Festival Information
North West
Overview
Kendal Calling is a music & arts festival which takes place in the beautiful Lake District, North West England. Kendal Calling began in 2006 and has grown to host around 25,000 festival goers. Spread over multiple stages, music ranges from top headliners to up-and-coming stars, indie performers, DJs, drum and bass, afrobeat, funk, reggae and hip-hop. There are art installations, fire gardens, light installations, and a host of other artistic woodland wonders. Kendal Calling also features comedy, a disco, cinema, amazing food, and even a Beer Festival celebrating the amber delights of the North!
Line-up
View the
official line-up here.
Note: Line-ups can evolve/change closer to the event — check back regularly to stay up to date.
Location
Kendal Calling Festival takes place at Lowther Deer Park, Hackthorpe (nr Penrith), Cumbria, CA10 2HT.
Set within rolling parkland, Lowther Deer Park offers an atmospheric and spacious setting with views of fells and forest. The park's natural beauty adds to the festival's vibe — perfect for woodland wanders, late-night light installations, and soaking up the summer sunsets.
See their dedicated Travel Page for getting there info.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £11 - £245
This price range aims to give a rough idea of the lowest and highest prices typically available, including child and day tickets where relevant. Always check the official ticket page for current pricing.
Most festivals release tickets in phases: Early Bird, General Release, and Final Release. Generally, tickets are more expensive the closer it is to the festival start date.
Tickets to Kendal Calling Festival can be purchased from the festival's official Tickets Page (Seetickets).
Options include:
- Weekend Tickets: Available for Adults (16+), Teens (11–15), Children (6–10), and Under 5s
- Thursday Add-on Tickets (under 5's, there is no charge for Thursday add-on)
- Car Park - General
Upgrades and Extras:
- Green Room Add-on (gives access to part of the backstage area)
- Soap Opera - posh loos & showers
- Phone Charging
- Shuttle Bus from Penrith train station
- Big Green Coach
See below for Accommodation options, these are added-on when purchasing tickets.
Important Ticket Information
Ticket Warning: Only purchase tickets from official sellers listed on the festival’s website. Most festivals do not allow ticket transfers between individuals, and resale is typically only permitted through official resale platforms (when available).
Accommodation
Kendal Calling Festival is a camping festival, please bring your own equipment.
Accommodation upgrades and glamping options can be added during the ticket booking process via the official tickets page.
Accommodation Extras:
- Live in Vehicle
- Emperor's Fields (includes parking, separate entrance, hot showers, and extra camping space)
- Great Plains (same as Emperor's Fields, better views, and close to car park)
- Tangerine Bells (pitched 4 person bell tent, option for 2 double airbeds and 4 sleeping bags)
Deer lodge Glamping:
- Car Park - Deer Lodge
- A huge variety of glamping options available!
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you're fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Kendal Calling is committed to making their festival site accessible for all. They work closely with Attitude is Everything (AIE), a disability-led charity that improves deaf and disabled people’s access to live music.
For full Accessibility and ticketing information, please visit Kendal Calling's Accessibility Info Page.
