Bearded Theory15K
Per day
2008
since
~20
Editions
Overview
About
Founded in 2008 in a pub near Carsington Water, Bearded Theory later moved to Catton Hall, on the border of Staffordshire and Derbyshire within the National Forest. This independent festival, run without sponsorship or branding, takes place each year over the late May bank holiday weekend, across a 250 acre site, with a lineup spanning rock, folk and alternative music, and a stated focus on families.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Open air
Camping
- Camping on site
- Showers
- Campervan area
- Glamping
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Kids & family
- Family friendly
- Kids area
- Hearing protection
- Free for kids
Transport
- Parking
- Shuttle service
Getting there
Location
Catton Park, Derbyshire
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Past editions
2026May 20–24, 202680+ artists
CMAT
Fat Dog
Big Special2025May 21–25, 202580+ artists
Yard ActFat Dog
Muireann Bradley2024May 22–26, 202480+ artists
Ibibio Sound Machine
Shanghai Treason2023May 25–28, 202380+ artists
Yard Act
Delilah Bon
Kid Kapichi
She Drew the Gun
Benefits2022May 26–29, 202280+ artists
Misty in Roots2019May 23–26, 201948 artists
Heavy Lungs
Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul2018May 24–27, 201854 artists
IDLES
Lucy Spraggan2017May 25–28, 201755 artists
The Selecter
Foy Vance2016May 27–29, 201633 artists
Asian Dub Foundation
Jack Savoretti2015May 21–24, 201531 artists
Misty in Roots
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican2014May 23–25, 201426 artists
201310 artists
20093 artists
2008May 25–26, 200813 artists
Melanie
