Solstice Late

Join us at the British Museum as we celebrate the summer solstice with an evening of music, film, talks and more.

The summer solstice marks midsummer, the longest day of the year falling on Tuesday 21 June this year. The stones at Stonehenge are aligned to the summer solstice sunrise and the winter solstice sunset – moments that had special significance to the builders of Stonehenge. They're also particularly important to modern-day Pagans and Druids who travel to the ancient stone circle to mark the solstices each year.

But you don't have to travel to Wiltshire to join in. We're bringing the celebrations to London on Friday 17 June with contributions from Ancient Music Ireland, HERESY, Jeremy Deller, Stone Club and more. Book a free timed ticket to enter the Museum and explore the free activities and performances on offer throughout the evening. To close the event, join us on the front lawns at 21.15 for sunset.

This event is part of the public programme accompanying The world of Stonehenge at the British Museum (17 February – 17 July 2022). The exhibition will be open during the event with last entry at 19.40. Tickets for the exhibition must be purchased in advance.