Festival
Bearded Theory Festival
An independent music festival which has no sponsorship or branding that takes place every May.
Location
Catton Park
Swadlincote, Walton-on-Trent, England
Overview
A fiercely independent UK festival, held every May at Catton Park in Derbyshire, on the edge of the National Forest. What began in 2008 as a birthday party behind a pub is now a multi-award-winning weekend across nine stages.
Its lineup mixes punk, folk, ska, reggae, indie, and dance. An award-winning Children's Village, real-ale bars, and a funfair make it a true family favourite.
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Website
OOF Discord
Cost
£220 5 days
Active
2008 – Present
Capacity
10,000
Audience
Family-friendly
- Family Campsite
- Kids Field
- Toddler Toilet
- Quiet Areas
- Youth Acts
- Child Ticket
- Shaded Areas
- Child-friendly Food
- Shade: about half the festival is shaded.
Average Rating
9/10 (3 reviews)
Reviews
Festival Review
May 20 – 24, 2026
at Catton Park
By Jessica Jolly · May 28, 2026
Reviews
Festival Review
May 22 – 25, 2025
at Catton Park
By Jessica Jolly · May 30, 2025
Reviews
By Jessica Jolly · May 28, 2024