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🧭Practical info: Bearded Theory Festival 2027
Prices and passes
| Pass | Type | Days | Price | Find tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adult Weekend (Thursday - Sunday) - Early Bird Early bird · D2, D3, D4, D5 On sale | Early bird | D2, D3, D4, D5 | from £269.95 | Book |
Child 12 - 16 Years Weekend (Thursday - Sunday) Child · D2, D3, D4, D5 On sale | Child | D2, D3, D4, D5 | from £95 | Book |
Child 8 - 11 Years Weekend (Thursday - Sunday) Child · D2, D3, D4, D5 On sale | Child | D2, D3, D4, D5 | from £68.50 | Book |
Wednesday Early Entry - Adult 17 Years + (add-on) Other · D1 On sale | Other | D1 | from £48.50 | Book |
Wednesday Early Entry - Child 0-16 Years (add-on) Child · D1 On sale | Child | D1 | from £5.50 | Book |
Campervan/Caravan Pass - 4 Nights Thursday - Sunday Camping · D2, D3, D4, D5 On sale | Camping | D2, D3, D4, D5 | from £155 | Book |
Campervan/Caravan Pass - 5 Nights Wednesday - Sunday Camping · D1, D2, D3, D4, D5 On sale | Camping | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5 | from £190 | Book |
Campervan/Caravan with Power Hook Up - 4 Nights Thursday - Sunday Camping · D2, D3, D4, D5 On sale | Camping | D2, D3, D4, D5 | from £310 | Book |
Campervan/Caravan with Power Hook Up - 5 Nights Wednesday - Sunday Camping · D1, D2, D3, D4, D5 On sale | Camping | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5 | from £380 | Book |
Car Parking Pass (Weekend) Other On sale | Other | — | from £35 | Book |
On site
- Gates open
- Day 1: from 09:00
- Minimum age
- All ages
- Children
- free under 8 · must be with an adult under 17 · Children up to and including the age of 7 (at the time of the festival) can attend free of charge but you must still obtain a ticket for them. All children under 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult/carer.
- Payment on site
- not cashless · cards accepted · cash accepted · Bearded Theory accepts both cash and card, there will be cashback facilities available on site. All traders, merch stands and bars will accept card payments.
- Prohibited items
- Glass, Firepits, braziers, disposable BBQs, Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs or explosives of any sort, Chinese Lanterns, Weapons, Unauthorised sound systems or personal generators, Diesel, petrol fuel or fuel containers, Illegal drugs, controlled substances and “legal highs”, Drones, Animals except for registered assistance pets, Goods for sale including alcohol and vapes, Air horns, Laser pens
- Accessibility
- wheelchair accessible · Catton Park is predominately flat but the ground is grass and some areas can be uneven. Managed flat Accessible Camping Area with accessible showers and toilets, viewing platforms, free companion tickets (DLA/PIP), mobility equipment hire and charging. · more info
- Getting to the festival
- Shuttle — £20 shuttle bus from Tamworth Station: Thursday 11am-2pm and 4pm-7pm, return Monday 7:30am to midday. Advance tickets only. Nearest stations: Lichfield and Burton-upon-Trent. · more infoBus — Big Green Coach, official travel partner: coach returns to the official coach park (arrive Thursday, return Monday) from Arle Court, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Worcester, from £50. · more infoCar — Use postcode DE12 8LL for directions to Catton Park, then follow the AA event signs and ignore your sat nav. Chetwynd Bridge is for cars and motorcycles only; campervans and caravans must follow the prescribed routes. · more info
- Parking
- available · paid · Car park tickets can be purchased in advance at a cheaper rate; on the day they will be available cash only. The car park is a 3-5 minute walk from the closest campsite.
- Camping
- available · included in the pass · 10 campsite areas. Access to social, general & family camping areas is included in the weekend ticket price; campervan & caravan fields require a vehicle pass bought in advance. Boutique and pre-pitched options (Riverside Village, The Nest, The Glade, The Junkyard).
- Address
- Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
- Setting
- Outdoors
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✈️How to get to Bearded Theory Festival 2027
Planning your trip to Bearded Theory Festival 2027? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: East Midlands Airport (EMA), about 27 km from the venue.
- Allow about 38 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Nottingham, Leicestershire or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Bearded Theory Festival 2027 accommodation: hotels near Derbyshire & camping
Bearded Theory Festival 2027 takes place in Derbyshire from May 26 to May 30. Arrival night: May 26. The map below is prefilled for May 26–31 and shows how far each hotel, apartment or rental is from the site.
Camping at Bearded Theory Festival
Bearded Theory Festival 2027 also offers on-site camping: the most affordable and social way to sleep right at the festival.
Also consider staying around Nottingham, Leicestershire, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Nottingham, Leicestershire.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Bearded Theory Festival 2027 weather
Weather in Derbyshire in May 2027?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 20% of days
| 2025 | Light drizzle | 19° / 13° | 2 rainy days |
| 2024 | Overcast | 16° / 9° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Overcast | 18° / 9° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Bearded Theory Festival 2027
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Bearded Theory Festival 2027. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Nottingham, Leicestershire and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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