Will Varley at The Clay Pit

Join us for an intimate open-air concert beneath the trees with acclaimed singer-songwriter Will Varley

Lineup: Will Varley + Support

Date: Thursday 6 August 2026

Doors: 18:30  

Expected finish: 22:15

Age restriction: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult (18+) at all times)

Location: The Clay Pit (near East Grinstead) - see website for directions

About Will Varley:

An acclaimed British singer-songwriter from Kent, Will Varley can count the likes of Billy Bragg, Skin from Skunk Anansie, and Adam Duritz from Counting Crows amongst his fans - all of whom consider Will to be one of the best songwriters of his generation.

There is a sheer depth to Will’s writing that sets him apart, and has propelled his music far and wide. From the Dylanesque, post-apocalyptic dystopia of 2021's "Dreamland" to the captivating and ambitious "Weddings and Wars," in which he endeavours to compress the entire history of the world into four minutes, Varley’s songs seem to transcend themselves, marrying vivid imagery, emotion and surrealism to capture his musings in a way that is quite remarkable.

The stage has been Varley's constant companion, from the open mics of south London to Shepherds Bush Empire and The Albert Hall. Over the years he has toured relentlessly, selling out shows across Europe and America, and opening for Frank Turner, Valerie June and The Proclaimers. Further high praise from the likes of Tim Minchin, Donovan, and Adam Duritz of Counting Crows have helped fan the flames, as his audience continues to grow both on the road and online. His music videos have clocked up millions of views on YouTube and his catalogue of recorded albums has surpassed a staggering 30,000,000 streams on Spotify alone.

Will's 7th studio album 'Machines Will Never Learn to Make Mistakes Like Me' came out in May 2025 on the MNRK label, who over the years have been home to Chuck Berry, Townes Van Zandt and The Lumineers. Featuring guest vocals from Billy Bragg and Dan Smith from Bastille, the album was released to rave reviews from the likes of Classic Rock and Rolling Stone Magazine. The album reached number 4 in the official UK Americana charts and received airplay on BBC 6 Music and Channel 4.

“One of the best songwriters in the UK” - Frank Turner

SPOTIFY - open.spotify.com/artist/6sKGpXFS8bI6lKbRfhl52T
FACEBOOK - facebook.com/willvarleymusic
INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/willvarleymusic

About The Clay Pit

The Clay Pit is a venue that's anything but ordinary. Set in a natural woodland amphitheatre in the Sussex countryside, arrive early to enjoy locally produced food and drink in our natural woodland amphitheatre, soak up the atmosphere, and relax by the campfire as the sun sets. See you there!