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2026 Festival: tickets are now live

Join us for the world’s largest outdoor cultural festival as we share stories of adventure, exploration and nature. Connect with over 25’000 outdoor enthusiasts and be inspired by some truly amazing individuals.

Each month between July and October, we will release newly confirmed events,

with the film programme announced mid-October.

The Festival Ticket Passes are now on sale!

Taking place 19 - 22 November, with over 200 live sessions, featuring 300+ speakers, screening 150+ films, hosting 10+ parties, 60+ activities and workshops plus a few new surprises too!

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North Downs Mountain Festival

11-13 June 2027 | Shalford Park, Guildford

INTRODUCING THE UK’S MOST EXCITING NEW OUTDOOR SUMMER FESTIVAL.

The official sibling event to Kendal Mountain Festival, North Downs Mountain Festival is created by Kendal Mountain Events and Raccoon Media Group for outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers and anyone who loves the outdoors.

Set to become the South East’s largest outdoor cultural event, it will bring the world-class Kendal Mountain Festival experience beyond Cumbria for the first time, into one of the country’s most iconic natural landscapes.

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This Week's 2026 Festival Spotlight Events

E11 Remastered

– Directed by Paul Diffley

The film premiered back in 2006 and profiled Dave MacLeod's journey to climbing Rhapsody at Dumbarton Rock – the hardest trad route in the world at that point

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Zakia Sewell – Finding Albion:

Myth, Folklore and the Quest for a Hidden Britain

Finding Albion brings a hopeful story of Britain out from the shadows, giving us a deeper sense of who we are, and heralding the promise of a brighter future.

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In conversation with Bear Grylls

– presented by Modern Savage

An exciting Festival special. Outdoor Adventurer, Bear Grylls will be on stage and live in conversation with Journalist and Festival Patron, Keme Nzerem.

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Will Millard – Mapping Britain:

The Story of an Island through the Ordnance Survey Archives

In Mapping Britain, Will Millard brings the illustrious Ordnance Survey archive to life in a fully-illustrated story of Britain. 

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Kendal Mountain Trail Runs are back

Taking place over the Kendal Mountain Festival weekend (19-22 Nov), the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs are back, with a brand new race opportunity for 2026!

Choose from:

👟 adidas TERREX Kendal Mountain 10km Trail Run👟 The North Face Kendal Mountain 50km Ultra Run👟 NEW for 2026: The North Face Kendal Mountain 25km Trail Run

Grab your trainers, set your training plan, and pack your bags because these glorious trail runs are taking over Kendal again!

Race entries are now OPEN!

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2027 UK TOUR

Between February and May each year, we package up the spirit of ‘Kendal’ and go on Tour around the UK, we love taking our stories on the road!

Kendal Mountain Events returns for another season of adventure and human connection with live speakers and adventure films...

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Festival: The Film Edit

Don't let geography hinder the adventure.

Can't make it to Kendal this year?

We've selected a number of independent cinemas across the UK to screen a special curation of films while the festival is happening...

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Player

Pure inspiration, 24/7.  From exciting short film collections, to life affirming feature films, the Kendal Mountain Player has over 350 films to enjoy, plus old Festival favourites and award winning films, all from the comfort of your sofa.

On demand, anytime, anywhere.

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Our 2026 Presenting Partners

An enormous thank you to the brands who choose to support and help us in our mission to inspire and nurture more people to explore, respect, learn from and represent mountains, wilderness and their cultures.

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