Kendal Cycling Festival

The first ever Kendal Cycling Festival will be held on Sunday 30th April and Monday 1st May at Kendal Market Place and Abbot Hall Park.
A family friendly festival is for everyone, whether you are new or experienced with bikes.

Kendal Unity Festival

Kendal Unity Festival celebrates diversity within our community and will take place across Kendal Town Centre on 22 July 2023.

Kendal Folk and Food Festival

A new Folk and Food Festival in Kendal on 17th and 18th June. Enjoy a weekend of amazing music, delicious food, and lots of fun activities for the entire family. Supported by Kendal BID.

Kendal Family Festival

A family-friendly festival in Kendal on 29th July. There will be something for everyone, from live music and entertainment to delicious food and drinks, arts and crafts and more! Supported by Kendal BID.

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.

Kendal Pride

Kendal's first pride event takes place 21st - 23rd July.

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.

Kendal Music Festival

Kendal Music Festival returns on 6th and 7th October. This two-day event features some of the best emerging and established artists from the local area. Supported by Kendal BID.

Stout Wars

Join us 2nd - 4th November for Stout Wars in Kendal! This fun and exciting event will feature a range of different stouts from local breweries. Supported by Kendal BID.

Cumbria Dark Skies Festival

Celebrate our spectacular dark skies with Cumbria Dark Skies Festival each November. 2023 details coming soon.

Christmas Light Switch On

Kendal is hosting a Christmas Light Switch on 16th November! To celebrate the joyous occasion, the town centre will be illuminated with festive lights. Supported by Kendal BID.

Kendal Whisky Festival

Cumbria's finest Whisky festival returns to Kendal on 1st and 2nd December 2023.

Christmas Celebration

The town of Kendal is celebrating with a two-day Christmas Celebration on 9th and 10th December. Supported by Kendal BID.