Bearded Theory have released their 2025 festival lineup. The spring festival will encounter over five days of many iconic performances, from Iggy Pop to Yard Act. The creative and performing arts festival will take place between May 21 – 25 2025 in Catton Park, Derbyshire. Attendees will be encompassed with nature as they take in the mesmerising musicality from the acts performing their exciting and exclusive sets.
With its prime location, Bearded Theory borders the West Midlands, South Derbyshire and Staffordshire whilst remaining 2 hours away from 50% of the UK’s population.
Originating in 2007 as a birthday celebration in a field, featuring a performance from the 3 Daft Monkeys, Bearded Theory has returned fifteen more times bringing local communities together, who all share a love for music and raising money for charity.
Since its commencement Bearded Theory have raised over £300,000 for charity. This is a spectacular amount for an independent festival, which has no sponsorship or branding but relies on the generosity of its attendees. Bearded Theory are responsible for healing its local communities through a variety of aid, including: financial support to youth clubs, modernising Village Hills and giving support to local food banks and rescue centres.
This process has seen Bearded Theory transform from an up-and-coming festival to a multi-award winning event. In 2016 Bearded Theory won ‘UK’s Best Family Festival’ at the UK Festival Awards along with ‘Promoter of the Year’ at the same awards two years prior. Most recently, the festival was shortlisted for ‘Festival of the Year’ at the Music Week Awards 2024, alongside being crowned ‘Promoter of the Year’ at the UK Festival Awards in 2023, for a second time.
These prestigious awards do not go unnoticed given the festival’s reputation for putting together star-studded lineups year after year. Previous years has seen Soft Play in 2024, Primal Scream in 2023, and Patti Smith & Band in 2022.
Next year Bearded Theory will welcome rock legend Iggy Pop to their stage, known for his contributions to punk band the Stooges along with his memorable tracks ‘The Passenger’ and ‘Lust For Life’. With multiple decades of performing experience and iconic tracks, there is no doubt Iggy Pop’s set will be one to watch next year at Bearded Theory.
Bearded Theory will also see the likes of Welsh Alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers, known for their tracks ‘If You Tolerate This Your Children Will be Next’ and ‘Motorcycle Emptiness’, perform their socially-conscious tunes to attendees. Alongside Leeds rock band Yard Act, known for their jocular lyricism and punchy instrumentation, will take to the stage to perform some of their classics like ‘Fixer Upper’ and ‘The Overload’.
The 2025 countdown is on! We’re returning to Catton Park with some ace acts in tow, join us and join Iggy Pop, Manic Street Preachers, The Sisters Of Mercy, Yard Act, Leftfield, The Mary Wallopers, CMAT, Nova Twins, Ash, Fat Dog, & 30+ more who we can’t wait bring to the fields! pic.twitter.com/PK8sTgEVlg
— Bearded Theory (@beardedtheory) October 11, 2024
Bearded Theory evidently places their attendees at the forefront, booking acts based off of audience recommendations whilst creating a culture that is accessible and diverse to heighten attendee’s enjoyment. It’s a festival music lovers cannot miss.
Tickets for the upcoming Bearded Theory festival can be purchased here.
