Bearded Theory has boosted its 2026 bill with a massive second wave of artists, confirming Mercury Prize nominees Everything Everything and post-punk icons The Horrors for the May Bank Holiday weekend.

The festival will also feature headline performances from Garbage, Pixies, and Skunk Anansie, while the latest additions to the lineup also include The Twilight Sad, A Guy Called Gerald, Irvine Welsh, Jon Spencer, and Ozric Tentacles.

Other acts joining the festival are Sir Chloe, Opus Kink, BCUC, The Leisure Society, Tankus, Rianne Downey, Better Joy, Basht., Black Water County, DIY Soundsystem, and The Beatles Dub Club.

Also on the bill are CMAT, The Damned, Kae Tempest, Fat Dog, Badly Drawn Boy, Bad Nerves, Idlewild, Kate Nash, Kid Kapichi, NewDad, Panic Shack, Peter Hook and the Light, Sprints, Heartworms, jasmine.4.t and more.

As well as an enviable festival line-up, orgasiners also introducing a luxurious new boutique offering in the form of ‘The Junkyard’. The iconic silver trailers bring a slice of retro Americana to Bearded Theory, complete with all modern comforts.

In addition, a dedicated wellness and crafting sector, EARTH promises a sanctuary of serenity and creativity at the festival where those wanting a break from the fast pace of a festival can unwind and recharge weary limbs between sets. The area will offer a wide range of hands-on creativity, from pottery painting to basket weaving, immersive workshops and healing experiences, making it a haven of calm.

The Sauna Box is also making a return. The wood-fired sauna and cold plunge experience gives festival-goers a chance to find a moment of inner peace amidst the festival chaos.

Tickets for the festival are on sale now.

For more info on the payment plans and camping options and facilities go HERE.

Bearded Theory Festival runs between May 20 – 24 in Catton Park, Derbyshire