1st May 2022 • 2pm to 12:30am • Secret Location, Sussex

Step silently into the night and listen as the finest musicians in the land duet with the sweet song of the nightingale.

While darkness falls upon the magnificent and ecologically-unparalleled woodland we will partake in this singular celebration of spring – the return of life to the land – soundtracked by its most decorated singer. Quite simply, it’s a spectacular opportunity to connect with nature in the most time-honoured of ways.

The festival includes:

• Songs, storytelling and folklore with your host Sam Lee and musical guests around the campfire
• Silent walks into the dark of the woods in small groups to hear our guest musicians joined in improvised collaborations with the nightingales
• Nature immersion workshops from 4pm
• A delicious vegan dinner available to buy on the night
• Optional overnight camping

The special guest musicians for this event are Fyfe Dangerfield, Cassandre Balbar, Bev Lee Harling, and Bernard Butler.

Camp overnight following the concert! Please see the ticket window above for all of our on-site camping add-ons including luxury bell tents.

Singing With Nightingales is an all-weather and multi-terrain experience with specific demands on guests’ physicality. Please do read the full event description and our FAQs before confirming your place. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us.

For more information on Singing With Nightingales please click here

What our audiences say:

“It was, as promised, magical” – Dan Damon, BBC R4

“Still aglow. One of the most profound and magical nights of my life.” – John M

“The event as a whole was an incredible experience, and I thought it was held beautifully by the whole team. Hearing the nightingale and Sam and Jonny singing and playing under the stars was wonderful.”

“The food and hospitality were wonderful, the music was spellbinding and the atmosphere was really very special indeed.” – Alison S

“…lying under the stars listening to the nightingales everything lifted…Thank you so much.” – Janet

“It showed us a new way of hearing, seeing and being. Or perhaps not a new way at all, but a very old way.” – Fiona M

“A holistic experience like no other. Total immersion in nature and music, in ancient Sussex woodland. It will take me a long time to process. Thank you”

“Being outside with a group of people connecting to nature and enjoying the beauty of song and songbirds. It felt very deeply sacred and beautiful to be a part of this!”

What’s the difference between the Festival and your other Singing With Nightingales events?

The festival will involve a larger crowd, rather than the more intimate Singing with Nightingale events for around 30 people. It will feature 3 performances with different artists, each performing their own duet with the nightingales. Guests will be invited to join a range of workshop activities during the afternoon. Also, your ticket to the Festival does not include dinner & drinks, which can be purchased on site instead.

Are there other dates?

Singing With Nightingales runs from mid-April to late May each year, when the male birds are singing their courtship song.

For the full programme of dates please click here