Paradox Festival

Paradox Festival: Four Days of Madness in Muncaster

Listen up, you beautiful misfits. You’re about to enter Paradox Festival: a four-day extravaganza of music, mayhem, and Muncaster magic that’s less “quaint Lake District retreat” and more “the castle has officially lost control of its guests.” This isn’t a festival for the faint of heart—or for people who value sleep.

For four glorious days, we’re taking over the historic halls and sprawling grounds of Muncaster Castle, filling them with beats, booze, and a boatload of bad decisions. Expect medieval grandeur clashing with modern chaos in the most delightfully ridiculous way possible. Got a tiara? Bring it. Got glitter? Wear it. Got inhibitions? Leave them at the gate.

What’s on the Menu?

• A Soundtrack for Your Shenanigans

From indie bangers to thundering basslines, Paradox is bringing a lineup that’ll make you dance like you’re possessed. Bands, DJs, and maybe even a rogue bagpiper (we’re in a castle, after all)—this is music that slaps harder than your mate’s dodgy post-festival sunburn.

• Food So Good You’ll Cry (or Just Order Seconds)

We’re talking everything from wood-fired pizzas to gourmet burgers, vegan delights to ridiculous dessert trucks. Muncaster’s never smelled this good—or this tempting.

• Drinks, Glorious Drinks

Bars, craft beer tents, and cocktails so fancy you’ll start questioning your own social status. Whether you’re sipping champagne in the castle gardens or chugging cider under the stars, there’s no wrong way to drink at Paradox.

• Activities That Are Absolutely Bonkers

Because what’s a castle without a little mischief? Trail Running & Races through the greens like your yielding axes heading into battle, then try our drop-in massage and physio clinic for your battle-weary body, secret raves for your shadowy side, or yoga with a view that makes downward dog feel positively regal. Want something chill? Wander the grounds, explore the castle, or just lounge by the lake with a pint and a playlist.

• Races That Hurt So Good

Lace up, because we’ve got trail running routes and castle races that’ll make your legs scream and your heart sing. Whether you’re sprinting through the woods, taking on a beastly hill climb, or just here for the post-run pint, these courses combine the beauty of the Lake District with the kind of cardio that makes you question your life choices. It’s pain, but make it scenic.

Expect the Unexpected

This isn’t just a festival—it’s a lifestyle choice you’re going to remember forever (and regret slightly when you see your bank statement). Think lights-covered chaos, surreal moments of beauty, and the kind of community spirit that turns total strangers into lifelong party partners.

By day, you’re a festival adventurer. By night, you’re dancing under the stars, watching the castle light up in a kaleidoscope of colors, and wondering how the heck this all feels so perfect.

So pack your crown, your dancing shoes, and your “I’m not here to make good decisions” attitude. Because Paradox Festival isn’t just four days of fun—it’s four days that’ll ruin all other festivals for you.

Team PARADOX