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Summer Solstice 2023

Live Stream, Events, Times Square Yoga, Stonehenge

Stonehenge summer solstice

The summer solstice, the formal name for the longest day of the year, also commonly known and popularised by Shakespeare as midsummer takes place on the 21st June each year and is celebrated by different countries and cultures around the world.

Often commonly associated with the druid tradition in Europe, one of the most popular and iconic sites is Stonehenge, where for many years people have traditionally gathered to celebrate the solstice.  A more modern interpretation can be found in New York's famous Times Square, where crowds have taken to gathering for a celebration including yoga at sunrise to mark the occasion.

Date

The summer solstice falls on the 21st June

Solstice Events

Stonehenge
 
Stonehenge attracts huge crowds for the summer solstice, an event that starts on the evening before, June 20th, and culminates with the sunrise of the morning of June 21st, which falls at 4.52am. Sunset on the previous evening will be at 21.26pm.

Please note that parking is limited at the site and the surrounding roads can be a nightmare so from personal experience I very much recommend the local bus service that leaves form Salisbury station and takes you directly to the site for a very reasonable price.
 
Times Square, New York
 
The big event here is the visit of international yoga instructors who will be offering classes in Times Square throughout the day.
 
Globally, other big summer solstice events include the Midnight Sun Music Festival in Reykjavik, Iceland, The Midsummer celebration in Stockholm, the Summer Solstice Parade in Santa Barbara, Fairbanks Alaska holds a Midnight Sun Baseball Game and up in Anchorage you'll find they run a marathon!

Social & Streaming

There is a free live stream from Stonehenge for the Summer solstric this year - watch online here:

Stonehenge summer solstice live stream

In Times Square you are fortunate enough to be served by probably the best selection of live streaming webcams views anywhere in the world, providing a great view of the days events:
 
Times Square webcams

Hotels and Accommodation

For any of the featured venues you can check availability and make reservations for local hotels here.

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