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Bearded Theory announce their second wave of artists for 2026 event
Bearded Theory expands its 2026 line-up with diverse artists including 90s alt-rock icons Garbage and rising star CMAT, reflecting an eclectic independent festival ethos.
- A social post from Bearded Theory revealed yesterday that the festival added Garbage, CMAT, and KATE NASH to the 2026 line-up, expanding the bill with additional acts.
- Following an earlier wave that featured Pixies and Skunk Anansie, Garbage, who released Let All That We Imagine Be The Light in May 2025, and CMAT, with momentum from EURO‑COUNTRY, join the 2026 line-up.
- Among the supporting names are The Damned, Badly Drawn Boy, Kae Tempest and Idlewild, plus DJs and comedians Peter Hook and The Light, Goldie and Stewart Lee.
- Tickets include a payment‑plan option so ticket buyers can spread the cost into monthly instalments up until the festival at Catton Park, Derbyshire from Wednesday May 20 to Sunday May 24.
- The mix of genres underscores Bearded Theory's diverse programming, with organisers framing the bill as "one of the most eclectic and independent festivals of the summer," enhancing the festival's summer profile.
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Bearded Theory 2026: CMAT, Garbage, Idlewild and loads more join line-up
Bearded Theory has added more names to its 2026 line-up, including CMAT, Garbage and Idlewild. READ MORE: Garbage’s Shirley Manson: “I don’t have to be young, I don’t have to be sexy – if you cancel me, you cancel me” Next year’s edition of the festival will take place at Catton Park in Derbyshire between Wednesday May 20 and Sunday May 24. Back in September, the first wave of names was shared and included Pixies and Skunk Anansie as headliners…
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