The Courteeners, Doves among five headliners at Kendal Calling 2019


Kendal Calling

Kendal Calling 2018 (Gary Mather for Live4ever)

There’ll be five headliners at Kendal Calling when this year’s event takes place between July 25th-28th.

The Courteeners, Doves, Manic Street Preachers, Nile Rodgers & Chic and Orbital are all leading the bill, with Idles, Tom Jones, Mystery Jets, KT Tunstall and Nina Nesbitt some of the other confirmed performers. “We’re thrilled to be heading into our 14th year with no less than five headliners,” festival director Andy Smith comments.




“From anticipated headline slots, to Kendal Calling favourites, legendary sing-along dance anthems and spotlight spectacles, this year’s line-up is one of our most diverse yet, allowing us to bring huge headliners to the fields of Cumbria, as well as exciting female fronted-bands, and shining new stars, amongst the rest of the magic that is sprinkled across the festival site, from art installations, to comedy, cabaret, gourmet food, real ale and so much more.”

“We cannot wait to welcome our Kendal-Callers, new and old back to the fields for an unforgettable weekend amongst the rolling hills, one which we hope will allow you to create lasting memories amongst your friends, family & new festival acquaintances.”


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