21/09/2026
𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮… ⚙️🎩
One weekend, the grounds of Lincoln Castle are hosting major rock and pop acts. Another, elite cyclists are powering up the cobbles of Michaelgate. Then the Cathedral Quarter is transformed into an extraordinary world of Victorian-inspired fashion, creativity and science fiction.
The 2026 Asylum Steampunk Festival took place from Friday 28th to Monday 31st August, bringing thousands of visitors from across the world to Lincoln’s historic uphill streets.
It is described as the largest and longest-running Steampunk event in the world, and when you see the imagination and detail that go into these fabulous outfits, it is easy to understand why. I couldn’t resist asking a few of those attending if they would join me for a photograph!
Lincoln also staged the 70th Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix on Sunday 10th May and welcomed the opening stage of the Tour of Britain on Wednesday 2nd September. Earlier in the summer, Lincoln Castle hosted live performances from acts including Madness, Deacon Blue, Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls.
History, live music, world-class cycling and wonderfully eccentric characters, sometimes all within the shadow of the Cathedral.
Just another reminder that Lincoln is so much more than a beautiful historic city. It is a genuinely exciting place in which to live, work and spend time.
Which of Lincoln’s annual events is your favourite?
Andrew Borrill
The Agency UK (TAUK)