Kendal Calling 2025 Drops a Huge Line-Up for Its 20th Birthday Bash
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Kendal Calling is pulling out all the stops for its 20th anniversary in 2025, and the just-revealed lineup is nothing short of spectacular. With The Prodigy, Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, and Kaiser Chiefs headlining, this year’s festival promises to be a celebration to remember.
Dubbed the “mini Glastonbury of the North,” this beloved Lake District festival has grown massively since its humble beginnings in 2006, when just 900 festival-goers gathered at Abbot Hall in Kendal. Now, Kendal Calling is a summer staple, drawing an incredible 40,000 fans to the fields of Lowther Deer Park every year.
When and Where is Kendal Calling 2025?
Mark your calendars: Kendal Calling 2025 runs from Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3, set against the stunning backdrop of Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District.
To put it into perspective, if Kendal Calling were a town, it would have the third-largest population in Cumbria during festival weekend!
Who’s in the Kendal Calling Line-Up?
The four massive headliners are:
🎤 Courteeners
🎶 Fatboy Slim
🤘 The Prodigy
🎸 Kaiser Chiefs
The Prodigy
But that’s not all—this year’s lineup features more than 80 performers across four days, with something for every music lover:
- The Last Dinner Party
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor
- Scouting for Girls
- Skindred
- The Lottery Winners
- Maxïmo Park
- Corinne Bailey Rae
- The K’s
- Reverend & The Makers
- The Pigeon Detectives
- Daniel Bedingfield
- Nieve Ella
And the treats don’t stop there. Comedy fans can look forward to a side-splitting set from Jason Manford, while DJ sets by Mr Scruff, DJ Yoda, and Lowes will keep the party going into the night.
Adding a unique touch to the celebrations, Tim Burgess will take to the stage with the Royal Northern College of Music Orchestra for a special 20th birthday performance that promises to be unforgettable.
What Makes Kendal Calling So Special?
Festival co-founder Andy Smith summed it up best:
“I can’t quite believe that we’re about to celebrate 20 years of Kendal Calling.
“From humble beginnings welcoming 900 partygoers to Kendal’s Abbot Hall, to an astonishing 40,000 of you who turn out every year to revel in the sheer joy and excitement of the perfect party—a glorious gathering in the fields of Lowther Deer Park—wow.”
Known for its mix of big-name headliners, up-and-coming talent, and a friendly, laid-back vibe, Kendal Calling has cemented itself as a must-attend festival for music lovers across the UK.
Get Ready for the Party of the Summer
With its unbeatable lineup, stunning setting, and the promise of an unforgettable weekend, Kendal Calling 2025 is shaping up to be a highlight of next summer’s festival calendar.
Don’t wait—tickets are expected to sell fast!
🎵 See you in the fields this July! 🎶
