Bearded Theory has announced its full line-up for the 2026 edition.

Newly announced are Mercury-nominated favourites Everything Everything, boundary pushing icons The Horrors, revered Scottish outfit The Twilight Sad, acid-house pioneer A Guy Called Gerald, counter culture figurehead and author Irvine Welsh, underground legend Jon Spencer, and psychedelic prog veterans Ozric Tentacles. Also joining the lineup are buzzy indie-pop trio Swim School, American indie rock artist Sir Chloe, post-punk firecrackers Opus Kink, afro-psychedelic future poppers BCUC, alongside The Leisure Society, Tankus, Rianne Downey, Better Joy, Basht., Black Water County, DIY Soundsystem, The Beatles Dub Club, and many more.

Additionally, Beans on Toast’s annual Foolhardy Takeover of the Woodland stage returns, with the artist curating a hand-picked selection of acts. Names joining previously announced comedian Stewart Lee and Beans on Toast include Katacombs, K.O.G Soundsystem, Nuala & Tankus.

They join the likes of Pixies, Garbage, Skunk Anansie, CMAT, The Damned, Kae Tempest, Fat Dog, Badly Drawn Boy, Bad Nerves, Big Special, Ferocious Dog, Getdown Services, Idlewild, Kate Nash, Kid Kapichi, Lambrini Girls, NewDad, Panic Shack, Peter Hook and the Light and more.

Bearded Theory continues to stand as one of the UK’s most beloved alternative festivals.

The highly-coveted, multi-award winning independent event takes over its idyllic homeland of Catton Park, Derbyshire on the 20-24 May, ready to spark another year of inspirational, community-driven, grassroots festivities.

Nestled at the meeting point of the West Midlands, South Derbyshire and Staffordshire, and just two hours from 50% of the UK population, its prime location, beautiful setting and unmatched atmosphere make it the perfect place to kickstart your bank holiday weekend and get the festival season underway. To buy tickets, click here.