Bearded Theory

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Multi-award winning independent festival Bearded Theory returns to its idyllic homeland of Catton Park, Derbyshire on 21-25 May for yet another year of inspirational, community driven, grassroots festivities.

Set in the picturesque setting of the National Forest, the festival boasts a myriad of musical, educational and creative activities across the weekend.

Having started life as a birthday party in the garden of a pub in Derbyshire, Bearded Theory has evolved into one of the country’s best-loved and most critically acclaimed festivals, winning a host of awards including best small festival and best family festival at the UK Festival Awards.

2026 line-up includes: Pixies, Garbage, Skunk Anansie, CMAT, The Damned, Kae Tempest, Badly Drawn Boy, Bad Nerves, Big Special, Fat Dog, Ferocious Dog, Idlewild, Lambrini Girls and many more.

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