The good times are calling as Kendal Calling embarks on its next adventure in 2025, the festival‘s 20th birthday celebrations. Today, Kendal Calling has revealed all four of its headliners, as well as more than 80 incredible acts who are set to celebrate 20 fun-filled years of music, magic, exploration and adventure, all in the heart of the Lake District.
Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy and Kaiser Chiefs top next summer’s birthday bill as headliners, plus tons more artists and much more to be discovered in the hallowed fields of Lowther Deer Park. Set in the beautiful Lake District, Kendal Calling’s 20th birthday bonanza will take place from July 31 to August 3, 2025.
Courteeners made waves with their unforgettable 2019 Kendal Calling debut, captivating the crowd as frontman Liam Fray led the band through a set packed with their biggest anthems. The audience belted out every lyric; nothing short of a monumental festival memory.
Now, with the release of their latest album, Pink Cactus Café, a more introspective turn for the band, Courteeners are set to return next summer to celebrate Kendal’s 20th anniversary. Known for hits like Not Nineteen Forever and Are You In Love With A Notion?, they’re set to deliver another electrifying show in the fields.
Courteeners frontman Liam Fray said: “Our set in 2019 was electric and was, so I’m told, one of the biggest singalongs Kendal Calling has ever witnessed. So it goes without saying that we can’t wait to get back on the main stage, playing to 40,000 of you lovely lot. And as if that wasn’t enough, we’ve got 20 years of Kendal to celebrate, too. It’s going to be massive.”
In what’s sure to be one of the biggest dance parties of the weekend, Sophie Ellis-Bextor heads to Kendal Calling to perform her catchiest numbers including Murder on the Dancefloor and Groovejet. Plenty more will be joining including Frank Carter & The Sleeping Souls, Travis, Maximo Park, Scouting for Girls, plus Salford comedian Jason Manford is set to bring the laughs, making it a weekend for everyone.
You can see the full Kendal Calling 2025 line-up below:
Andy Smith, Kendal Calling co-founder said: “I can’t quite believe that we’re about to celebrate twenty years of Kendal Calling. From humble beginnings welcoming 900 party goers 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.
“Reflecting on the journey so far, the moments made and the community created, it really is quite emotional and remarkably special. It’s also the perfect excuse for our biggest party to date! Let’s come together to celebrate 20 marvellous years, joined by headliners Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy, Kaiser Chiefs and so many more.
“These are some of my favourite acts ever and I was thinking just last night, it might be Halloween but it feels like Christmas! I’m so excited to see you all next summer in the place we love to call home – the fields.”
Tickets for Kendal Calling went on sale in August. Fans are encouraged to sign up now for the Kendal Calling pre-sale here to avoid missing out, with tickets available here.