When is Kendal Calling 2026?

Kendal Calling takes place in 30 Jul - 2 Aug 2026 at Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria.

Where is Kendal Calling held?

Kendal Calling is held at Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria, North West, UK.

What kind of music and lineup does Kendal Calling have?

Kendal Calling leans Indie / rock, A huge lakeside camping festival with top-tier indie, rock and pop artists plus art trails. Recent headliners include Biffy Clyro, Two Door Cinema Club, Wolf Alice, The Kooks, The Libertines, Scissor Sisters.

Is Kendal Calling family-friendly?

Yes, Kendal Calling is set up to work for families with children.

Will it rain at Kendal Calling?

History gives it a 83% chance: in 30 years of weather data for this site and these dates, 83% of years saw at least 1mm of rain on a festival day, with a 10% chance of a proper washout (20mm+ in a day) and typical daytime highs around 18°C.

Festival profile30 Jul - 2 Aug 2026 · Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria

Kendal Calling

Escape to the Lakes and discover a picturesque wonderland in an ancient Deer Park! Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake District fells, this boutique festival transforms Lowther Deer Park into a feast for the senses with hidden gems to explore in every corner.

2027 tickets Official site

2026 LINEUP · ARCHIVE30 Jul - 2 Aug 2026

Biffy Clyro/Two Door Cinema Club/Wolf Alice/The Kooks/The Libertines/Scissor Sisters

2027 tickets →See the full line-up

Headliners for Kendal Calling 2026 — archived lineup from the finished edition.

202729 Jul-1 Aug 2027 · Date source checkedCheck 2027 tickets →

Festival file

The 2026 edition ran 30 Jul - 2 Aug at Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria. Next edition: 29 Jul-1 Aug 2027. With a capacity of around 35,000, it sits at the mid-size end of the UK festival calendar. Glamping options are listed; check the organiser for the location and current availability. It is set up to work for families, so all ages are welcome.

Expect a camping, lakes, major lineup feel. Indie / rock, A huge lakeside camping festival with top-tier indie, rock and pop artists plus art trails fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Biffy Clyro, Two Door Cinema Club, Wolf Alice, The Kooks, The Libertines, Scissor Sisters.

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Details

Capacity35,000

Family FriendlyYes

Weather odds

83%

Chance of rain

1mm+ on at least one day

10%

Washout risk

20mm+ in a single day

Scorcher odds

a day of 28°C or hotter

18°C

Typical high

average daily max

Based on 30 years of historical weather (1995-2024) for this festival's own site and dates — odds, not a forecast. Weather data by Open-Meteo.

Gallery

Photos from Kendal Calling’s own website (kendalcalling.co.uk) · tap any to visit

Word on the field

“there were no shovers or pushers, just friendly faces and a communal spirit that made the event feel inclusive and welcoming”

TheFestivals.uk · 2024 ↗

“the festival's artistic creators deserve great credit. Where some festivals are merely stages in a field, Kendal Calling have taken time and effort to dress the site.”

Louder Than War · 2025 ↗