Kendal Calling 2024 line-up announced and it is its 'biggest ever'

Hailed as ‘the mini-Glastonbury of the North’, Kendal Calling is back in the fields this summer and today shares its first drop of acts for 2024.

This includes five headliners, plus more than 120 acts set to 'entertain and delight' in August.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Paolo Nutini, The Streets, Paul Heaton with guest singer Rianne Downey, and Keane top the line-up.

Other eye-catching highlights include a DJ set from none other than Manchester United legend Gary Neville and the Charlatans' Tim Burgess.

Nile Rogers performed at the festival in 2023. (Image: George Harrison)

Tim Burgess said: "I'm very excited about the prospect of DJing with Gary - he's got great taste in music.

"Last time we shared a stage was when he joined The Charlatans on guitar. Can't promise we'll be doing any songs together but there might be an impromptu singalong at some point."

More than 120 more artists today join the line-up for Kendal Calling including Declan McKenna, The Reytons, The Snuts, Kate Nash, Pale Waves , Katy B,CMAT, Lottery Winners and Heather Small.

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Russell Howard and Liverpudlian comedian Paul Smith will perform over the weekend.

Kendal favourites Dick & Dom will be back with the highest octane performance of the weekend, as well as serving up catchy summer melodies, as will Pip Blom, The Royston Club, Temples and The Lancashire Hotpots. 

The woodlands are a popular feature of the festival. (Image: Tom Martin)

Kendal Calling’s late-night offerings will include Shy FX, Orbital DJ, and Craig Charles. 

Andy Smith, Kendal Calling co-founder said: “After the week we have had, bring on the summer! It is with much joy and excitement we share with you today the biggest Kendal Calling lineup to date.

"From the incredible Paolo Nutini closing the Sunday night and Keane, Sugababes, Paul Heaton & Rianne Downey and Katy B gracing our fields for the first time, joined by old friends Noel Gallagher and his High Flying Birds and The Streets closing the Friday and Saturday night respectively, we have the perfect ingredients for a fantastically celebratory weekend.

"But as ever the most important ingredient is YOU - and we can’t to see you in the fields."

Kendal once again comes Calling in 2024 from August 1 - 4 2024. Tickets are available at www.kendalcalling.co.uk.