A view of the main stage at night, with fairground in the backgrounds.

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20 - 24 May 2026
Catton Hall, Derbyshire
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20 - 24 May 2026

Bearded Theory

Festival details

20 - 24 May 2026
Catton Hall, Derbyshire
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You can bring your child to this festival
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Roles: Shop volunteers

Bearded Theory's Spring Gathering is a creative and family-friendly festival set in the beautiful grounds of Catton Hall in the heart of the National Forest. The multi-award-winning event has grown from a small local gathering to a reputable festival in the Midlands that attracts 10,000 festival-goers. As well as 9 stages, Bearded Theory offers a cinema, craft village, real ale bars, healing area, and a children's village.

The 2025 lineup included the likes of Iggy Pop, Manic Street Preachers, Paul Heaton, The Sisters of Mercy, Yard Act and many more.