LINCOLN SET TO HIT THE HIGH NOTES WITH RECORD-BREAKING SUMMER LINE-UP

LINCOLN SET TO

HIT THE HIGH NOTES WITH RECORD-BREAKING

SUMMER LINE-UP

Lincoln is preparing to turn up the volume as the city gets ready to welcome some of the biggest names in music to Lincoln Castle for its biggest open-air concert series yet.

Synth‑pop pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) will launch the record-breaking summer season next week, opening TK Maxx presents Live At Lincoln Castle with a huge headline show on Thursday June 11.

They’ll be joined on the night by very special guests post-punk legends Peter Hook & The Light and rising indie star Andrew Cushin, marking the start of a spectacular run of 12 headline shows featuring almost 30 artists.

Final tickets are on sale now from lincolncastle.com

Gates for each show open at 6pm, with entertainment expected to finish around 10.30pm.

General admission and accessible entry: Eastgate entrance, Castle Hill

VIP entry: Westgate entrance, Union Road

Box Office: Castle Square, open 4pm–9.30pm on show days

With final preparations underway, the city is ready to welcome a host of global music stars. Alongside OMD, this year’s line-up also includes Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, Paul Weller, McFLY, Alex James’ Britpop Classical, Madness, Billy Ocean, Tom Grennan, Rick Astley, Deacon Blue, Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, and David Gray.

The headline concerts are part of an ongoing partnership between Lincolnshire County Council and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor to bring world class artists to perform in this historic location.

Cuffe & Taylor promoter Mark Harrison said: “This year’s programme is our biggest at Lincoln Castle yet, and it shows just how special this venue has become on the UK live music circuit. We’re incredibly proud to bring such a diverse line‑up of world‑class artists to the city and create unforgettable nights for fans in such a stunning setting. We can’t wait to welcome people from across the region and beyond.”

Cllr Natalie Oliver, executive councillor for culture at Lincolnshire County Council, added: "Your Live at Lincoln Castle countdown starts here! What better way to kickstart your summer than by soaking up incredible performances from some of music's biggest stars - all in the stunning surroundings of Lincoln's medieval castle. Whether you live close by or are travelling from across the county and beyond, we are so excited to welcome you and showcase everything our beautiful, historic city has to offer."

For more information and to purchase final tickets go to lincolncastle.com

TK MAXX PRESENTS LIVE AT LINCOLN CASTLE 2026       

JUN 11 OMD + Peter Hook & The Light + Andrew Cushin    

JUN 12 Pete Tong Ibiza Classics + Horse Meat Disco   

JUN 13 Paul Weller + Miles Kane   

JUN 14 McFLY + Twin Atlantic + Remember Monday   

JUN 18 Alex James’ Britpop Classical + DJ Dan

JUN 19 Madness + Hollie Cook + The Beat Feat. Ranking Jnr   

JUN 20 Billy Ocean + Marti Pellow  + Katie Owen     

JUN 21 Tom Grennan + Brooke Combe

JUN 25 Rick Astley + Lottery Winners + Deco  

JUN 26 Deacon Blue + Lightning Seeds   

JUN 27  Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls + American Hi-Fi

JUN 28 David Gray + The Divine Comedy     

       About Lincoln Castle       

Built by William the Conqueror in 1068, Lincoln Castle has stood for hundreds of years as a symbol of power and seat of justice, and to this day its medieval walls dominate the city's skyline.        

Owned and operated by Lincolnshire County Council, Lincoln Castle welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year to discover 1,000 years of history, where it happened. Live at Lincoln Castle continues the medieval monuments rich history as an entertainment venue: from hosting medieval royalty to Victorian day-trippers, and now twenty-first century concert-goers.     

www.lincolncastle.com