Lincoln Castle to host series of summer concerts

Texas will perform at the Lincoln Castle on Sunday 15 June

Lincoln Castle will host further live music concerts next summer after a "great" first year of events, officials have confirmed.

Texas and Simple Minds will both play the venue in June 2025. Earlier this year Paloma Faith, Kaiser Chiefs and Madness performed to large crowds.

Promoter Mark Harrison said he was looking forward to bringing further "brilliant performers" to what he described as an "iconic" venue.

Tickets will go on sale at 09:00 BST on 4 October via Ticketmaster and the Lincoln Castle website.

Texas will play on Sunday 15 June and Simple Minds will follow on Saturday 28 June.

Further acts will also be confirmed as part of an ongoing partnership between Lincolnshire County Council and promoters Cuffe and Taylor.

Simple Minds have been confirmed as the second act to play the 2025 Live at Lincoln Castle concerts

Lindsey Cawrey, the executive councillor for culture at Lincolnshire County Council, said: "We're so excited to have Live at Lincoln Castle returning for summer 2025.

"It’s a chance for even more visitors to experience world-class live music in this completely unique environment, and for us to show off our fantastic castle and wonderful city to these giants of the entertainment world."

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