Get ready to be bowled over! Texan pop punk legends Bowling For Soup and folk punk royalty Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls are teaming up next summer and they are heading to Lincoln.
The two genre-defying musical powerhouses and long-time friends are joining forces for the first time ever 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 are on sale now at 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.
Frank is very much looking forward to hitting the road with his long-time friends: "I love summer, I love touring, and I really love Bowling For Soup. So let’s cut to the chase and do them all at the same time! These shows are going to be a lot of fun, I’m honoured to be part of the adventure."
While the feeling is more than mutual from Bowling For Soup's Jaret: “Discovering Frank Turner's music happened at an important time in my life. I needed it, but I didn't know how much. Now, many years later, I get to call him friend, and touring with him and The Sleeping Souls in his home country of the UK seems unreal to me. I think these are going to be special Summer nights that none of us will forget! Stoked!!!”
Bowling For Soup have spent the past 30 years proving they’re not just a band — they’re a guaranteed good time. Known for their infectious anthems, off-the-cuff comedy and massive singalongs, their live shows feel less like concerts and more like backyard parties with thousands of friends.
Their UK breakthrough came in 2000 with The Bitch Song, followed by the GRAMMY-nominated hit Girl All The Bad Guys Want, 1985 and High School Never Ends — tracks that helped cement their place in pop-punk history.
Frank Turner is one of the UK’s most successful and beloved artists, with a career built on relentless touring, heartfelt songwriting and a deep connection to his fans. Since going solo in 2005, Turner has released 10 studio albums and played more than 3,000 live shows with his long-time backing band The Sleeping Souls.
His 2022 album FTHC became his first UK Number 1, following four consecutive Top 3 records. His latest release, last year’s Undefeated continued that streak, debuting at Number 3 on the Official Album Chart and topping the Independent Album Chart. With more than a million records sold worldwide and a catalogue that blends punk spirit with folk storytelling, Turner has earned a reputation as one of the most compelling live performers of his generation.
Together Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls bring a shared love for turning gigs into unforgettable nights. The Bowl My Bones Tour isn’t just a double bill - it’s a full-throttle celebration of connection, community and the kind of live music that sticks with you long after the final chord.
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!”
For more information go to lincolncastle.com and ticketmaster.co.uk.