On 22nd April, Sam Lee and special guest musicians bring the Singing With Nightingales experience to the enchanting gardens of Master Shipwright’s Palace in London.

This one-of-a-kind event brings you breathtaking human-bird duets in an immersive outdoor theatrical experience.

The night will weave a narrative of song and story concerning the nightingale’s role in folklore, landscape and migration, overshadowed by their current alarming decline. We will then live broadcast the nocturnal courtship song of the nightingales, so you can listen to his time-honoured song and its powerful effect.

This live audio feed of the nightingales’ celebrated aria will culminate in the most unique of concerts as the guest musicians at the venue and online join the birds in a series of remarkable duets.

May 5th-8th.

In spring 2022, join folk singer and author of ‘The Nightingale’ Sam Lee alongside special guest musicians on an unforgettable journey into nature.

Enjoy fireside food, drink, songs and stories followed by an after-dark journey into the woods to meet the nightingale. Once nestled in ear-tinglingly close range to our bird, you will experience a concert like no other as Sam and the musicians join in an improvised duet with their virtuosic night-song.

In spring 2022, join folk singer and author of ‘The Nightingale’ Sam Lee alongside special guest musicians on an unforgettable journey into nature.

Enjoy fireside food, drink, songs and stories followed by an after-dark journey into the woods to meet the nightingale. Once nestled in ear-tinglingly close range to our bird, you will experience a concert like no other as Sam and the musicians join in an improvised duet with their virtuosic night-song.

Blending songs with stories and folklore, this special concert celebrates our relationship with the trees.

With the roots in the ground and the branches stretching to the skies, trees have provided poetic and spiritual inspiration, connecting heaven to earth and reminders of deep time. Singer-songwriter and folk archivist Sam Lee, together with writer Jon Drori, will lead us through musical forests and orchards, spinning stories and providing a sonically beautiful celebration for Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish New Year for Trees.

In spring 2021, join folk singer Sam Lee and special guest musicians on an unforgettable adventure.

Enjoy songs and stories by the fireside followed by a late night trek into the woods to find the nightingales, then experience a concert like no other as Sam and the musicians join the birds in an improvised duet with their brilliant nightsong.

Come on this singular and memorable journey with us, as darkness falls upon the springtime woodlands of southern England.

Each year, for a short period mid-April, a few thousand nightingales fly to southern UK from Africa. They can be heard in just a small number of special locations, taking up songful residence after dusk. The territorial males serenade loyally each night for no more than six weeks among the blackthorn and forest margins, giving unbelievable privilege to those who know where to go.

Running from 7pm through to 12:30am, this is not a typical gig, and each night is unique. Enjoy an escape into nature, learn about these majestic birds, and marvel at the incredible human-avian musical collaboration.

Your ticket includes dinner and drinks provided round the campfire.

Tickets are extremely limited, with a maximum of 30 places per night. Overnight camping options will be available at our Sussex site.

Special guest musician for this date is TBA.

In spring 2021, join folk singer Sam Lee and special guest musicians on an unforgettable adventure.

Enjoy songs and stories by the fireside, followed by a late night trek into the woods to find the nightingales, then experience a concert like no other as Sam and the musicians join the birds in an improvised duet with their brilliant nightsong.

Come on this singular and memorable journey with us, as darkness falls upon the springtime woodlands of southern England.

Each year, for a short period mid-April, a few thousand nightingales fly to southern UK from Africa. They can be heard in just a small number of special locations, taking up songful residence after dusk. The territorial males serenade loyally each night for no more than six weeks among the blackthorn and forest margins, giving unbelievable privilege to those who know where to go.

Running from 7pm through to 12:30am, this is not a typical gig, and each night is unique. Enjoy an escape into nature, learn about these majestic birds, and marvel at the incredible human–avian musical collaboration.

Your ticket includes dinner and drinks provided round the campfire.

Tickets are extremely limited, with a maximum of 30 places per night. Overnight camping options will be available at our Sussex site.

Special guest musician for this date is TBA.

Join Sam Lee and the Nest Collective team in the woods of Sussex for nature connection games, folklore by the fireside, and a trek into the nightingales’ habitat to hear their incredible song in a duet like no other.

You will spend the afternoon ambling through the bluebells of a stunning ancient woodland, as Sam beguiles you with folklore and bird knowledge. Meanwhile the kids will be off in the woods playing nature connection games with our team.

We will regather by the fireside for drinks and snacks, before venturing into the woods once more to discover the nightingales' habitat. Once there you’ll hear their unmistakable song, culminating in an incredible human–bird duet between Sam Lee and the nightingales.

Join us this May for a rare and thrilling journey in the springtime woodlands of Sussex.

Please see ticketing for price options. Under 2s get free entry.

Join Sam Lee and the Nest Collective team in the woods of Sussex for nature connection games, folklore by the fireside, and a trek into the nightingales’ habitat to hear their incredible song in a duet like no other.

You will spend the afternoon ambling through the bluebells of a stunning ancient woodland, as Sam beguiles you with folklore and bird knowledge. Meanwhile the kids will be off in the woods playing nature connection games with our team.

We will regather by the fireside for drinks and snacks, before venturing into the woods once more to discover the nightingales habitat. Once there you’ll hear their unmistakable song, culminating in an incredible human-bird duet between Sam Lee and the nightingales.

Join us this May for a rare and thrilling journey in the springtime woodlands of Sussex.

Please see ticketing for price options. Under 2s get free entry.

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