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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

The Bouldering Session

– Presented by adidas

The Bouldering Session returns to Kendal Mountain Festival for its fourth year, bringing together climbers, characters and some of the biggest names from the world of bouldering.

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Jennifer Potter – Looking for Mr Schwitters:

A Lake District journey into the life, art and legacy of Kurt Schwitters

Looking for Mr Schwitters is a celebration of the Lake District as a place of refuge, imagination and renewal.

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The Horseback Adventure Session

– Presented by Blundstone

Welcome to the world of horseback adventure where the spirit of exploration meets the timeless bond between humans and horses.

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Ed Douglas – Upland:

The Strange History and Vital Future of Britain’s Mountains

Upland repopulates Britain’s mountains with the kings and monks, soldiers and poets, engineers and industrialists, visionaries and campaigners who made them what they are.

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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 – as we genuinely love taking our stories on the road!

As well as the UK Tour, we also run other amazing events throughout the year. You can find more details here.

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Festival

The weekend (19-22 Nov 2026) will be packed full as we celebrate adventure, nature, the environment and exploration. Expect 200+ live sessions, 300+ speakers, 170+ films and 50+ activities.

Plus, our Basecamp village will host loads of outdoor brands, charities and stages to host over 70 free talks.

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Passes are on sale

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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