We are excited today to share our latest wave of artists set to play the 2026 edition of Bearded Theory! Newly announced are Mercury-nominated favourites Everything Everything, boundary pushing icons The Horrors, revered Scottish outfit The Twilight Sad, acid-house pioneer A Guy Called Gerald, counter culture figurehead and author Irvine Welsh, underground legend Jon Spencer, and psychedelic prog veterans Ozric Tentacles. Also joining the lineup are buzzy indie-pop trio Swim School, American indie rock artist Sir Chloe, post-punk firecrackers Opus Kink, afro-psychedelic future poppers BCUC, alongside The Leisure Society, Tankus, Rianne Downey, Better Joy, Basht., Black Water County, DIY Soundsystem, The Beatles Dub Club, and many more.
Additionally, Beans on Toast’s annual Foolhardy Takeover of the Woodland stage returns, with the artist curating a hand-picked selection of acts. Names joining previously announced comedian Stewart Lee and Beans on Toast include Katacombs, K.O.G Soundsystem, Mr Bruce, Nuala & Tankus.
A luxurious new boutique offering arrives in the form of The Junkyard. Iconic silver trailers bring a slice of retro Americana to Bearded Theory, complete with all the modern comforts you’d expect. Think plush beds, private showers, and a space that feels like home – but shinier. With some additional accommodation such as boutique camping already sold out, space in the Airstreams along with options like pre-pitched tents can be booked here.
Dedicated wellness and crafting sector, EARTH promises a sanctuary of serenity and creativity at Bearded Theory. Here, festival goers can unwind and recharge weary limbs between sets. EARTH blossoms with eco-conscious, hands-on creativity, from pottery painting to basket weaving, immersive workshops and healing experiences, making it a haven of calm. Additionally, returning from last year, the Sauna Box – a wood-fired sauna and cold plunge experience – gives festival-goers a chance to find a moment of inner peace amidst the festival chaos.
FULL LINEUP:
Pixies
Garbage
Skunk Anansie
CMAT
The Damned
Kae Tempest
Everything Everything
Fat Dog
Badly Drawn Boy
Bad Nerves
Big Special (T)
Ferocious Dog
Getdown Services
Idlewild
Kate Nash
Kid Kapichi
Lambrini Girls (T)
NewDad
Panic Shack
Peter Hook and the Light
Reverend and the Makers
Sprints
The Horrors
The Twilight Sad
A Certain Ratio (T)
A Guy Called Gerald
Adult DVD
Au Pairs
Basht.
BCUC (T)
Beans on Toast
Better Joy
Bez
Chalk
Dub Pistols (DJ Set)
Eat Static (DJ Set)
EMF (W)
GANS (W)
Girl Scout
Goldie
Good Health Good Wealth
Graeme Park
Heartworms
Henge
Irvine Welsh
jasmine.4.t
Jon Spencer
Kezia Gill
King Prawn
Leeroy Thornhill (ex Prodigy)
Neville Staple – From The Specials
Opus Kink
Ozric Tentacles
Phil Hartnoll (Orbital DJ set)
Pop Will Eat Itself
Rianne Downey
Senser
Sir Chloe
Stewart Lee
Swim School
The Magic Numbers
The Molotovs
The Sabres of Paradise (Live)
The Unthanks (T)
The Wedding Present
The Wildhearts
Toots and the Maytals feat Leba Hibbert
Utah Saints
Venus Grrrls (T)
Westside Cowboy
3 Daft Monkeys (T)
Amelia Coburn
An Dannsa Dub (T)
Andrea Kenny (T)
Black Water County
Bloodworm (T)
Cara Means Friend (W)
Chris Hawkins BBC 6 Music DJ Set (T)
DIY Soundsystem
DJ Rap
Drum Machine
Grandmas House
Jess Silk
Jools (W)
K.O.G Soundsystem
Katacombs
La Sécurité
LIINES (T)
Meatdripper (T)
Meryl Streek (W)
Miki Berenyi Trio
Mr Bruce
Muddy Summers and the DFWs (T)
Native James (T)
Nuala
She’s In Parties
Slay Duggee
Split Dogs (T)
Tankus
Taylor More Swiftly
Teke::Teke
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican
The Beatles Dub Club
The League of Rebelz
The Leisure Society
The Nightingales and Ted Chippington
The Pale White
The Wran
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(W) playing Wednesday
(T) playing Thursday
