Southampton Summer Sessions has shared details of a unique double-bill show for its 2026 edition, with Texan pop-punk legends Bowling For Soup and folk-punk royalty Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls as co-headliners.
Joining the line-up for Southampton Summer Sessions’ third annual edition,the show forms part of the Bowl My Bones Tour – set to be one of the biggest UK tours of the summer and the first time these two long-time friends have toured together.
One of rock’s most unlikely friendships first 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 livestream together during the pandemic. Now, after years of fan requests, the tour they’ve been hoping for is finally happening.
Speaking about teaming up with Bowling For Soup for the special run of shows, Frank Turner said: “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”.
Bowling For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick added: “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 a 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!!!”
Bringing together an unmissable celebration of globally renowned artists and set against the backdrop of the city’s cultural centre, Summer Sessions brings world-class music experiences and iconic global artists right to the heart of Southampton.
Held in Guildhall Square, at the centre of the city’s bustling Cultural Quarter, Bowling For Soup & Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls join an unmissable line-up that also includes from Alex James’ Britpop Classical, Billy Ocean, Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, Paul Weller, The Beach Boys, Amy Macdonald, Skunk Anansie & Garbage, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Deacon Blue.
Tickets for Bowling For Soup & Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls at Southampton Summer Sessions 2026 will be available from 10am on Friday 28 November.
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