What's On in Kendal
Things to do in and around Kendal: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.
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Kendal Mountain Festival: 19-22 Nov, passes from £25
The 2026 festival runs Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 November. A weekend pass is £205, day passes start at £25, and the film programme is not out until mid-October.
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Kendal Christmas lights switch-on: Friday 27 November
Kendal BID has set the switch-on for Friday 27 November 2026 in Market Place, times still to be confirmed. Its listings disagree on the December market date.
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Kendal fireworks 2026: no town display announced yet
Bonfire night is Thursday 5 November. Kendal Rugby Club's display is not on sale and its calendar is empty, but Low Wood Bay's 7.30pm display is bookable now.
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Kendal Torchlight postponed for 2026, back in 2027
Organisers paused the 26 September carnival on 5 May, blaming rising costs and lost funding. Their website still counts down to a procession that will not run.