Kendal Calling 2026 reveals headliners Biffy Clyro and Wolf Alice

Kendal Calling has announced its 2026 line-up, including one of its “biggest ever headliners”.

Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro will take to the main stage at Lowther Deer Park, in the Lake District, following the success of their 10th studio album Futique.

They will be performing alongside fellow headliners Wolf Alice, The Kooks and Two Door Cinema Club.

Festival co-founder Ben Robinson said his team had been courting Biffy Clyro “like blushing school kids for a decade” and their performance would be a “true highlight”.

“As will Wolf Alice as they bring a big smile to the Cumbrian hills,” he said.

“Like any classic movie it’s not all about the leading roles, as ever we’re welcoming a cast of hundreds of artists to our stages and I can’t wait for you all to dig into this incredible group of musicians.”

It comes as Biffy Clyro bass player James Johnston announced he would not join the band on their upcoming tour due to mental health and addiction issues.

The festival takes place from 30 July until 2 August and will see more than 120 acts perform to about 40,000 people.

Other musical acts include Scissor Sisters, Gabrielle, The Libertines, Groove Armada and The Vaccines.

Fans of the festival will be pleased to hear regular guests Dick & Dom and The Lancashire Hotpots will also be making an appearance.

While many of the acts have now been announced, Kendal Calling will reveal more of its 2026 programme in the coming months.

It will include comedy, live art, installations, the illuminated wonderland of Lost Eden, Kids Calling, parties, talks, films and parades.

Kendal Calling was founded in 2006, when it was just a two-day event with capacity for 900 people.

The festival has sold out each year and is set to do the same in 2026 – as most of the tickets were bought before the acts were even announced.