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Beat-Herder 2026
Beat-Herder 2026 is a four-day outdoor music festival taking place at Dockber Farm, Sawley, Gisburn, Lancashire. Set in the Ribble Valley amidst rolling hills and woodland, the festival offers a relaxed, community-driven atmosphere in the heart of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Music
Beat-Herder features an eclectic lineup across multiple stages, including dance, dubstep, house, reggae, and drum and bass. It showcases both established artists and emerging talent, creating a vibrant, all-night party atmosphere.
Entertainment
In addition to music, the festival hosts comedy shows, art installations, craft markets, fairground rides, and chill-out zones by the riverside, offering a varied and family-friendly experience.
Camping
Camping is included with every ticket, providing a countryside site for tents and socialising. Optional glamping packages are also available for added comfort.
Getting to Beat Herder
The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, on the Northern Trains Ribble Valley Line. Trains run approximately hourly from Manchester and Rochdale to Clitheroe, making it fairly easy to reach the area by train. Clitheroe Station is about 9 miles from Sawley; from there, visitors can take a taxi or local bus toward the festival site. Public buses in this rural region are limited, so planning ahead or arranging a taxi from Clitheroe is recommended. In past years, additional shuttle buses have sometimes been arranged for festival attendees.
Traveling by Car
By car, Sawley is accessible from the M6 and M65 motorways. Drivers coming from the south can take the M6 to Junction 31 and then follow the A59 northbound, while drivers from the north can take the M6 to Junction 32 and follow local routes via the Ribble Valley. The final stretch to the site involves narrow country lanes, so it’s best to follow festival signage. Parking is usually organized nearby, and arriving early helps avoid road congestion.
Traveling by Air
The closest major airports are Leeds Bradford (about 28 miles east), Manchester (around 38 miles south), and Liverpool (around 44 miles west). All offer car rental and some public transport options. Both Manchester and Leeds Bradford have rail connections into Lancashire (via Manchester or Preston), from which you can continue to Clitheroe by train or bus. Plan for at least an hour’s drive from these airports into the Ribble Valley when traveling by car.
Accommodation
Accommodation options include camping on-site, included with each ticket, and nearby lodging. The festival campsite lets you stay right where the action is, and optional glamping tents are available for an extra fee. If you prefer a hotel or B&B, look in towns like Clitheroe, Whalley, or Skipton—they have more options and are a short drive away. Because these hotels fill up quickly during summer, it’s a good idea to book early. Renting a car can make it easy to reach off-site accommodations and explore the wider countryside during your trip.
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| Madame Electrifie | DJs |
| Make A Dance | DJs |
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| Mr Scruff & MC Kwasi | DJs |
| Notion | DJs |
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| Paul Taylor | DJs |
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| Phil Hartnoll (Orbital) | DJs |
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| Salute | DJs |
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| Sarah Story | DJs |
| Shee | DJs |
| Sophia Violet | DJs |
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| Tsha | DJs |
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| Van Damn | DJs |
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| Kings of the Rollers ft. Inja | STAGE TBC |
| Kitty Stewart Trio | STAGE TBC |
| Madame Claude | STAGE TBC |
| Madly | STAGE TBC |
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| Meera | STAGE TBC |
| Mister Jones | STAGE TBC |
| Olive F | STAGE TBC |
| Omega Nebula | STAGE TBC |
| Queen Omega and The Royal Souls | STAGE TBC |
| Reese | STAGE TBC |
| Rumac | STAGE TBC |
| Shaka Loves You | STAGE TBC |
| SILVA SNIPA | STAGE TBC |
| Slamboree | STAGE TBC |
| The Orb | STAGE TBC |
| Tiga | STAGE TBC |
| Tim Toll | STAGE TBC |
| Time to Rush | STAGE TBC |
| Transglobal Underground | STAGE TBC |
| Tropical B2b Juicy Goose | STAGE TBC |
| Uncle Dugs | STAGE TBC |
| Warpfit | STAGE TBC |
| X-Ray Ted | STAGE TBC |
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| A.Skillz | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Aphrodite | DJs | DAY TBC |
| BeardyMan | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Big Ang | DJs | DAY TBC |
| BK | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Boe & LX | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Bombstrikes Soundsystem | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Born On Road | STAGE TBC | Thu 16th |
| Breakage | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Brutus Gold's Love Train | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Calderdale Fantasy Orchestra | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Cam Cole | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Chav Brass | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Cinthie | DJs | DAY TBC |
| CLUB ANGEL | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Dave Seaman | DJs | DAY TBC |
| David Rodigan | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Demi Riquisimo | DJs | DAY TBC |
| DJ Hybrid | DJs | DAY TBC |
| DJ Norx | DJs | DAY TBC |
| DJ Seinfeld | DJs | DAY TBC |
| DJ Woody | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Dom James | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Dreadzone DJ set | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Drum Machine | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Drumsound & Bassline Smith | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Dub Catalyst | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Eats Everything | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Ed Solo | STAGE TBC | Thu 16th |
| emma clair | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Faithless | STAGE TBC | Fri 17th |
| Favilla | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| FUlu | STAGE TBC | Thu 16th |
| Gary Beck | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Gaudi | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| GAWP | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Grace Garcia | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Greenbins | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Groove Armada (DJ set) | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Harriet Jaxxon | DJs | DAY TBC |
| House Gospel Choir | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| InfraRed | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Jae Depz | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Jamu | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Jordan Peak | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Kara Okay | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Kaya Fyah | STAGE TBC | Thu 16th |
| K-class Live | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Kings of the Rollers ft. Inja | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Kirollus | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Kitty Stewart Trio | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Krysko | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Laurence Guy | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Lens | DJs | DAY TBC |
| LMajor | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Luke Alessi | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Madame Claude | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Madame Electrifie | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Madly | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Make A Dance | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Mark XTC | DJs | DAY TBC |
| mas que nada | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Meera | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Mister Jones | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Mr Scruff & MC Kwasi | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Notion | DJs | DAY TBC |
| ODF | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Olive F | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Omega Nebula | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Paul Taylor | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Pete Cannon | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Phil Hartnoll (Orbital) | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Prozak | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Queen Omega and The Royal Souls | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Reese | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Roni Size | STAGE TBC | Thu 16th |
| Rumac | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Salute | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Samurai Breaks | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Sarah Story | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Shaka Loves You | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Shee | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Sigma | STAGE TBC | Sat 18th |
| SILVA SNIPA | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Slamboree | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Sophia Violet | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Soul Mass Transit System | DJs | DAY TBC |
| The Orb | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Tiga | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Tim Reaper | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Tim Toll | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Time to Rush | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Transglobal Underground | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Tropical B2b Juicy Goose | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Tsha | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Uncle Dugs | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Utah Saints | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Van Damn | DJs | DAY TBC |
| Warpfit | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
| Wilkinson | STAGE TBC | Sun 19th |
| X & Ivy | DJs | DAY TBC |
| X-Ray Ted | STAGE TBC | DAY TBC |
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