This year’s Keswick Mountain Festival is set to be the biggest yet.
Organisers said there had been a surge in ticket sales – up 15 per cent year-on-year – and many events were already sold out for the the festival, which takes place from May 15 to May 17.
Organisers have added new features to the programme for visitors, and enhanced facilities and systems to accommodate the expected increase in numbers.
Founded in 2007 and sponsored by outdoor brand Thule, Keswick Mountain Festival has a mix of outdoor sports and activities, live music, speakers, food and drink, and exhibitors and retail.
The heart of it is the Festival Village in Crow Park on the shore of Derwentwater.
As well as being a base for the start and finish of races and other events during the festival, the Festival Village will host three bars, with greater capacity and more staff than in 2025.
On-site registration for sports events will be open for longer, and two extra attractions have now been confirmed for festival goers to enjoy.
After a successful debut last year, Kendal Film Nights return to Keswick Mountain Festival on Friday May 15 and Saturday May 16, delivered in partnership with Kendal Mountain Festival.
Friday’s A Running Special will feature a curated selection of local and international running films celebrating every aspect of the sport, from tarmac and trails to mud and scree, including stories from competitive fell runners to an 86-year-old marathon runner.
Saturday’s Kendal Mountain UK Tour programme will showcase award-winning short adventure films capturing some of the world’s most stunning landscapes, appealing to both avid explorers and those who simply appreciate the beauty of nature.
Also new to the Friday night line-up is the Quick Draw Score (QDS), from the team behind the Quid Games series.
QDS is a 60-minute urban orienteering challenge with a DJ, delivered by SportsShoes and British Orienteering, and sponsored by adidas TERREX.
Another addition to Keswick Mountain Festival this year include is a sauna at the event’s campsite at Springs Farm.
The festival is recruiting extra helpers for this year’s event.
All volunteers are entitled to free camping (tents only) and car parking, along with access to the festival’s speaker and live music programmes when they’re not on duty.
Full details of the volunteering opportunities can be found at https://keswickmountainfestival.co.uk/volunteer
