2025 saw Kendal Calling celebrate their twentieth anniversary, and after another sell out, the line-up for 2026 is set to be their biggest yet.

Topping the bill on Friday is Two Door Cinema Club, celebrating fifteen years of their album ‘Tourist History‘. The Northern Ireland indie trio will be performing the record in full, plus a series of their greatest hits. Making their debut at Kendal Calling is Scottish trio Biffy Clyro. After topping the charts with the release of their tenth album ‘Futique‘, Biffy’s scheduled performance is one of the most anticipated slots this year. Sunday’s headliner sees Wolf Alice top the bill to close out the festival on a huge high. Their fourth studio album ‘The Clearing‘ topped the Album Charts and has skyrocketed the band to new heights.

Early entry ticket holders will see The Kooks headline Thursday night alongside Wakefield brothers The Cribs, Vanessa Carlton and Lloyd Cole.

Also appearing across the weekend are the returning Scissor Sisters, who reformed earlier this year. Indie legends The Libertines continue their impressive return since the release of their fourth record ‘All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade‘. The Vaccines, Doves, The Lathums, The Snuts, Jamie Webster and Hard-Fi are all set to attract huge crowds for their sets, with stage splits to be announced closer to the event.

Tickets + additional info can be found HERE.

Kendal Calling takes place at Lowther Deer Park from Thursday 30th July to Sunday 2nd August 2026.

The first wave of acts can be found below.