You can now buy Kendal Calling tickets before general sale kicks off, but fans are divided over 2026 lineup

You can now buy Kendal Calling tickets before general sale kicks off, as the 2026 lineup is finally revealed (buy tickets here).

Today (December 16), it was announced Biffy Clyro will headline next year's event at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District.

The Scottish rockers will be in good company too, with The Kooks, Two Door Cinema Club, and Wolf Alice also on the bill.

Other notable acts include huge names such as Scissor Sisters, Gabrielle, The Libertines, The Vaccines, and Groove Armada.

The news comes shortly after Biffy Clyro bass player James Johnston announced he would not join the band on their upcoming tour due to mental health issues.

Set to take place between July 30 and August 2, approximately 40,000 music lovers expected to attend, and fans have been sharing their thoughts on next year's lineup.

"Biffy Clyro would be my main band on there, although with that said, I only really know like Witch Fever out of all of the other bands," one wrote on Reddit. "They always seem out of place wherever they play, but that's part of their charm in my opinion."

Another said, "Hopefully this ends the debate of Biffy coming back to Download. The best thing on here is Wolf Alice."

A third added: "Decent lineup for Kendal Calling next year!!"

So, where can you buy tickets, and what time does general sale open? Find out what you need to know below.

Where to buy 2026 Kendal Calling tickets

In case you missed it, 90 percent of tickets sold before the lineup was even announced, so you'll need to hurry if you're keen to be a part of the crowd.

General sale kicks off at 10am on Thursday, December 18 via See Tickets. We recommend logging in 15 minutes before general sale opens to avoid disappointment.

If you can't wait that long, resale tickets are already available on Viagogo.

To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites.

The Libertines performing at Kendal Calling in 2018 (Carla Speight/Getty Images)

How much do Kendal Calling tickets cost?

There's the option to purchase a three-day camping pass with prices listed below. For those of you who want to make it a summer to remember, you can book a six-person bell tent for £795 or luxury bedouin tent for £1,845. As for transport, you can book a coach from over 20 locations via the National Express here. Return fares start from just £26. See you there?

Kendal Calling 2026 camping prices:

• Adult weekend camping: Prices start from £245
• Teen weekend camping: Prices start from £119
• Child weekend camping: Prices start from £41.50
• Under five camping: Prices start from £11