This year’s Keswick Mountain Festival is set to be the biggest yet.
The event began yesterday and over 22,000 people are expected to attend this weekend.
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, delivered in partnership with Kendal Mountain Festival.
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.
Another addition to Keswick Mountain Festival this year include is a sauna at the event’s campsite at Springs Farm.
