The Beat-Herder Festival 2026

Jul 16, 2026 Jul 19, 2026

Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 2 April 2026

About this festival

Beat-Herder is an independent, award-winning summer music festival held in Lancashire's Ribble Valley, celebrated for its handcrafted stages and diverse electronic music lineup. Since 2006, it has offered an immersive experience ranging from hidden woodland raves to a full-scale working men's club.

What this festival offers

Don't lose your ears at The Beat-Herder Festival

The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.

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Dockber Farm

Dockber Farm, Sawley, Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4DF, United Kingdom

Local Currency: GBP

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Last verified 2 April 2026