Solstice At Wasing
20 - 22 JUNE 2025
Taking place on the same day everywhere on the planet, the Solstice connects everyone in a truly global moment.
Join us in the woods for Solstice at Wasing to celebrate the energy of Summer, the cycle of nature and music from around the world.
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ARTISTS
Find out more about 2025 Solstice artists
Anoushka Shankar
Boundary-pushing sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar blends traditional Indian classical, jazz, world and electronica into her work, producing a unique sound that transcends genres. Daughter of legendary sitar master Ravi Shankar, Anoushka‘s exposure to diverse cultures—from her upbringing in Delhi to her travel throughout the world—has placed her at the forefront as an activist, human rights ambassador, and highly sought-after musician. Over the course of a long and varied career, Anoushka has evolved into an artist able to call upon her fullest being, representing her multicultural identity and authentic, vulnerable self where every note played comes from the soul.
Salif Keita
Back in 2018, giant of African music Salif Keita announced his retirement. However now at the age of 75 the afro-pop champion dubbed ‘The Golden Voice of Africa’ is back. Having spent more than four decades at the forefront of his craft, whilst simultaneously fighting for the rights of albinos and devoting his whole life to defending the right to be different, he is a legend both musically and socially. Do not miss this rare opportunity to see one of the most adventurous, gloriously soulful singer-songwriters on the planet.
Nubiyan Twist
A blend of virtuosic players, skilled producers and inspired composers join forces to create a unique, infectious sound drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, dancehall, soul, reggae and dance music - expect ultra-tight musicianship and a powerful, big band sound. Their vibrant new album - Find Your Flame – features special guest appearances from Nile Rodgers, Seun Kuti, corto.alto and more, seamlessly weaving together global grooves, soul and jazz.
K.O.G.
Kweku Sackey aka K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana) is a multi-dimensional creative force, combining exquisite writing skills with shamanistic live performance, fierce raps, perfectly on pitch singing across a massive vocal range and some absolutely wicked dance moves. Not to mention his skills as a percussionist, arranger, bandleader and art director. A true poet and storyteller, he uses a mix of English, Pidgin and Ga to paint sonic pictures that reach deep into the souls of everyone ready to listen.
The Turbans
International legends The Turbans bind together musics from ‘manywhere’ with their explosive live show. Sonically huge and visually arresting, they are a powerhouse of talent. With its members gathered from Turkey, Bulgaria, Israel, Iran, Greece and England they bring their vibrant and unique sound to audiences who can do nothing more than smile, dance and shout for joy. Their aim is to bring music to the people, young and old alike, mixing vibrant spontaneity and authenticity with multi-genre instrumental and vocal excellence. One people, one planet.
ÆVERY
ÆVERY brings a fusion of organic rhythms and global influences, and a journey from deep downtempo to ethnic house, featuring Arabic and Middle Eastern melodies and sometimes a sprinkle of AfroHouse, Deep Dub, and Drum & Bass.
Mira Khanya
Mira Khanya crafts immersive, Movement Medicine-inspired dance journeys, weaving global sounds and carefully curated sets with deep intention and reverence for life. With a rich background in dance, theatre, and the healing arts, she intuitively guides these transformative experiences as gateways to connection. Inviting deep movement and freedom, her work fosters community, togetherness, and compassionate presence with ourselves, each other, and the wider web of life. Mira collaborates with festivals and events across the UK and internationally, bringing her unique offerings into spaces of healing, transformation and celebration.
Rebecca Dennis
Rebecca Dennis is a globally acclaimed Somatic Breathwork coach and teacher, Sunday Times Bestselling Author and founder of Breathing Tree. For over 20 years, Rebecca has shared the life-changing and transformational benefits of integrative breathwork, bodywork, trauma release, mindset and shamanic techniques to clients worldwide. She places great importance in regulating the nervous system, holding a safe container and helping clients gain peace, feel connected and have a greater understanding of their patterns and to enhance resilience in their life, work and relationships. Through her skilled space holding and extensive experience, she is dedicated to helping people access their innate healing capacity and Rebecca fervently believes somatic breathwork therapy is a powerful medicine we can all have access to for our well-being. She is passionate about healing through a ‘bottom up’ embodied somatic style and not only focussing on the healing of the individual but also the collective.
Wider Horizons
Wider Horizons will hold a singing circle around the fire to sing in the dawn with singers including Nalini Blossom, Charlie Roscoe, Tallulah Rendall, Vandita de la Luna, Seamus Shambo, Megan Rose and Ben Ben Ji and more amazing musicians.
THE FIRESIDE SESSIONS
The Fireside Sessions spark the Solstice celebration's shift from day into night & offer a magical and powerful experience around the fire and under the stars in Wasing’s Sacred Glade. Fire serves as a central and focal element, infusing our gatherings with prayer and ceremony and anchoring the energy we generate to offer back to the land
THE FIRESIDE SESSIONS
We have curated the most beautiful space for The Fireside Sessions in Wasing's Sacred Glade
SUNRISE CEREMONY
Guided by Chris Park, initiate of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, the Sunrise Ceremony connects us deeply to the flora, fauna & natural world around us. It begins with a procession from the Sacred Glade to a tree-lined hilltop and culminates in greeting the rising sun over the valley, bringing fresh light & shifting new energies
TICKET OPTIONS
Early Bird 25% Discounted tickets are available now. Find out more here
Book tickets here
FOOD & DRINKS
Ignite your taste buds at the Food & Drinks cafes at The Woodland. With sustainability, seasonality & locally sourced produce at its core, the food offering includes a variety of tasty dishes, including vegan & vegetarian, using the finest fresh ingredients.
We don't serve alcohol at the bars at Solstice & invite you to be connected, present and in the moment in our beautiful natural setting. We offer an array of lip-smackingly good non-alcoholic drinks to refresh instead. Free drinking water will be available so please bring an empty reusable bottle or 1x sealed 500ml plastic water bottle. All other food & drinks are not permitted in The Woodland. You are however welcome to bring food & drinks into the campsite.
CAMPING & BELL TENTS
Explore our camping & tipi tent options for Solstice
Tipi Tents
We offer tipi tent accommodation for Solstice & you can view our guide here
Camping
Access to our campsite is included with all Solstice festival tickets on a bring your own tent or campervan basis.
If you are bringing a vehicle, please purchase a campsite vehicle pass here
The campsite facilities include toilets & access to drinking water.
Animals, fires & BBQs are not permitted at the campsite.
For any queries, please email events@wasing.co.uk
WILD SWIM & SAUNA SESSIONS
Solstice ticketholders can relax & rejuvenate at our Wild Swim Lake & Scandinavian Sauna. Book your session here
MÉDICINS SANS FRONTIÈRES
We are proudly supporting Médicins Sans Frontières, an international humanitarian organisation providing medical care in more than 70 countries , who treat patients on medical needs alone & provide life-saving care in crisis zones. For each Solstice ticket sold, £2 will be paid to MÉDICINS SANS FRONTIÈRES|DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (UK) (Charity Number: 1026588)
To find out more about the MSF team & the incredible work they do, visit msf.org.uk
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
We don't offer hotel rooms for concert evenings at Wasing but there are many hotel accommodation options in neighbouring towns to Wasing to choose from. Please find below a local selection
GETTING HERE
The Woodland At Wasing is located at Wasing Estate, Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, RG7 4LY which is near Reading in Berkshire.
Here's our guide to travelling to & from the venue
Getting to Solstice:
By Road
The Woodland is located at Wasing Estate, Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, RG7 4LY which is near Reading in Berkshire.
When approaching the venue, please follow event signage. The entrance is approximately ½ a mile from Aldermaston village. The exact location can be viewed at the What3Words location here
If coming from the M4, whether coming from the East or the West, please leave the M4 at Junction 12.
If coming from the North, leave the A34 at the M4 J13 Chieveley junction and take the M4 East. Leave the M4 at Junction 12.
If coming from the South, leave the M3 at Junction 6 (Basingstoke) and take the A339 North then the A340 through Tadley.
Please expect to experience a higher volume of traffic than normal.
Pick up & Drop off
If you are being dropped off or picked up by friends, family or a taxi, please follow the signage to the dedicated pick up and drop off point. Please do not get picked up or dropped off in other locations as a traffic management system will be in place and routes may be blocked.
By Taxi
Here's a list of local taxi companies. Due to high demand, please ensure that all taxi journeys are booked in advance. Please note that it is a 10-15 minute walk from the taxi drop off point to the amphitheatre and vice versa.
AAA Cars, Reading http://www.taaaxi.com/ Tel 0118 950 4030
Atlantic Cars, Reading https://www.atlanticcars.co.uk/ Tel 0118 910 1010
Bliss Cars, Reading https://www.blisscars247.com/ Tel 0118 986 0001
Kennet Cars, Reading https://kennetcars.com/ Tel 01189 86 66 66
Ace Cars, Reading https://acecarsreading.co.uk/ Tel 01189 67 67 67
Eco Cars, Reading http://www.taxiinreading.co.uk/ Tel 01189 660 331
Yellow Cars, Reading https://yellcars.com/ Tel 0118 9666 555
Cabco, Newbury https://cabco33333.com/ Tel 01635 33333
Go Green Taxis, Newbury https://www.gogreentaxisltd.co.uk Tel 01635 800 990
Broadway Cars, Newbury http://www.broadway-cars.com/ Tel 01635 847784
Ave Cabs, Newbury https://www.ave-cabs.com/ Tel 01635 31212
Jars Cars, Basingstoke https://jarscars.co.uk/ Tel 01256 819844
A& Cars, Basingstoke https://www.aandachauffeurcars.com/ Tel 01256 976888
Delta Cars, Basingstoke http://www.deltacarsbasingstoke.com/ Tel 01256 242428
Compass Executive Cars, Fleet https://www.compassexecutivecars.co.uk/ Tel 0118 970 2233
Tadley Cars, Tadley https://www.tadleycarsprivatehire.co.uk/ Tel 0118 327 4260
By Rail
The nearest train stations are:-
Midgham is 2 miles (5 minutes) - N.B. This station doesn’t have a taxi rank
Aldermaston is 2.5 miles (6 minutes)
Thatcham is 5 miles (11 minutes)
Theale is 7½ miles (15 minutes)
Newbury is 9½ miles (25 minutes)
Reading is 11½ miles (25 minutes)
Basingstoke is 11 miles (25 minutes)
Please ensure that you book a taxi from the train station to The Mount and all return journeys in advance due to high demand.
By Air
The nearest airports are:-
London Heathrow (38 miles)
Southampton (44 miles)
London Gatwick (72 miles)
