KENDAL Calling has 'smashed' the first day of sales for next year's festival.

After a phenomenal 2023 tickets went on sale on Thursday for next year’s Kendal Calling.

Taking place one week later, from August, 1-4 2024, it’s already looking set to be another spectacular four days in the fields as fans snapped up tickets in record-breaking time.

Thursday alone saw over 40 per cent of next year’s tickets sold, marking enormous demand for one of the UK’s most beloved festivals, held in Lowther Deer Park in the heart of the Lake District.

Andy Smith, co-founder of Kendal Calling, said: “Whether it's the atmosphere on site, the fewest abandoned tents in the campsite, the amount raised for charity, the volume of euphoric feedback, everything points to this being the best festival yet - and yesterday's record on-sale proves it.

"We’ve spent a fantastic weekend in the fields with a wonderful bunch of people and we can’t wait to start planning next year and doing it all over again.”

Tickets are selling fast (with Emperor's Field and live in vehicles already completely sold out) so fans are encouraged to grab theirs soon to avoid missing out. Tickets are available at www.kendalcalling.co.uk.