There are beer festivals… and then there’s the Pirate Shindig at The Red Lion, Litton. This is sure to be a full-blown, rum-soaked weekend of live music, barrels of ale and memories made, all set in one of the best pubs in the Peak District.

Mark your treasure maps now: 22nd–24th August 2025, with the main pirate fancy dress competition taking place on the 23rd.

🍻 What to Expect

This year’s shindig promises everything you need for a cracking Bank Holiday weekend:
•    Mini Beer Festival with a curated line-up of local and guest ales
•    Live Music from:
•    The Whistling Ducks
•    Trace Taylor & The Resonators
•    The Third Quarter
•    BBQ feasts and outdoor fun
•    Bouncy castles, games and family-friendly activities
•    And of course…Pirate Fancy Dress Competition (Saturday 23rd)

It’s proper village pub energy with a wild, nautical twist. Whether you’re coming for the beers, the bands, or the BBQ, you’re in for a good time — and yes, pirate hats are strongly encouraged.

🏴‍☠️ Where it’s Happening

The Red Lion, Litton is a beloved Peak District gem, a friendly, unpretentious village pub with roaring fires, hearty food, a fantastic selection of local ales, and one of the warmest welcomes in Derbyshire. It’s everything you want from a countryside pub, plus a whole lot of pirate-themed fun for one weekend only.

📍 Read more about the Red Lion here (https://hiddenukgems.com/listings/the-red-lion-litton/)

⚓ Why You Should Go

If you’ve ever wanted to sip a pint in the sun, surrounded by pirates, live music and the smell of sizzling BBQ, this is your moment. Whether you’re local or visiting the Peaks, the Red Lion Pirate Shindig is one of those wonderfully weird, family-friendly events that only a proper pub can pull off.

Arrive in costume, bring your best pirate accent, and prepare to party like it’s 1725.

📅 The Essentials

🗓️ Dates: 22nd–24th August 2025
🎶 Live Music: Every day
🎭 Fancy Dress Comp: Saturday 23rd
📍 Where: The Red Lion, Litton, Derbyshire

Whether you’re sailing in from afar or just popping down the road, don’t miss the Red Lion Pirate Shindig, a hidden UK gem if ever there was one.

You can read our previous blog HERE