Kendal Calling has announced its blockbuster line-up for 2026, featuring headliners Biffy Clyro, Wolf Alice, Two Door Cinema Club and The Kooks.
The 21st edition of Kendal Calling takes place once again at the stunning surroundings of the Lake District’s Lowther Deer Park from Thursday 30th July to Sunday 2nd August 2026.
Testament to the festival’s revered status, over 95% of the 40,000 tickets are already sold out before today’s line-up announcement.
The Kooks headline on the Thursday evening, with Scottish rock behemoths Biffy Clyro, the majestic Wolf Alice, and indie icons Two Door Cinema Club topping the bill throughout the rest of the weekend.
Also among the first wave of artists are The Libertines, The Vaccines, The Lathums, Doves, The Snuts, Circa Waves, Hard-Fi, Jamie Webster, The Coral, The Cribs, Ash and Absolute Radio’s very own Tim Burgess.
Elsewhere the likes of The Futureheads, Kendal favourites The Lancashire Hotpots, We Are Scientists, The Hunna, Deaf Havana, The Twang, Gabrielle, Rianne Downey, Vanessa Carlton and Groove Armada will be taking to Kendal Calling’s stages.
Kendal Calling will reveal more of 2026’s programme including comedy, live art, installations, the illuminated wonderland of Lost Eden, Kids Calling, parties, talks, films, Tim Peak’s, food & drink, themes, parades and so much more over the coming months.
The remaining 5% of Kendal Calling tickets are on sale now!
Ben Robinson, co-founder of Kendal Calling, says: “I’m so excited to reveal next year’s line-up! Our brilliant team has secured a line-up worthy of the jaw dropping faith the Kendal Calling family put in us each year.
“Selling 98% of the tickets before announcing a single artist is the biggest compliment we could ever receive, so here’s an early Christmas present to say thank you!”
“It’s been a long-time coming booking Biffy Clyro, we’ve been courting them like blushing school kids for a decade, it will be a true highlight. As will Wolf Alice as they bring a big smile to the Cumbrian hills.
“Like any classic movie it’s not all about the leading roles, as ever we’re welcoming a cast of hundreds of artists to our stages, and I can’t wait for you all to dig into this incredible group of musicians.”
The Kendal Calling 2026 line-up so far:
