Kendal Jazz, Folk and Blues Festival brought to you by Kendal BID is coming to Kendal on the 21st June 2025. New for this year, combining Folk and Blues music performed by local bands and artists. This event aims to bring the community together and give Kendal businesses the opportunity to showcase the best Kendal […]
Kendal Calling is a music festival featuring a diverse range of music genres, including indie, rock, pop, folk, reggae, and electronic music. Beyond the music, the festival offers art installations, comedy, cinema, and a wide array of food and drinks.The festival has grown significantly since its inception in 2006, attracting around 25,000 festival-goers. Now held […]
Kendal Walking Festival offers an opportunity to explore Kendal and the peaceful landscapes that surround it. Regardless of your walking capabilities, the festival offers something for everyone. The festival was created in 2017 and has successfully grown year by year attracting local enthusiasts and visitors alike. Join the festival in 2025 and take the opportunity […]
Kendal Torchlight 2025 will be held on Saturday 27th September. The town centre procession will be back, celebrating the best of Kendal’s creative spirit. The theme for 2025 will be Seasons. Kendal Torchlight has been a part of our community since 1970. Through the years it has seen lots of changes, but at it’s heart […]
4th October | Presented by Kendal BID Always a crowd favourite, Kendal Music Festival returns this October with live music taking over pubs, venues, and corners of the town centre. With a mix of local talent and guest artists across a variety of genres, it’s the perfect way to experience Kendal’s vibrant music scene in […]
A brand new event for book lovers, writers, and curious readers alike! Join us at Stricklandgate House for the first-ever Kendal Book Fair — a celebration of local talent and literary passion. Browse and buy books, meet local authors, and enjoy informal chats with the creative minds behind the pages. A relaxed, friendly opportunity to […]
Returning for 2025, the social gathering for outdoor enthusiasts – with a world-class programme of films and talks from international adventurers.
The invitation is - To come participate in this woman’s circle. You do not need to have been before. A woman's circle is a sacred space to be, where you are invited to arrive exactly as you are and to be held in presence and connection. The circle is an invitation into an inward journey […]
This event combines a competetive exhibition of spring flowering plants and a plant fair featuring stalls selling unusual and interesting plants from eight visiting nurseries. The event is organised for the Alpine Garden Society in conjunction with the Scottish Rock Garden Club. Refreshments are available provided by the school and in aid of their funds. […]
Presented by Kendal BID This is a new event for 2026 and an exciting chance to enjoy a curated indoor market showcasing local makers, artists and craftspeople. Browse handmade gifts, homewares, art and seasonal treats while supporting independent creatives.
As women it can be challenging to find time for ourselves. This space is to gather women to enable them to find their voice. Sharing their thoughts, wants, needs and dreams with the aim of creating a space to gather in, to be still and to listen or be heard – whichever way, belonging. The […]
Presented by Kendal BID This annual celebration returns on 18th April 2026. A lively celebration of folk, jazz and blues music, featuring live performances from local and national artists across town.