Summer in Lee
10th Anniversary
What started in 2016 as the Music & Festival, created by our dear friend Trevor Ricketts, has grown into a community's favourite summer event. Trevor sadly passed away two years ago, but his legacy continues through the now Summer in Lee.
For its 10th Anniversary our awesome Summer in Lee is back - and we're making it bigger than ever. Join us on the seafront of Love Lee on the Solent for a fantastic community weekend packed with music, entertainment, food and fun.
For 2026, all the popular attractions return, including:
- ⭐️Summer Pirates & Pirates Disco with Captain Greybeard
- ⭐️Live Music
- ⭐️The Smile Emporium
- ⭐️Kids Zone
- ⭐️Food and drink vendors
Beats on the Beach Returns
Beats on the Beach will be returning as part of the 10th Anniversary of Summer in Lee - and this year it's bigger than ever, taking place on both Friday and Saturday evenings.
Following last year's fantastic response, DJ Damon White will once again be bringing his decks to Lee on the Solent seafront promenade on The Smile Stage with another selection of dance floor favourites and summer anthems.
Friday 21 August
19:30 - 22:30
Saturday 22 August
21:00 - 22:30
Subject to weather conditions.
NEW: The People's Air Display
To mark this special anniversary, we are introducing the People's Air Display on Saturday 22 August from 12 noon, featuring aircraft displaying over the Solent.
Featuring aircraft displaying over the Solent:
- ✈️Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota
- ✈️Spitfire - Spitfires.com
- ✈️SIAI-Marchetti
- ✈️Seafire from Navy Wings
- ✈️The Gazelle Squadron Display Team Two-Ship Display
- ✈️Aerosuperbatics WingWalkers Two-Ship Display
Help Make the People's Air Display Happen
To help deliver the People's Air Display, we are asking for support from the public and local businesses. The cost of an air display extends far beyond the aircraft themselves.
Costs include airspace management with the Solent Airport, CAA permissions, insurance, the Flying Display Director, commentary and operational delivery.
We have launched a crowdfunding campaign and would be grateful for any contribution, large or small. Please support the campaign and take a moment to watch some of our Montserrat Events volunteers explain why your help is so important.
Our ambition is to see the People's Air Display become a regular feature of Summer in Lee and continue to grow in future years.
Together, let's make the People's Air Display part of Summer in Lee.
Support Our Crowdfunding Campaigncrowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/6Wk0A90n
The Lee on the Solent seafront in 1931, when spectators gathered to watch the Schneider Trophy.
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