An all-time classic – the full Radiohead set from 1997
Summer Solstice is nearly upon us, so we’d better get party-ready! (in a socially distanced way, of course). To help with your Summer Solstice party preparations, we’ve gathered together some Summer music playlists and Summer Solstice party ideas from around the web.
SummEr SOlstice PARTY IDEAS - WATCH THE SUNRISE live from STONEHENGE
The traditional Stonehenge celebrations might be cancelled for 2020, but that doesn’t mean you can’t recreate them at home.
Watch the Summer Solstice Sunrise Live From Stonehenge
For the first time ever English heritage will be live-streaming the Summer Solstice sunrise from Stonehenge on Sunday 21st June 2020
stonehenge solstice party
If you’re going to stay up for the solstice sunrise, you might as well make a real event of it! Try these costume and food ideas, and of course you’ll want some traditional pagan music to complete the atmosphere.
Make a flower crown
Learn to make a beautiful flower crown to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
Sew a fast and simple hooded cape
Make an antler headdress
Make a decorated magic wand
DIY elf ears
‘Litha’ is the Pagan name for Summer Solstice. Try these traditional recipes.
How to make honey cakes for Litha
How to make honey mead
Light and creamy Litha lemon tart
Eye-catching floral shortbread cookies
If you want to go the full Druid, try this traditional Solstice music
Litha Ritual Music – open.spotify.com
Traditional Latvian Solstice Music – open.spotify.com
have a virtual glastonbury festival at home
Summer is normally the height of festival season, so if you can’t go out to play, why not enjoy these classic Glasto sets at home.
David Bowie sings Heroes in 2000
Faithless perform Insomnia in 2002
Amy Winehouse sings Valerie in 2007
Dolly Parton sings Jolene in 2014
The Verve perform Bittersweet Symphony in 2008
The Rolling Stones perform I Can’t Get No (Satisfaction) in 2013
Oasis with Wonderwall in 2004
Neil Young Rocking in the Free World in 2009
An all-time classic – the full Radiohead set from 1997
Indie gold – the full Pixies set from 1989
The entire Primal Scream set from 2018
Coldplay entire set, end to end from 2002
Celebrate summer solstice shakespeare-style
If you’re looking for a more sedate way to mark Summer Solstice, enjoy these Shakespeare related ideas – starting with A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream of course!
Watch Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Celebrate the summer solstice by watching Emma Rice’s 2016 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Globe Theatre… from your sofa!
Enjoy the Royal Shakespeare Company at home
Are you fan of Shakespeare? You can still enjoy the performances of the Royal Shakespeare Company from your home.
Discover Shakespeare’s Globe theatre
Support Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre with a virtual tour, visiting the website or watching a production.
host a summer solstice barbecue
Ok, so you might not be able to hold a big party this year, but you can have a barbecue with a few friends – provided you keep your distance! So why not try out these barbecue ideas?
Scrummy Burgers For All Tastes
Super-easy pulled pork (no bbq required!) – from BBC Good Food
Easy and delicious turkey burgers (healthier than beef) – from FoodandWine.com
Quick and simple vegan black bean burgers from InspiredTaste.net
Juicy veggie burgers from everyday ingredients – from RecipeTinEats.com
Delicious Sides
Classic potato salad – from BBC Good Food
Homemade coleslaw from InspiredTaste.net
Posh Nosh for BBQs
Baby-back ribs for the meat-eaters
Vegan bbq ribs (yes, you heard correctly!)
Spatchcock Piri-piri chicken
Barbecue pork belly
Summer solstice party playlists
Whatever type of Summer Solstice party you decide to throw, you’re going to need music. Fortunately Spotify has a whole host of Summer music playlists to cater for all tastes.
Retro Party Tunes – Open.spotify.com
