Key Highlights
- Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls announced for summer 2026 gigs at Cardiff Castle and Llangollen Pavilion.
- The tour marks the first collaboration between long-time friends, with fan requests driving the event’s realization.
- Frank Turner expressed his excitement about the tour, calling it a “special Summer night.”
- Bowling For Soup’s Jaret Reddick echoed Turner’s sentiments, emphasizing their friendship and anticipation for the shows.
The Collaboration of a Decade: Bowling For Soup & Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
In an exciting development in the summer music scene, Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls have been announced as headline acts for two iconic venues in Wales. This collaboration is set to take place at Llangollen Pavilion on July 3, followed by a grand finale at Cardiff Castle on July 4. The announcement marks the first time these long-time friends will perform together, with their Bowl My Bones tour.
From Friends to Tourmates: An Unlikely Partnership
The genesis of this partnership dates back years, when Bowling For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick discovered Frank Turner’s music. This discovery had a profound impact on his life, leading them to become close friends and even hosting live streams together during the pandemic.
Frank Turner is known for his heartfelt songwriting and relentless touring. Since going solo in 2005, he has released ten studio albums and played over 3,000 live shows. Jaret Reddick, a GRAMMY-nominated artist, is best recognized for hits like “Girl All the Bad Guys Want.” Their combined experience and fan base promise an electrifying performance.
Excitement Builds with Fan Requests
The tour was born out of years of fan requests and anticipation. Turner expressed his excitement about 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.”
Reddick echoed Turner’s sentiments, stating: “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!!!”
A Lineup to Remember: TK Maxx Presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion 2026
The announcement comes as part of the ongoing partnership with the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor. The event will see a diverse lineup, including Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls on July 3 along with other renowned acts such as Rick Astley and Deacon Blue.
For those heading down to Cardiff Castle on July 4, the lineup includes Katy Perry and McFly, alongside Bowling For Soup. This event promises to be a memorable experience for fans of both venues and genres, offering a mix of pop rock and punk performances.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday, November 28, from llangollen.net, depotlive.co.uk, and ticketmaster.co.uk. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness this unique collaboration live!
