The Nighthawks Weekender is back for a sixth year!
22-24 May 2026 - Blackpit Estate, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5LJ
Join us for a 3-day mini-festival of live bands and DJs playing the finest swing, jazz, blues, jump jive and other vintage music, along with dance classes, shows, talks, games and activities.
With covered dancefloors in restored vintage venues, in a picturesque location by woodland lakes in the Bucks countryside, it's a magical weekend of great music, dancing, and good vibes.
Camp onsite or stay in one of the many hotels or holiday lets nearby.
Live Music from THE FLEETING PARADISE ORCHESTRA / SWING NINJAS / PAT REYFORD & HIS SYMPHONY FIVE / THE MEANWOOD VALLEY STOMPERS / DJANGO'S TIGER / THE LONDON BLUES COLLECTIVE / ELISE ROTH & HER HARVARD SQUARES / DELUXE TUXEDO / THE BLASTING CAPS / DUST ME DOWN BLUES DUO / THE RED STRIPE BAND / THE POORBOX BROTHERS / HOTCHA PAUL & THE HEAD HONCHOS / CODY LEE & HIS RHYTHM KEYS / BASIN STREET BRAWLERS / MA BESSIE'S BLUES BAND / DAVID BROAD / ST GEORGE'S SUNDAY SERVICE
With DJs NATTY BO / LIL' KOKO / AILA BAILA / SWING MANIAC / THE MAILMAN / ANJALINA / ANNA PRICE / ADAM FICEK / MARK BAIN / DON PUCCI + More bands and DJs to be announced!
PLUS!
Roller Disco / Dance Classes / Silent Disco / Falconry Show / Crazy Golf & Lawn Games
Live Talks & Discussions / Yoga / Art Classes / Wild Swimming & Paddleboarding
Hot Tubs & Sauna / Thai Massage / Food & Drink / Camping with Showers / More TBC
All Discount Tiers SOLD OUT!
FULL WEEKEND TICKETS: £155
DAY TICKETS : Friday £30 / Saturday £70 / Sunday £60
GROUP TICKETS: Admits 5 for the price of 4 (£620)
All tickets subject to a 2% Ticket Tailor Booking Fee
Event & Arrival Info
Nighthawks Weekender is located at the lakeside woodlands by Blackpit Brewery.
Address: Blackpit Estate, Dadford Road, Stowe, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5LJ
Site opens: Friday 22nd May @ 14:00
Site closes: Monday 25th May @ 12:00
GETTING HERE: The postcode MK18 5LJ brings you to the main gate of Blackpit Estate. Drive through the gate and follow the tarmac road around to the right. Keep going straight until you see signs for the event. All guests should turn left at the car park / camping sign, and drive down the track, following the signs. You will be greeted by our team, who will direct you to a parking or camping space. If you arrive at the main gate very late or if the gate is closed, approach slowly and it will open. If it does not, please call 07531 263258 to gain access.
The site is equidistant from rail stations at Milton Keynes, Bicester, Banbury and Northampton.
From Milton Keynes, the X5 bus brings you to nearby Buckingham.
CAMPING: Camping is available for tents or camping vehicles. Hot showers and changing facilities are available, and fresh water is available to fill up, but note that there is no utilities hook-up and there are no Elsan points.
