South Lakes Live: A New Family Friendly Micro Festival in Kirkby Lonsdale

Posted 23 April 2025 by Alexandra Mackintosh

The inaugural South Lakes Live festival will take place over three days at Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club from Friday 2 May to Sunday 4 May, offering a family friendly atmosphere for all to enjoy music, crafts, street food and even maypole dancing.

On the lineup are some of the UK’s finest tribute acts, including The Luke Combs Experience, It’s Not Taylor, Utmost Elton, Oasus and The Sum of Sheeran. They’ll appear alongside a selection of up-and-coming grassroots artists – such as The Moonshine Shakers, The Size, Running Standard and The Out And Out Blues Band – with a state-of-the-art video wall on stage and DJ Lee le Brie keeping the energy high between acts.

Alongside fantastic live music, there’ll also be lots to keep families entertained – think arts and crafts workshops, a wellness area with activities like yoga and mini fairground rides too.

To keep you well fed and ready to dance, a street food village will offer an array of cuisine ranging from Greek and Jamaican to British classics and much more. You’ll also find sweet treats like local artisan ice cream, waffles and churros.

Fancy a drink? A fully-stocked bar will feature newly released custom beers from Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery alongside a range of lagers and ciders. Plus, there will be a cocktail bar serving wine and soft drinks.

Festival organiser, Stu Taylor, says: “We are thrilled to be bringing South Lakes Live to Kirkby Lonsdale for the very first time; the town hasn’t seen an event quite like this before and it’s all been carefully planned to create a fantastic family atmosphere suitable for all ages.

“With a big marquee and outdoor feel, people will not only soak in some fantastic music, food and culture, but they’ll do it against a stunning backdrop nestled between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales!”

Weekend and daily tickets (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) are available for adults, teenagers and children aged 5 to 13. Under 5s are free, but do need their own ticket – so be sure to add them to your basket if you’re visiting with little ones. Gates open at Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club, from 3pm on Friday 2 May.

Tickets are on sale now via this link. To check out the full line-up for South Lakes Live, visit @southlakeslive on Facebook or Instagram.

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South Lakes Live is being highlighted by the Visit Kirkby Lonsdale campaign, which has received funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is being supported by Westmorland & Furness Council.