Billy Ocean, Pete Tong and Wet Wet Wet’s Marti Pellow to perform at Lincoln Castle next summer as part of TK Maxx series of concerts

More unmissable headliners have been announced to perform at Lincoln Castle next summer.

Dance music pioneer Pete Tong and his world-renowned Ibiza Classics show – featuring The Essential Orchestra – will play TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Lincoln Castle on Friday, June 12.

And then on Saturday, June 20, Billy Ocean, the chart-topping legend behind such classic hits as Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) and Red Light Spells Danger, will headline the historic venue with special guest and former Wet Wet Wet frontman Marti Pellow.

Tickets go on general sale at 10am this Friday (October 17) via lincolncastle.com and ticketmaster.co.uk

From the sun-soaked shores of Ibiza to the world’s biggest stages, Pete Tong has redefined live dance music. Earlier this year, he celebrated the 10th anniversary of Ibiza Classics with four sold-out nights at the Royal Albert Hall alongside The Essential Orchestra and such greats as Becky Hill, Barbara Tucker, Damian Lazarus, David Morales, Paul Oakenfold, and Seth Troxler.

Throughout his remarkable 30-plus year career, Pete has championed dance music on a global scale, constantly pushing boundaries and supporting new talent. His contributions were formally recognised with the prestigious Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS) in 2021, honouring his outstanding impact on music and broadcasting.

Born in Trinidad and raised in London’s East End, Billy Ocean is one of the UK’s most enduring and successful artists. He has sold more than 30 million records worldwide, received Grammy and Ivor Novello Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, a MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award and an MBE for services to music.

Billy’s breakthrough came with Love Really Hurts Without You in 1976, followed by a string of global hits including Red Light Spells Danger, When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going, Loverboy, Suddenly, Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car, and the GRAMMY Award-winning Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) attracting millions of streams worldwide.

With more than 15 million albums sold, multiple Number One singles, and iconic hits like Sweet Little Mystery, Goodnight Girl, Love Is All Around, and Angel Eyes, Marti Pellow is one of the UK’s most loved and versatile vocalists.

Alongside a successful solo career – spanning pop, jazz, and soul – he’s also earned acclaim on the musical theatre stage, starring in Chicago (West End and Broadway), Evita, Jekyll and Hyde, Blood Brothers, and Chess.

Billy Ocean and Pete Tong join David Gray among the first headline announcements for TK Maxx presents Live at Lincoln Castle 2026, which is presented as part of an ongoing partnership with Lincolnshire County Council and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor, to bring world class artists to perform in this outstanding historic location.

Cuffe and Taylor promoter Mark Harrison said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to announce Billy Ocean with special guest Marti Pellow, alongside Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics. It’s going to be two incredible nights of live music, from iconic hits to huge dance anthems, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Lincoln Castle. Whether you’re singing along to timeless classics or dancing the night away, the atmosphere is going to be unforgettable – we can’t wait!”