Festival profile15-17 May 2026 · England

Keswick Mountain Festival

Lakeside weekend of trail runs, swims, outdoor activities and live music by Derwentwater, attracting thousands of outdoor lovers to Keswick.

Keswick Mountain Festival festival artwork
★ ON THE BILL15-17 May 2026

Full line-up for Keswick Mountain Festival 2026 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.

2027The 2026 edition has happened. 2027 dates aren't announced yet — this page updates the moment they are.

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Keswick Mountain Festival returns in 2026, running 15-17 May at England. With a capacity of around 15,000, it sits at the mid-size end of the UK festival calendar. Glamping is available on site if you would rather not pitch your own tent. It is set up to work for families, so all ages are welcome.

Expect a keswick mountain festival feel. adventure, lakeside, family, Adventure, Triathlon fans will feel right at home.

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Details

Capacity15,000
CampingYes + Glamping
Family FriendlyYes

Weather odds

73%
Chance of rain
1mm+ on at least one day
0%
Washout risk
20mm+ in a single day
0%
Scorcher odds
a day of 28°C or hotter
13°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.

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Word on the field

“Great for families, very picturesque, plenty of food options, good music and it's on top of a hill that's an easy climb.”
Wanderlog (Google review) · 2025 ↗
“This year's festival felt really special – full of life, emotion, and personal milestones across all our events.”
Outdoor Insight (festival marketing director quote) · 2025 ↗
“To secure the festival's future, we do hope that the local authority will be prepared to offer the support that this amazing event so clearly deserves.”
Outdoor Insight · 2025 ↗

Short excerpts from independent reviews and attendee posts, each linked to its source — not Fezzy’s opinions.

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