Keswick Mountain Festival

Unforgettable Adventures in a Magnificent Mountainscape

Keswick Mountain Festival is a celebration of outdoor sports and adventure, running 15–17 May 2026. Expect a fully immersive experience, combining world-class mountain sports, live music, inspirational speakers, top outdoor brands, and a tempting selection of food and drink. With 18 sports events on offer including trail running, hiking, open water swimming, road cycling, triathlon, and adventure racing. There’s something for every adventurer.

 

Ticketing

Entry to a sports event includes full access to the festival village, daytime speakers, and live music. If you’d like to enjoy the festival without competing, a separate festival ticket is required. Wristbands are essential, without them, access after 5pm is not permitted.

See our sports events

 

Live music

The KMF Music Experience offers three fantastic venues to enjoy live music. Our open-air lakeside stage lets festival-goers soak up evening performances while taking in stunning views. Expect brilliant bands and headline DJs performing until 10pm.

For a more relaxed vibe, the Campervan Live Lounge in the heart of the food and drink zone will host acoustic sets, perfect for unwinding after your sporting adventures.

We will have an improved DJ Bar, a much larger venue. Music will once again be hosted by Electric Boutique with various DJs over the course of the weekend. 

See all Live Music Acts 

 

Inspirational Speakers

Keswick Mountain Festival hosts an extraordinary line-up of speakers, bringing together some of the most inspiring names in adventure, endurance, and outdoor pursuits. From ultra-running legend Jasmin Paris to journalist powerhouse David Walsh, mountaineer Alan Hinkes, wild swimmer Sara Barnes, and elite people in the world of outdoors sports including Renee McGregor, The MacLean Brothers, Nic Hardy, Jen Scotney, Kim Collison, Allie Bailey, Mitch Hutchcraft, and Deo Kato. These sessions are not to be missed.

 

Activities & Outdoors Brands

Some activities will be free at the point of access; others will be pay as you go. And cnce again we’ll have a superb brand expo with outdoor and travel brands who will be offering unique festival activities, as well as showcasing their marvellous merch.

 

Exceptional Value

We can’t tell you how grateful we are to every one of you that decides to attend KMF. We’re doing everything we can to keep costs down. Afterall, we really want you to come! We believe we have an incredible value offer that can’t be matched. If you buy a Sports Ticket or a Festival Ticket, you’ll have access to the evening live music, daytime Tent Talks, ALL WEEKEND (Friday to Sunday) within this one ticket. Just choose whatever works for you, and if needed, add in your camping and parking tickets.

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