Nightingale Summer Solstice Party - 21st & 22nd June 2025 at The Watch

Join us for the Nightingale Summer Solstice Party on the 21st & 22nd June 2025 at The Watch Taproom!

We’re throwing a Summer Solstice celebration and everyone’s invited! Head down to The Watch taproom at Gibbet Oak Farm in Tenterden for a weekend of fantastic cider, mouthwatering BBQ from Wild Tayberry, and incredible live music.

We’ll be pouring our award-winning cider range (still, sparkling, and fine ciders) available on draught, in bottles, and cans. You’ll also find a great selection of craft beers from local favourites including The Hastings Project and Brewing Brothers, as well as wines from nearby vineyards. A wide variety of low and no-alcohol options will also be available.

Wild Tayberry will be serving a delicious BBQ menu, with vegetarian and vegan options to suit everyone.

Live Music Line-Up

Saturday from 5pm: Albion Skiffle Company
Sunday from 3pm: Roger Hubbard

About Albion Skiffle Company

Based at The Albion Pub in Hastings Old Town, Albion Skiffle Company plays authentic skiffle music with influences from other genres. With instruments like tea chest bass, washboard, guitars, banjo, and mandolin, they bring high-energy vintage sounds. They’re a staple at the Hastings Fat Tuesday Festival and perform regularly every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 8:30 pm at The Albion.

About Roger Hubbard

Born in Brighton, UK, Roger Hubbard is one of the foremost exponents of early blues and slide guitar. Since the 1960s, he has performed at folk clubs and founded his own blues venues in Lewes and Brighton. Over the years, he has played alongside legends such as Jo-Ann Kelly, Dave Kelly, and Tony McPhee. In December 1970, Roger even opened for Muddy Waters in Brighton.

Event Times

Saturday: 12pm – 10pm
Sunday: 12pm – 6pm

Location:

Gibbet Oak Farm, Appledore Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 7DH

Come celebrate the longest days of the year with great drinks, great food, and great music. We can’t wait to see you there!