The Principal

06/09/2026

❤️ A SINCERE THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US ❤️

What an incredible Kendal Music Festival weekend it has been!

We would like to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited The Principal, supported the fantastic performers and helped create such a wonderful atmosphere throughout the festival.

Seeing so many familiar faces, alongside lots of new ones, enjoying the music and supporting our pub truly meant the world to us. We are incredibly grateful to every single person who came through our doors.

Your continued kindness, friendship and support never go unnoticed. The Principal wouldn’t be what it is without you all.

With our sincerest thanks and appreciation,

Debbie, Richard & all the team at The Principal ❤️🎶🍻

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Early evening boogie !!!!!

06/09/2026

🍹✨ Our Cocktail Queen Ella is on the ball with our super-tasty new season cocktails!

First up… California Dreaming ☀️🌴

Where else could you enjoy TWO premium-spirit cocktails for just £10—and you can mix and match too!

Only at The Principal! 🍸🥂

05/09/2026

🎶⚽ FINISHING THE KENDAL MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEKEND IN STYLE! ⚽🎶

Join us at The Principal this Sunday for an action-packed day of live sport, followed by a fantastic night of live music!

⚽ 12:00pm – Birmingham City v Wolves
🏍️ 12:30pm – World Superbikes
⚽ 2:00pm – Everton v Manchester United
⚽ 4:30pm – Arsenal v Chelsea

Then from 7:30pm, the brilliant Johanna Batterby takes over—performing a powerhouse mix of pop, rock and Motown favourites! 🎤✨

🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🍻 Great drinks
🎶 Brilliant live music
🥳 Fantastic atmosphere

Let’s finish an incredible Kendal Music Festival Weekend together—right in the heart of Kendal!

⭐ THE PRINCIPAL—THE PLACE TO BE! ⭐

05/09/2026

🎸🔥 TONIGHT AT THE PRINCIPAL! 🔥🎸

They may be Growing Old Disgracefully… but they still know how to ROCK! 🤘

Join us for a brilliant evening of live Country, Rock and Blues as Kendal Music Festival continues!

📅 Saturday 5th September 2026
⏰ Live from 8.00pm
📍 The Principal

Great music, great drinks and a fantastic Saturday-night atmosphere—don’t miss it! 🍻🎶

ROCKIN’ SINCE FOREVER!

05/09/2026

🎵 SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER from 10.00 pm. 🎵🎶
Be transported back to the vibrant and eclectic era of the 1980s as we wrap up Day 2 of the Kendal Music Festival with sounds of the 80's. As soon as the band finishes their set, prepare to be immersed in a nostalgic journey filled with the iconic sounds that defined a generation. From the infectious beats of synth-pop to the anthemic choruses of rock and new wave, this musical voyage will capture the spirit and energy of a decade that left an indelible mark on music history. So dust off your leg warmers, tease up your hair, and lose yourself in the electrifying atmosphere of the 80s as we celebrate the timeless tunes that continue to inspire and unite music lovers across the globe. Let’s make this a night to remember!

05/09/2026

🎶⚽ KENDAL MUSIC FESTIVAL — DAY TWO! ⚽🎶

The festival will be in full swing at The Principal, but football fans don’t need to worry—we’ll continue showing all the Premier League fixtures uninterrupted!

Throughout the live music, we’ll also be showing a selection of your other scheduled live sports in our downstairs bar.

🎤 Fantastic live music
⚽ Uninterrupted Premier League action
🏉 Even more live sport downstairs
🍻 One brilliant atmosphere!

Whatever you’re coming to watch—or listen to—The Principal is the place to be!

04/09/2026

⚽🎶 WHAT A SATURDAY AT THE PRINCIPAL! 🎶⚽

It’s Kendal Music Festival – Day Two, with a fantastic line-up of Premier League football and FREE live music taking us right through the day and into the night!

⚽ 12:30pm – Newcastle United v Bournemouth
🎤 2:45pm – Jon Mac
🎸 3:45pm – Mikey Nolan
⚽ 5:30pm – Hull City v Aston Villa
🎶 8:00pm – Growing Old Disgracefully 3 piece band

From the first kick to the final song, we’ve got big screens, cold drinks, brilliant live music and an unbeatable atmosphere!

🍻 FREE ENTRY — COME AND ENJOY AN ACTION-PACKED FESTIVAL SATURDAY!

📍 The Principal, Kendal Market Place
⭐ THE PLACE TO BE! ⭐