Multiple outlets report that a notable “surprise” at Kendal Calling catches attendees off guard and draws attention during the festival. Both sources describe the moment as unexpected, with the accounts emphasizing surprise and audience reaction rather than detailing specific names or activities. The Manchester Evening News presents the event through a first-person style account, saying the writer attended Kendal Calling and experienced a “huge surprise” they did not anticipate. The Mirror likewise highlights that almost no one was expecting the special moment and states that it leaves people “gobsmacked.”