18th - 21st June 2026
Hopton Court
Nr. Cleobury Mortimer
Shropshire
WHAT'S ON
Our marvellous Main Stage is hidden inside the secret walled garden. It's the perfect setting for live music with incredible sound and production.
Our Acoustic Stage is hidden inside a large marquee at the top of the walled garden (perfect for all weathers!) Artists appearing here are scheduled around the main stage timings, so you won't miss a performance.
A beautiful space outside the walled garden. Here you'll find the open mic sessions, wellbeing activities & twilight sessions.
A beautiful traditional tent in the trade village. Here you will find loads of workshops, etc.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, there'll be an opportunity to perform in the beautiful Orangery. The chalkboard goes up at 9 am, and you can book your 15-minute open mic slot between 10 am and midday. First-come, first-served, with 8 slots available each day.
Ceilidh (kay-lee). Dancing, music and great company! The beauty of a ceilidh is that everyone can take part, young or old. No experience is necessary! You'll be under the watchful eye of our caller, who’ll be with you every step of the way, walking you through the moves before each dance and continuing to call out helpful hints throughout. .
The brilliant Jitterbug Circus will be offering heaps of family festival fun all weekend with shows, workshops and woodland crafts. Visit their big top to find out what's on.
Mark uses puppets, props and costumes to present amazing stories for all ages from his beautiful tent. It's a great space with rugs, cushions and decorations, perfect for listening to tales of witches, wizards, dragons, fairies, heroes and villains. At sunset, a different character appears with his tombstone. Jacob Cracker (decd), a teller of dark, slightly spooky tales is a favourite with all ages.
New for 2026! A magical experience under a woodland canopy. Sauna, hot tubs, cold plunge & pampering. You can pre-book your spa experiences by following the link below. Fees are payable directly to our supplier.
A host of holistic wellbeing activities including Tai Chi, Qigong, Meditation In Movement, Forest Bathing, Mindfulness Through Music, Laughter Yoga & Wellness Art.
Grab your instruments and play some folk tunes. These workshops will be run for tune-playing at ‘beginner’ and ‘intermediate’ speeds and abilities. A relaxed and friendly way to play!
Browse our brilliant trade village for beautiful handmade items, gifts, clothing, jewellery & musical items etc..
On-site festival shop selling groceries, pastries, bread, milk, soft drinks, toiletries, cleaning products and camping essentials.
Visit our merch tent inside the walled garden. Here, we have a lovely range of official Beardy Folk merchandise, plus a meet-and-greet area for visiting artists.
It's Saturday morning, it's 9am and it's time for the Beardy Folk “unofficial” Park Run! Join us for a social 5K bimble around the beautiful Hopton Court Estate. A fairly challenging trail across fields, through woodland and over streams. We'll have a lead runner and a tail runner to look after you along the way. Participants must be in good health and used to running at least 5K.
Morris Dancing for beginners with Bev and Ray Langton. Have you ever wanted to try a bit of stick-wielding Morris Dancing? A fun introduction to a simple dance with no experience necessary.
To celebrate the arrival of better weather, people traditionally danced around the Maypole. Wrapping colourful ribbons as they danced. The result is a beautiful, multi-coloured tree that symbolises the colours of summer. Join us in the Village Green.
Bodhran playing with Steve Bentley from Greenman Rising. If you have one, bring along your own bodhran, although Steve will have half a dozen spare ones available.
A fabulous, short-form comedy improvisation group featuring some of the best improvisers in the Midlands. They create completely new comedy sketches on the spot, based entirely on audience suggestions. You might see a film noir detective pastiche, hear surprising confessions from some of the most famous names in history or have the dubious honour of being present for the debut of a brand new improvised song.
Join David on Saturday for his late-night disco set, mashing up folk with pop, thrash metal, dubstep or whatever the heck he bloomin' well fancies! There will also be a different DJ set on Friday night - TBA.
After the Main Stage has finished, join us for some late-night tune playing in the Orangery.
Join one of our foraging walks with the Power Of Plants
Displays on Saturday & Sunday in the Village Green
A family procession on Saturday & Sunday to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
Join Andy in the Orangery for his solo concert on Saturday.