Bearded Theory

Bearded Theory is an independent music festival which has no sponsorship or branding that takes place every May on the South Derbyshire, West Midland and Staffordshire border in the National Forest in Britain. The festival is organised by DHP Family and was first held in 2008. The festival has nine stages which are:

• The Pallet - the main stage
• The Meadow - introduced in 2023 as a secondary large stage
• The Woodland - a small stage in the woods
• Coda - dance music; Coda was introduced in 2024 replacing Magical Sounds
• The Maui Waui Stage
• Big Ed - DJ and dance music; Big Ed replaced The Ship in 2023
• Convoy Cabaret
• Something Else Tea Tent - small acts, solo, new artists
• The Knockerdown Variety Club - home to Speakers' Corner

Additionally, the festival also hosts an award-winning Children's Village, including the first-of-its-kind Festival School, - as well as EARTH; an area of crafting, wellness and healing, several public real ale bars, several cocktail or gin bars, and a funfair. The festival has several campsites and campervan fields, multiple arena areas and is spread over 250 acres at Catton Park.