Foals, Stereophonics, Supergrass & Primal Scream to headline Kendal Calling 2020
See the phenomenal line-up
Last updated 29th Jan 2020
Foals, Stereophonics, Supergrass and Primal Scream have been revealed as the blockbuster headliners of Kendal Calling 2020!
Celebrating its 15th glorious year this summer, Kendal Calling once again takes place at the stunning surroundings of Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District on the weekend of Thursday 30th July to Sunday 2nd August 2020. This year’s theme with be Kendal Calling Goes to the Arcade.
Guaranteed to be a sell out once again, tickets for Kendal Calling 2020 will fly fast when they go on sale from Absolute Radio Tickets at 6pm on Thursday 30th January.
To mark its landmark 15th birthday in style, Kendal Calling boasts its biggest line-up yet with Oxford’s prodigal sons Foals, Welsh indie-rock legends Stereophonics, the recently reunited Supergrass and influential music legends Primal Scream all topping the bill.
Also on the phenomenal line-up across the weekend are acts including Blossoms, The Kooks, Johnny Marr, You Me At Six, DMA’s, Pale Waves, The Zutons, Dizzee Rascal, Reef, Elvana (the planet’s premier Elvis fronted Nirvana tribute band), Sister Sledge, Jade Bird, Sundara Karma and The Lancashire Hotpots.
For the very first time in Kendal Calling history, there will be comedy on the Main Stage from the inimitable Bill Bailey.
The comedy icon enthuses: “I’m delighted to be playing the 15th Kendal Calling. This will be my first time at this great festival... I love performing to new crowds, and I love the Lakes so this is the perfect combo for me!”
For the dance music aficionados out there, the Afterglow area (previously the Glow Tent) will feature sets from Andy C, Hannah Wants, Jungle (DJ Set), DJ Yoda: History of Gaming, 808 State, Dub Phizik & Strategy, Jaguar Skills, All Back To Bez’s DJ Set, Emerald and many more.
Elsewhere, there are delights to be found on the Woodlands Stage (curated by Frank Turner), Chai Wallah, Tim Peaks and Yam Riot.
Kendal Calling director Andy Smith says: “This is it! This is our most staggering lineup yet, to celebrate our 15-year journey.
“We have been trying to get Foals on the bill for many years, and it’s long been a dream to have Supergrass and their very large back catalogue of hits joining us - the first album I ever bought! But what would a birthday party be without old friends? We are happy campers indeed knowing that Stereophonics, Primal Scream and Dizzee Rascal will be joining us in the fields.
“The music is only part of the fun - this year more than any other we’re really ramping up immersive activities and games right across the park and very excited to be announcing a whole line-up of new areas, venues, activities and events over the coming months. Roll on summer!”
Kendal Calling is as innovative, fan-focused, independent festival renowned for more than just music with visitors enjoying four days of arts installations, comedy, cabaret, cinema, magic, kids’ entertainment, gourmet food and real ale all within the confines of what is surely the most beautiful festival site in the UK.
Expect gaming delights at every turn, from retro arcade games, crazy challenges, legendary characters, the costume parade and retro sports day fun all setting up shop across the weekend.
The Kendal Calling 2020 line-up poster looks like this:
What is the Kendal Calling 2020 line-up?
The full list of artists announced for Kendal Calling 2020 today are as follows:
Foals
Stereophonics
Supergrass
Primal Scream
Bill Bailey
Blossoms
Craig David Presents TS5
The Kooks
Dizzee Rascal
Johnny Marr
You Me At Six
Dmas
Sundara Karma
Pale Waves
The Magic Gang
Scouting For Girls
808.State
The Zutons
Easy Life
Sister Sledge
Elvana
Shaggy
Jade Bird
The Murder Capital
The K’s
Heather Small
Reef
Marika Hackman
Pulled Apart By Horses
The Lathums
The Academic
The Lancashire Hotpots
Craig Charles
Honeyblood
The Reytons
Tom Mcguire & The Brassholes
Lauran Hibberd
Emily Burns
James Holt
Liines
Phoebe Green
The Lottery Winners
Ellysse Mason
Dirty Laces
Aaron Smith
The Illicits
The Hara
The Goa Express
Revivalry
AFTERGLOW:
Andy C
Hannah Wants
Jungle DJ Set
Dj Yoda: History Of Gaming
Dub Phizix & Strategy
Jaguar Skills
Levelz
North Base
Flava D
Jaguar
Emerald
Slamboree
All Back To Bez’s DJ Set
Dub Pistols
Mr Wilson’s Second Liners
Mr Motivator
The She Street Band
Barrioke
The Sunday Supercade
Freear DJ Set
Bandaoke
Dj Fallback
The Mario Brothers DJ Set
Drum N Bounce
CHAI WALLAH:
Kong Dia Ntotila
Royal Sounds
True Stays
The Ashton Jones Project
Year Of The Dog
Sound Of The Sirens
WOODLANDS STAGE:
Xtra Mile Recordings Takeover curated by Frank Turner:
Skinny Lister
Sonic Boom 6
Ducking Punches
Brand New Friend
TIM PEAKS:
Hyyts
Aoife Nessa Francis
Rockit Presents...
Jupiter Strange
Rob Deering’s Beat This
Claire Welles
Sunday Night Curated By Bob Stanley Keel Her
Denise Johnson
Tim Peaks FM with Chris Hawkins
The Red Stains
YAM RIOT (Day):
Delagrave
Flynt
Prowles
Springfield
Melanie Baker
The Silver Bars
Paint
Gumshoe
YAM RIOT (Night presented by Earache):
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Massive Wagons
Hacktivist
Evil Scarecrow
Black Futures
Nova Twins
Nosebleed
Hands Off Gretel
Church Of The Cosmic Skull
LIVE:
Arcades
Skylights
Kendos
Sallow Pillow
Velvet Shakes
The People
Red Corner
Flat Cap Brass
PLUS:
Dave Haslam
Clint Boon
Flex 80s Disco Workout Classics
Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Decks
Drum N Bounce
KENDAL CALLING SOUNDSYSTEM:
Shaolin Monkey
DJ Fallback
B.U.M.S. (Barrow Underground Music Society)
Lost Colours
Howling Rhythm
Back To 2006 Disco
Farmer Of Funk
SOAPBOX:
Punk In Drublic