Keswick Mountain Festival to take over Lake District

Live music at Derwentwater shore at the Keswick Mountain Festival Credit: Keswick Mountain Festival

Over 20,000 people are expected to arrive in Keswick over the weekend for the Keswick Mountain Festival.

The four-day event, from Friday 9 June to Sunday 11 June, includes a number of sporting events for families, outdoor adventures, live music, speakers, camping and exhibitions.

Celebrities and artists expected to attend include:

  • KT Tunstall

  • Cast

  • The Christians

  • Sir Chris Bonington

  • Alan Hinkes

  • Nicky Spinks

  • Jasmin Paris

  • Lauren Steadman

Open water swimmers at the Keswick Mountain Festival Credit: Keswick Mountain Festival

Competitiors are expected to partake in triathlons, trail runs, open water swims, and a charity hiking challenge around Derwentwater to raise funds fro the National Trust.