Huge pop rockers to play Cardiff Castle gig next summer

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Huge pop rockers to play Cardiff Castle gig next summer

A double billing of 00s pop punk and modern punk rock will take over Cardiff Castle and Llangollen Pavilion

12:00, 21 Nov 2025Updated 12:10, 21 Nov 2025

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Two more acts have been announced for huge outdoor gigs in Wales for summer 2026. Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls are teaming up next summer and they will perform at Llangollen Pavilion first on Friday, July 3, before heading to the Welsh capital for a Cardiff Castle show on Saturday, July 4.

The 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 at the two Welsh venues.

Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday, November 28, from llangollen.net, depotlive.co.uk and ticketmaster.co.uk

One of modern 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 Turner and the Sleeping Souls

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.”

The feeling is more than mutual from Bowling For Soup’s, known for GRAMMY-nominated hit Girl All The Bad Guys Want, 1985 and High School Never Ends — 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

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.

The announcement marks the final headlining show to be revealed for TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion 2026, which is presented as part of an ongoing partnership with the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.

Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls join iconic Welsh trailblazers Super Furry Animals, pop star Rick Astley, Scottish chart-toppers Deacon Blue, Britpop mastermind Alex James’ Britpop Classical, 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 iconic north Wales venue in 2026. While down in Cardiff they’ll join a line-up of Katy Perry and McFly.

TK MAXX PRESENTS DEPOT LIVE AT CARDIFF CASTLE 2026

JUN 11 Pete Tong Ibiza Classics
JUN 12 MIKA + The Feeling + Gwenno
JUN 19 Ethel Cain
JUN 22 Garbage + Skunk Anansie
JUN 25 McFLY + Twin Atlantic + Remember Monday
JUN 27 Blackbird Festival – Alter Bridge + Skindred + BUSH + Florence Black + Cardinal Black & more
JUN 30 Katy Perry
JUL 4 Bowling For Soup & Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
JUL 9 Billy Ocean + Marti Pellow
JUL 11 David Gray + The Divine Comedy
JUL 31 The Streets
AUG 2 Two Door Cinema Club + Friendly Fires + 3LIJAH