The Prodigy, Frank Turner, Skindred and more for Kendal Calling 2025

Kendal Calling have made a huge line-up announcement for next year’s 20th anniversary edition of the festival.

The Prodigy will headline alongside Courteeners, Fatboy Slim and Kaiser Chiefs, while elsewhere the likes of Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Skindred and 80-plus more bands and artists will be playing the Lake District event between July 31 – August 3, 2025.

“I first played Kendal Calling all the way back in 2009, and they’ve had me back five times since, and now again for 2025, so I think they must like me,” says Frank Turner. “Which is a relief, because I bloody love them; the quintessential independent UK festival, great vibes, great people, great music, year after year. I’m beyond flattered to be there for the 20th instalment; long may they reign.”

Kendal Calling co-founder Andy Smith enthuses of the whole thing: “I can’t quite believe that we’re about to celebrate 20 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.”

Check out the full line-up below:

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