The Prodigy, Skindred and many more for Kendal Calling 2025
More than 80 acts have been confirmed today
Kendal Calling has announced its blockbuster line-up for its 20th anniversary extravaganza, including all four headliners.
Topping the line-up are anthemic indie rockers the Courteeners (Friday), superstar DJ Fatboy Slim (Saturday), rave-rock titans The Prodigy (Sunday), and riotous Leeds lads Kaiser Chiefs (Thursday).
Enthusing about their bill-topping slot, Courteeners frontman Liam Fray says: “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.”
Kendal Calling takes place from Thursday 31st July to Sunday 3rd August 2025 in the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District.
Also among the 80+ acts confirmed today are Travis, The Last Dinner Party, The Wombats, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Maximo Park, Skindred, The Lottery Winners, Scouting for Girls, and Corinne Bailey Rae.
Thom Rylance of The Lottery Winners said, “Kendal Calling was our first proper festival, many years ago. And I think we’ve played it every year since. Except maybe one year, and I’m sure everybody said that was the worst year in history.
“I’ve had some of my most emotionally overwhelming moments of pride on stages in that field. Core memories I’ll never forget. The first festival that ever took a chance on our band, for that we’re forever grateful. Weird to say a festival feels like a homecoming show, I know, but it really does.”
Two Absolute Radio presenters will also perform at Kendal Calling - Jason Manford with a stand-up comedy performance, and Tim Burgess who will team up with the Royal Northern College of Music Orchestra for a truly unique set.
Other live acts include The K’s, Reverend & The Makers, The Pigeon Detectives, Inspiral Carpets, Alfie Templeman, The Big Moon, The Royston Club, Nieve Ella, Lindisfarne, The Skints, and Sports Team.
Bringing mind-bending DJ sets to Lowther Deer Park are turntable wizards DJ Yoda and Mr Scruff, and Dub Pistols also perform.
Kendal Calling tickets:
Tickets for Kendal Calling went on sale in August and demand has surpassed all expectations. Fans have snapped up their Kendal Calling tickets at record speed with over 70% of tickets sold already.
Pre-sale tickets for Kendal Calling’s 20th adventure are on sale from 10am on Saturday 2 November, with general on sale from Absolute Radio Tickets at 10am on Monday 4th November.
Andy Smith, Kendal Calling co-founder, says: “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.”
Kerrang! Radio's guide to the best upcoming tours and festivals:
Deftones - February/August 2026
In support of their recently-released 10th studio album 'private music', Deftones will tour the UK and Ireland in February 2026 before taking over London's Victoria Park on 23rd August for All Points East and Outbreak Fest London 2026. The tour will kick off in Birmingham on 12th February and wrap up on the 20th in London. They'll be supported by Denzel Curry and Drug Church.
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mgk (artist formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly) - March 2026
The artist formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly is set to support his seventh album with a tour in 2026. He'll kick off the UK and Ireland leg at The O2 in London on Thursday 5th March, before playing Manchester Co-op Live, Glasgow OVO Hydro and Birmingham Utilita Arena, concluding at the Dublin 3 Arena on Thursday 12th March. He'll be supported by Julia Wolf.
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Yungblud - April 2026
Yungblud has announced a seven-date UK & Ireland arena tour for April 2026. The Idols UK & Ireland Tour opens at Dublin 3Arena on Wednesday 15th April, visiting Leeds First Direct Arena, Cardiff Utilita Arena, Glasgow OVO Hydro, Birmingham Utilita Arena and London The O2 as part of the major trek, before concluding at Manchester AO Arena on Saturday 25th April - with Monterrey, Mexico rockers The Warning as support.
Guns N' Roses - June 2026
Guns N' Roses will visit the UK and Ireland in June as part of the European leg of their 2026 world tour. Firstly heading to Dublin's 3Arena on Wednesday 10th June, the American rockers will then headline the famous Download Festival at Donington Park, Leicestershire, on Saturday 13th.
Garbage and Skunk Anansie - June 2026
Skunk Anansie will join forces with Garbage to put on a co-headline tour in the summer of 2026, each taking turns to close the show. They'll perform at The Piece Hall in Halifax, Delamere Forest, Dreamland Margate, Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Cardiff Castle and Southampton Summer Sessions between 16th and 23rd June.
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My Chemical Romance - June-July 2026
My Chemical Romance will put on a series of shows in the summer of 2026, including two sold-out shows in London's Wembley Stadium. They'll perform from 30th June until 11th July as part of their 'Long Live the Black Parade' tour.
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Twenty One Pilots - August 2026
Twenty One Pilots will take to the stage at All Points East in the summer of 2026, performing their first gig at London's Victoria Park. Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun will headline the festival on 30th August, topping the line-up which includes Wunderhorse, REN, BBNO$, PVRIS, Nova Twins, Dead Pony, Kid Kapachi, and LEAP.
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