There’s always something to do in Kendal – whatever the weather. From annual celebrations of music, culture and sport to local performers regularly taking to our stages.
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Lake District Summer Music Festival
An ever-evolving programme of international musicians and ensembles – from classical to experimental – in some of Kendal’s loveliest venues.
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Kendal Mountain Literature Festival
Kendal Mountain Literature Festival forms part of the award-winning Kendal Mountain Festival, which takes place here in Kendal each November.
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Kendal Calling
Kendal Calling is an award-winning music festival founded in Kendal and grown into one of the most spectacular festival settings in the world. Sadly, it’s no longer held in the town but it carries our name and we’re still very attached to it.
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Kendal Whisky Festival
Cumbria's first Whisky festival in Kendal comes to the Town Hall 2nd and 3rd December 2022.
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Kendal Poetry Festival
The festival ushers in the spring with a lively and wide-ranging programme of poetry, art and other events based at Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre.
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Kendal Unity Festival
Kendal Unity Festival celebrates diversity within our community.
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Cumbria Dark Skies Festival
Celebrate our spectacular dark skies with Cumbria Dark Skies Festival.
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