Wolf Alice, Biffy Clyro, Two Door Cinema Club, The Kooks lead line-up for Kendal Calling 2026

Biffy Clyro is noted to be one of the biggest headliners to be hosted at Kendal Calling 2026. The Kooks are set to headline the opening night, celebrating twenty years of their debut album Inside In/Inside Out, while Two Door Cinema Club are set to perform their debut album Tourist History in full, alongside a collection of "greatest hits".

Over 120 acts have been announced to join the headliners, including The Vaccines, The Libertines, Scissor Sisters, Groove Armada, and more. The programme will also feature comedy, live art, installations, parties, talks, films, parades, and more to be revealed in the coming months. Since launching in 2006, Kendal Calling has sold out every edition — including this year's celebration of the festival's anniversary.

Speaking on the announcement of the 2026 line-up, Kendal Calling co-founder Ben Robinson shares: “I’m so excited to reveal next year’s line-up! Our brilliant team has secured a line-up worthy of the jaw dropping faith the Kendal Calling family put in us each year. Selling 98% of the tickets before announcing a single artist is the biggest compliment we could ever receive, so here's an early Christmas present to say thank you!”

“It’s been a long time coming booking Biffy Clyro, we’ve been courting them like blushing school kids for a decade, it will be a true highlight. As will Wolf Alice as they bring a big smile to the Cumbrian hills. 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.”