Jason Manford heads up the comedy line up at this year's Kendal Calling, also appearing on the bill are: Justin Moorhouse, Rob Rouse, Russel Hicks, Phil Jerrod, Sarah Callaghan, John Hastings, Vince Atta, Bethany Black, Steve Shanyaski, Kiri Pritchard-Mclean, Laura Lexx and Katie Mulgrew.

Kendal Calling is set in the stunning surrounds of the Lake District’s Eridge Deer Park from Thursday 28th - Sunday 31st July.  This innovative, independent festival is renowned for more than just music and festival lovers will also enjoy 4 days of arts installations, comedy, gourmet food, kid’s entertainment and a real ale festival all within the confines of what is widely regarded to be the most beautiful festival site in the UK.

Artists previously announced for Kendal Calling 2016 include: Noel Gallagher & The High Flying Birds, Rudimental, Madness, The Charlatans Catfish & The Bottlemen, Ash, Everything Everything, Pete Doherty, Band of Skulls, The Hives, We are Scientists, The Darkness, Blossoms, Rat Boy, Craig David’s TS5, Sugarhill Gang, Toddla T, David Rodigan MBE, Pretty Vicious and Hooton Tennis Club.