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Band in the Barn @ Drybeck Farm

Drybeck Farm is a camping & glamping site which is also the venue for music, sports, lifestyle and LGBTQ+ festivals. We also hold our own live music nights featuring great local bands and solo singers. We have Undertaken the minimum renovation necessary to convert our beautiful traditional sandstone barns into a charming rustic events and live music venue. you will definitely know that you are having a great night in an old barn... and we love it!

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Hope City Rockers - 23rd May

Saturday 23 May 2026
Join us on Saturday 23rd May for Hope City Rockers. Big riffs. Bigger energy. Hope City Rockers tear through a setlist built on rock and metal essentials—from classic Sabbath and Priest to Foo Fighters, Maiden and Thin Lizzy. They don’t just stick to the obvious either. Expect a few wild cards (Rasputin, anyone?), the odd sing-along, and at least one song that makes you say “I didn’t expect that… but I loved it.” DOGS- Although we allow dogs on the campground and at the outdoor stage, we do not allow dogs in the barns this is for the safety of the dogs and other people. Campsite opens at 2pm Bar opens at 5pm Band starts 8pm...ish
Drybeck Farm Barn
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Band in The Barn Soul Junction

Saturday 20 June 2026
Join us for the brassy, sassy seven-piece Cumbrian Soul and Motown band, Soul Junction. If you have been to a Band in the Barn night before you know the drill but for any first timers - Camping is available (Tents, camper vans and caravans) the camping field is a larger temporary campsite which means no Electric or water hookups or showers, just a good time! We are now offering two night camping tickets if you fancy making a weekend of it. Pitch up on Friday evening through to Sunday morning. Just select the two night camping ticket DOGS- Although we allow dogs on the campground and at the outdoor stage, we the do not allow dogs in the barns this is for the safety of the dogs and other people. Campsite opens at 2pm Bar opens at 5pm Band starts 8pm...ish
Drybeck Barns
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Band In The Barn - Bowie, Beak & Powney

Saturday 2 May 2026
Join us on the Saturday the 2nd of May for a Bluesy Rock evening with Bowie, Peak & Powney. The band is lead by John Bowie, a truly unique and highly talented rock and blues guitarist. The rhythm's are provided by the superb Beak Davidson on Bass and the highly renowned John Pownie on drums. Bowie, Beak & Powney are Cumbria's super trio. With the finest covers of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie-Ray Vaughn through to mind-blowing renditions of classic blues. These guys are not to be missed. Camping tickets available- Campsite opens at 2 pm Bar opens at 5pm Music Starts at 8pm
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BAND IN THE BARN- TIN PAN ALLEY

Saturday 13 September 2025
Tin Pan Alley are a long established blues/rock 3 piece band from the Lancaster area. They cover most of the legendary blues based rock acts from the late 60s-70s- Hendrix, Led Zep, AC/DC, Free. ZZ Top, Cream and many others. If you like loud blues driven rock this is your gig. We can't wait to welcome back Tin Pan Alley to Drybeck Farm! If you have been to a Band in the Barn night before you know the drill but for any first timers - Camping is available (Tents, camper vans and caravans) the camping field is a larger temporary campsite which means no Electric or water hookups or showers, just a good time! This campsite is open just for event nights so if you want to stay longer book standard tickets and book your pitch at www.drybeckfarm.co.uk to book on to our permanent campsite. Campsite opens at 2pm Bar opens at 5pm Band starts 8pm...ish We look forward to seeing you there!
Drybeck Farm Barn
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Reggae in the Barn

Saturday 30 August 2025
Reggae in the Barn 30th August 2025 | Drybeck Farm, Armathwaite | From 7PM Get ready for a night of deep rhythms and good vibes at Reggae in the Barn! Set in the heart of the Eden Valley at Drybeck Farm, this special night brings together the sounds of reggae, dub, and ska in a unique countryside setting. We kick things off at 7PM with Steve Razzetti spinning tunes on his Little Rocket Sound System, setting the tone for an evening of uplifting music. As the night builds, feel the energy rise with live sets from King Terrow and DJ Don—expect bass-heavy beats and pure sound system culture. Afro-Caribbean food will be served hot and fresh by Les from The Magic Bean Café (Penrith), so come hungry! an unforgettable night of sound and celebration.
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Band In The Barn - Bowie, Beak & Powney & Uncle Carbunkle

Saturday 9 August 2025
Join us on the Saturday the 9th of August for a Bluesy Rock evening Starting the evening off is local legend Uncle Carbunkle he Worlds Greatest (and only) Cyber Skiffle Band! Infectiously rhythmic, raucous, roots music played on home made instruments, rocking guitar, intense driving harmonica , powerful basslines and Funky beats. Expect an exciting and unique sound Followed by with Bowie, Peak & Powney. The band is lead by John Bowie, a truly unique and highly talented rock and blues guitarist. The rhythm's are provided by the superb Beak Davidson on Bass and the highly renowned John Pownie on drums. Bowie, Beak & Powney are Cumbria's super trio. With the finest covers of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie-Ray Vaughn through to mind-blowing renditions of classic blues. These guys are not to be missed. Camping tickets available- Campsite opens at 2 pm Bar opens at 5pm Music Starts at 8pm
Drybeck Farm
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Band in the Barn - 23rd-24th May

Friday 23 May 2025
Join us on Whit bank holiday weekend for a two night Band in the Barn with the brassy, sassy seven-piece Cumbrian Soul and Motown band, Soul Junction on Friday night and Indie Funk band Delagrave on Saturday night. If you have been to a Band in the Barn night before you know the drill but for any first timers - Camping is available (Tents, camper vans and caravans) the camping field is a larger temporary campsite which means no Electric or water hookups or showers, just a good time! This campsite is open just for event nights so if you want to stay longer book standard tickets and book your pitch at www.drybeckfarm.co.uk to book on to our permanent campsite. DOGS- Although we allow dogs on the campground and at the outdoor stage, we the do not allow dogs in the barns this is for the safety of the dogs and other people. Campsite opens at 2pm Bar opens at 5pm Band starts 8pm...ish
Drybeck Farm Barn
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Band In the Barn- Theiving magpies (CANCELLED)

Saturday 3 May 2025
Join us at Drybeck Farm on the 3rd of May for Thieving magpies
Drybeck Farm Barns
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BAND IN THE BARN- THE MUSTANGZ TRIO

Saturday 19 April 2025
The MustangZ are a unique rock 'n' roll band based in Cumbria with their own take on rock n roll with a rockabilly, 'popabilly' twist. Classic rock n roll is a must... a passion, but thinking outside the box & creating arrangements of pop, rock, blues & well… most genres of music really & ‘Mustangin’ them up! If you have been to a Band in the Barn night before you know the drill but for any first timers - Camping is available (Tents, camper vans and caravans) the camping field is a larger temporary campsite which means no Electric or water hookups or showers, just a good time! This campsite is open just for event nights so if you want to stay longer book standard tickets and book your pitch at www.drybeckfarm.co.uk to book on to our main campsite. Campsite opens at 2pm Doors open with DJ at 5pm We look forward to seeing you there!
Drybeck Farm Barns
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ABBA in the Barn!

Saturday 14 September 2024
Dig out your flares and sparkles and get down to Drybeck Farm on the 14th of September for Voulez Vous ABBA tribute. It's a night not to be missed! Opening / Start times Campsite 2pm Bar 5pm Music 7pm
Drybeck Farm
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Band In The Barn - 26th & 27th July (CANCELLED)

Friday 26 July 2024
Join us for a Band in the Barn two-nighter with Phil Saunders and Lindsay kicking off the weekend followed by Tin Pan Alley on Friday night Saturday we are opening with Reverend Robert a fantastic blues guitarist and singer all the way from Illinois. Reverend Robert was the first ever Band in the Barn back in 2019! Followed by Jon Bowie, the best guitarist in cumbria ending the night with Hope City Rockers! Camping tickets are available food will be served from The Little Griddle Hope to see you here!
Drybeck Farm
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Band In The Barn - 26th & 27th July

Friday 26 July 2024
Join us for a Band in the Barn two-nighter with Uncle Carbunkle and Hope City Rockers on Friday night Saturday we are opening with Reverend Robert a fantastic blues guitarist and singer all the way from Illinois. Reverend Robert was the first ever Band in the Barn back in 2019! Bowie, Beak and Powney and ending the night with Tin Pan Alley! Camping tickets are available food will be served by Treat Point Hope to see you here!
Drybeck Farm
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Freschard & Stanley Brinks and Katuš & The Gift Horses

Wednesday 24 July 2024
On The Verge in collaboration with Drybeck Farm Presents Freschard & Stanley Brinks and Katuš & The Gift Horses Freschard & Stanley Brinks with their mouth-wateringly good lyrics - one of the best calypso duos you will hear. They are stopping here on their July UK tour! 21st LONDON - Servant Jazz Quarters 22nd ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH - private show 23rd NOTTINGHAM 24th ARMATHWAITE Drybeck Farm Campsite, 25th GLASGOW - The Doublet 26th HUDDERSFIELD - Northern Quarter Their European summer tour takes them to Germany, Switzerland,Sweden, Norway ,France and Armathwaite!! Katuš & The Gift horses, a multi instrumentalist and multilingual and global troubadour a carousel of great musicians with whom she’s worked over the years on the road, follow Katuš’ unique and fluid sound journey. Freschard and Brinks have such a colourful personal and musical l history find out more at drybeckfarm.co.uk https://youtu.be/a-tGjTOx2IA?si=fGWicjSFF3pBn7nJ www.katus.cz instagram/onthevergeworld
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