Kendal Calling 2024 turned Lowther Deer Park into a festival town, drawing 40,000 fans and hundreds of artists to celebrate four days of music and fun against the beautiful backdrop of the Cumbrian hills.
Thursday: A Perfect Kickoff
The festival started with a bang on Thursday. Paul Heaton and Rianne Downey stunned the crowd with their performances. Earlier in the day, Declan McKenna had everyone dancing with his mix of old hits and new songs.
Photo (Kendal Calling/ Tom Martin)
Friday: Rock Legends
Friday was a dream for rock fans. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds delivered a headline performance that will be remembered for years. The day also featured exciting new artists like CMAT, Flowerovlove, and DEADLETTER, alongside big names like Keane and The Snuts.
Photo (Kendal Calling/George Harrison)
Saturday: Take me back to the 00’s Sound
Saturday was all about high-energy performances. The Streets had everyone’s energy high with crowd surfing and their famous “Dry Your Eyes Mate.” and “Who’s Got the Bag.”
The Lightning Seeds, Kate Nash, and Peace took us back with their beloved tracks.
Russell Howard had everyone laughing, while the Sugababes kept the energy high with their classic pop bops like “Push the Button,” “Too Lost In You,” and a crowd-spinning performance with “Round Round.”
Heather Small had the entire crowd moving with “Moving on Up” and her iconic noughties hit “Proud.”
Photo (Kendal Calling/ Nat Argent)
Sunday: Paolo Fever
Sunday kicked off with a bang as the Lancashire Hotpots brought the house down with their hilarious rendition of “Egg Sausage Chips and Beans,” getting the whole crowd moving and raising the energy levels high.
One festivalgoer said, “If they don’t make you want a chippy tea, I don’t know what will.”
Gary Neville made his festival debut with a DJ set alongside Tim Burgess. Manchester’s own Pale Waves got funky and kept the crowd moving. The day also saw amazing performances from Revival, Royal Otis, and Red Rum Club.
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The iconic Paolo Nutini finished the festival with a mesmerising performance, delivering emotional renditions of “Last Request” and “Iron Sky.” His soulful singing provided the perfect ending to an unforgettable festival.
Photo (Kendal Calling/ Tom Martin)
Excitement for Kendal Calling 2025
As Kendal Calling looks ahead to its 20th anniversary, anticipation is high for next year’s event, scheduled for July 31 to August 3, 2025. Tickets go on sale at 10 am on August 8, 2024, with prices staying the same as this year, so mark your calendars!
Kendal Calling co-founder Andy Smith thanked everyone who attended, celebrating the festival’s sense of community and joy. He praised the incredible lineup and hinted that this year might have been the best yet.
For more details and tickets, visit www.kendalcalling.co.uk.
