The Prodigy, Skindred and many more for Kendal Calling 2025
More than 80 acts have been confirmed today
Kendal Calling has announced its blockbuster line-up for its 20th anniversary extravaganza, including all four headliners.
Topping the line-up are anthemic indie rockers the Courteeners (Friday), superstar DJ Fatboy Slim (Saturday), rave-rock titans The Prodigy (Sunday), and riotous Leeds lads Kaiser Chiefs (Thursday).
Enthusing about their bill-topping slot, Courteeners frontman Liam Fray says: “Our set in 2019 was electric and was, so I’m told, one of the biggest singalongs Kendal Calling has ever witnessed.
“So it goes without saying that we can’t wait to get back on the main stage, playing to 40,000 of you lovely lot. And as if that wasn’t enough, we’ve got 20 years of Kendal to celebrate, too. It’s going to be massive.”
Kendal Calling takes place from Thursday 31st July to Sunday 3rd August 2025 in the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District.
Also among the 80+ acts confirmed today are Travis, The Last Dinner Party, The Wombats, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Maximo Park, Skindred, The Lottery Winners, Scouting for Girls, and Corinne Bailey Rae.
Thom Rylance of The Lottery Winners said, “Kendal Calling was our first proper festival, many years ago. And I think we’ve played it every year since. Except maybe one year, and I’m sure everybody said that was the worst year in history.
“I’ve had some of my most emotionally overwhelming moments of pride on stages in that field. Core memories I’ll never forget. The first festival that ever took a chance on our band, for that we’re forever grateful. Weird to say a festival feels like a homecoming show, I know, but it really does.”
Two Absolute Radio presenters will also perform at Kendal Calling - Jason Manford with a stand-up comedy performance, and Tim Burgess who will team up with the Royal Northern College of Music Orchestra for a truly unique set.
Other live acts include The K’s, Reverend & The Makers, The Pigeon Detectives, Inspiral Carpets, Alfie Templeman, The Big Moon, The Royston Club, Nieve Ella, Lindisfarne, The Skints, and Sports Team.
Bringing mind-bending DJ sets to Lowther Deer Park are turntable wizards DJ Yoda and Mr Scruff, and Dub Pistols also perform.
Kendal Calling tickets:
Tickets for Kendal Calling went on sale in August and demand has surpassed all expectations. Fans have snapped up their Kendal Calling tickets at record speed with over 70% of tickets sold already.
Pre-sale tickets for Kendal Calling’s 20th adventure are on sale from 10am on Saturday 2 November, with general on sale from Absolute Radio Tickets at 10am on Monday 4th November.
Andy Smith, Kendal Calling co-founder, says: “I can’t quite believe that we’re about to celebrate twenty years of Kendal Calling. From humble beginnings welcoming 900 party goers to Kendal’s Abbot Hall, to an astonishing 40,000 of you who turn out every year to revel in the sheer joy and excitement of the perfect party, a glorious gathering in the fields of Lowther Deer Park - wow.
“Reflecting on the journey so far, the moments made and the community created, it really is quite emotional and remarkably special. It’s also the perfect excuse for our biggest party to date!
“Let’s come together to celebrate 20 marvellous years, joined by headliners Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy, Kaiser Chiefs and so many more. These are some of my favourite acts ever and I was thinking just last night, it might be Halloween but it feels like Christmas! I'm so excited to see you all next summer in the place we love to call home - the fields.”
Kerrang! Radio's guide to the best upcoming tours and festivals:
You Me At Six - March 2025
Following the news that after two glorious decades together, they would be splitting, You Me At Six are alas embarking on their farewell tour in 2025. Their final tour - 'The Final Nights of Six Tour' - is taking place throughout March and April, and having opened at Dublin 3Olympia on Friday 7th March 2025, is set to conclude with their last-ever show at London OVO Arena Wembley on Friday 4th April 2025.
Skunk Anansie - March 2025
March and April 2025 will see British rock livewires Skunk Anansie take on their 14-date UK tour. Opening up their tour at London Roundhouse on Saturday 29th March, they are set to perform in Bristol, Cardiff, Nottingham, Manchester, Birmingham, Norwich, Cambridge, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Bournemouth and Brighton, before concluding at Guildford G Live on Wednesday 16th April.
Ghost - April 2025
Fiendishly ecclesial Swedish rockers Ghost will play four headline shows around UK arenas next year, as they have lined up a fresh UK tour for April 2025. The epic shows will serve as the opening dates for the band's biggest ever world tour - beginning at Manchester AO Arena on Tuesday 15th April 2025, before playing Glasgow OVO Hydro (Wed 16th April), London The O2 (Sat 19th April), and Birmingham Utilita Arena (Sun 20th April).
Incubus - April 2025
Performing their landmark 2001 album 'Morning View' in its glorious entirety, Incubus will play a very special one-off gig at London's The O2 on Saturday 26 April 2025. The show will be the band's only UK and Ireland concert of the year, and will also see the delve into their back catalogue to perform their biggest hits.
Twenty One Pilots - May 2025
May 2025 will see Twenty One Pilots complete their seven-date UK & Ireland arena tour, celebrating Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun's latest studio album 'Clancy'. Part of the duo's multi-year global headline 'The Clancy World Tour', Twenty One Pilots play arena dates in Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast, Dublin, and Manchester before culminating with two shows at The O2 in London, from 5th-14th May 2025.
Iron Maiden - June 2025
50 years since bassist Steve Harris formed Iron Maiden, the rock titans will be heading on a very special anniversary tour around the UK & Ireland. The 'Run For Your Lives Tour' kicks off in Budapest at the end of May, with dates coming to the UK from 21st June. With five shows in the UK and Ireland in June 2025, Iron Maiden will play indoor concerts at Birmingham Utilita Arena (Sat 21st), Manchester Co-Op Live (Sun 22nd) and Glasgow OVO Hydro (Mon 30th), as well as two colossal outdoor shows at Dublin Malahide Castle (Wed 25th) and London Stadium (Sat 28th).
A Day To Remember - June 2025
Following the success of their extensive US tour dates and festival performances, high-energy genre-defying A Day To Remember will be bringing a special headline show to London in 2025! On Tuesday 24th June 2025, the band will be performing at the iconic O2 Academy Brixton.
Hardy - June 2025
Country rock superstar Hardy will play his first-ever headline UK and Ireland tour this summer, from Wednesday 23rd June 2025 to Thursday 3rd July. Starting in Birmingham, the 'wait in the truck' star will visit London, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin. Bec O'Malley is the support act in Birmingham while Nashville's McCoy Moore opens proceedings at all other dates.
Linkin Park - June 2025
As part of their 'From Zero World Tour 2025', which kicks off in Mexico in January and wraps in Brazil in November, Linkin Park will be bringing a huge show to London's Wembley Stadium, taking place on Saturday 28th June 2025. The support acts at the 90,000-capacity concert at the world-famous London venue will come from the fast-ascending metallers Spiritbox, and rapper JPEGMafia.
Deftones - June 2025
Sacramento rock music titans Deftones have announced the biggest headline UK show of their entire career - London's Crystal Palace Park on Sunday 29th June 2025, in what will be their first concert in these shores in three years. With more to be announced, the very special guests at the show will be the band's fellow music icons Weezer, while hardcore outfit High Vis are also set to perform.
Black Sabbath - July 2025
The legendary Black Sabbath's original line-up will be reuniting for Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert, taking place at Villa Park in Birmingham this summer. The all-day concert, dubbed 'Back to the Beginning', will be held at Aston Villa's stadium on Saturday 5th July 2025, and it will feature Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward - marking their first performance together in 20 years together, with a short Ozzy solo set and a stellar line-up of musicians they influenced. Joining Black Sabbath and Ozzy at the concert, playing sets throughout the day, will be an array of rock legends, including thrash metal titans Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. Check out the full Back to the Beginning line-up here.
Pierce the Veil - September 2025
As part of the 'I Can't Hear You World Tour', Pierce the Veil have announced that they will take on five UK & Ireland arena shows in September 2025. The UK & Ireland leg is set to begin at Dublin 3 Arena on 20th September, and then visit London, Manchester, Glasgow and finally Birmingham on 27th. Support at all dates comes from Cavetown, Hot Mulligan, and Crawlers.
Parkway Drive - October 2025
Parkway Drive will bring us three English arena shows in October 2025, as part of a much larger European tour, in honour of their 20th anniversary. Promising their 'most ambitious stage production to date' and an 'immersive live experience like never before', the three shows will take place at Parkway Drive play London OVO Arena Wembley (Sat 4th Oct), Birmingham Utilita Arena (Sun 5th Oct) and Manchester AO Arena (Mon 6th Oct).
Disturbed - October 2025
Disturbed will be embarking on their 'The Sickness' anniversary UK & Ireland tour with Megadet in October - celebrating 25 years since the release of their blockbuster debut album of the same name. Disturbed will be completing a five-date UK and Ireland arena tour, opening at Birmingham Utilita Arena on Monday 20th October, and travelling through Dublin 3Arena, Manchester AO Arena and London The O2 before concluding at Glasgow OVO Hydro on Tuesday 28th October. They will perform two sets each night – 'The Sickness' in its entirety followed by a greatest hits set. Metal legends Megadeth are the very special guests at all European dates, including the UK and Ireland.
Till Lindemann - November 2025
Rammstein vocalist Till Lindemann is set to play a London concert in autumn 2025, as part of his solo 'Meine Welt Tour' across Europe. The concert, which will serve as his second solo concert on these shores, will take place on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at London OVO Arena Wembley - two years on from his debut UK solo show at the same venue. The show will feature support from Aesthetic Perfection.
Volbeat - November 2025
In support of their ninth studio album 'God of Angels Trust', Danish rockers Volbeat announced a November 2025 UK tour. Boldly titled Greatest of All Tours Worldwide, the tour will serve as their first on UK shores in three years. Volbeat's 2025 UK tour will kick off at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena on Wednesday 5th November, and visit Cardiff, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham before concluding at London OVO Arena Wembley on Wednesday 13th November.
The Offspring - November 2025
Punk icons The Offspring are coming to the UK next autumn for a five-date arena tour, as part of a larger global tour in support of their new studio album 'Supercharged'. Opening their tour at Cardiff Utilita Arena on Monday 10th November 2025, The Offspring then play London The O2, Newcastle Utilita Arena, Manchester AO Arena, and Glasgow OVO Hydro as part of the trek - with Simple Plan serving as the special guests at all dates.
Sabaton - December 2025
Swedish power metallers Sabaton will perform a trio of English arena shows in December 2025. As part of their 'The Legendary Tour', we can expect shows at London's The O2 on Thursday 4th December, Manchester Co-op Live on Friday 5th December, and Nottingham Motorpoint Arena on Saturday 6th December. Sabaton will be joined on stage by The Legendary Orchestra, claiming they're set to "make history".
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