time friends are joining forces for the first time ever for a run of dates across the country and will take to the stage at TK Maxx Presents Live At Lincoln Castle 2026 on Saturday, June 27.
The announcement marks the final headlining show to be revealed for TK Maxx presents Live at Lincoln Castle 2026, which is part of an ongoing partnership with Lincolnshire County Council and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.
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.”
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday, November 28 via lincolncastle.com and ticketmaster.co.uk.