Kendal Music Festival

Festivals
Friday 4 & Saturday 5 September

12–9pm | FREE

We’re excited to be part of Kendal Music Festival, a free celebration of local music, culture and community taking place across Kendal.

Organised by Kendal BID, the festival brings together talented musicians and artists from Kendal and the surrounding area, showcasing local talent while supporting the town’s venues and businesses.

Join us at Brewery Arts for live music, great food and refreshing drinks as we celebrate the brilliant music scene right here in the heart of Kendal.

Our Friday programme will take place in the Brewery Arts Bar, with live music throughout the day. On Saturday, we’ll be heading outside into our Garden, with the Malt Room providing an indoor alternative should the weather take a turn.

Soak up the atmosphere, discover some fantastic local artists and enjoy a drink or a bite to eat while you’re here. Food and drinks will be available to purchase throughout the festival.

Line-up and timings subject to change.

Friday

Tom Owen | 2.30–3.30pm
A local Cumbrian singer-songwriter bringing his music to the Brewery Arts Garden.

Rhiannon Paige | 4–4.45pm
This Bristol-based country-pop-rock powerhouse combines explosive vocals with bold storytelling, making her one of the UK’s rising musical rebels.

Cana | 5.15-7pm
Kendal based Cana, plays mostly 60s and 70s jazz, rock and folk covers as well as a few originals. Including the Beatles & Joni Mitchell covers.

Sarah Carey | 7.30–8pm
Kendal-based musician and songwriter Sarah Carey is known for her distinctive acoustic and punk performances, original music and contribution to the Cumbrian live music scene.

Freyja Evelyn | 8.20–9.30pm
Rising indie-folk singer-songwriter and guitarist Freyja Evelyn brings together ethereal storytelling with Scandinavian, English and Irish folk influences.

Saturday

Hiroshima Twinkie – 2-4pm

Lancaster based indie folk rock band, renowned for their rich four part vocal harmonies and distinctive country bluegrass influence.

Life In Neon – 4.45-6.15pm

Dynamic four-piece indie pop rock band from Lancaster. Blending shimmering melodies, infectious hooks and heartfelt lyricism, they craft a sound that feels both nostalgic and effortlessly modern.

The Peloton – 7-9pm

Energetic eight-piece indie/ska band from Lancaster, blending ska, jazz, reggae and indie pop into irresistibly danceable original tracks and unexpected ska covers.

Please note, food reservations are not required for Kendal Music Festival.

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