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The much-anticipated International Film Programme is announced, celebrating filmmakers from across the globe. The Festival will screen more than 165 films, selected from over 650 entries that were submitted to the Kendal Mountain International Film Competition. Over the 2026 Festival weekend (19-22 November), the Film Programme will screen 26 world premieres, 48 UK premieres and 25 European premieres.

This four-day celebration of adventure, culture, nature and exploration invites outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers to come together and share stories through film, conversations, music, outdoor activities and unforgettable parties.

Prepare for unparalleled adventure as Kendal Mountain Festival announces its third line-up of confirmed speakers and events for the 2026 Festival, promising an unforgettable experience for over 25,000 outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers.

We've joined forces with Raccoon Media Group to stage North Downs Mountain Festival, a three-day outdoor cultural festival taking place at Shalford Park, Guildford, Surrey, from 11–13 June 2027.

The Festival’s packed programme will host over 450 events that include more than 300world-class athletes, explorers and artists, screening 150 films - from short stories to worldpremieres - and will feature over 60 activities and workshops.

Kendal Mountain Festival, the world’s largest outdoor cultural event, has released its first set of tickets for the 2026 Festival, which will take place 19 - 22 November.

Kendal Mountain, the world’s largest outdoor cultural event, has announced Helen Mort, the esteemed poet and author, to be its first Festival Laureate.

In partnership with Beyond Boundaries Films, Kendal Mountain has recently launched the KendalPitch initiative to award an emerging filmmaker with a £10,000 film grant to support their film project through short-form cinema.