Bowling For Soup

Bowling For Soup hit Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, on 4 July 2026 with a pop punk set shaped by quick tempos, crunchy guitars and choruses that stick. Formed in Texas in 1994 and long anchored by singer-guitarist Jaret Reddick, the band turns everyday stories, suburban mishaps and pop culture nods into sharp, melodic hooks. Their set draws from the 2000s breakthrough years through to the recent Pop Drunk Snot Bread period, balancing familiar anthems with newer cuts.

On stage, they keep it tight and casual at once: riffs are punchy, harmonies bright, and the between-song chatter leans into their dry, self-deprecating humor. Expect singalongs, sideways references to TV and movies — including the animated world they’ve crossed paths with — and the kind of back-and-forth they’ve honed across festival tours. It’s a night built on big refrains, wry storytelling and no-frills energy, delivered by a band that treats pop punk as something direct, catchy and genuinely fun.