Over the years, with the help of music impresario Mark Ede, we’ve been lucky enough to welcome singer-songwriters and touring artists from across the world to The Anchor. Our live music nights take place in the room just above the bar, making for an intimate setting where you can sit back and enjoy some seriously good music up close. From established names to artists you might be discovering for the first time, it’s a special little space to hear live music in Nayland.

Christ Holland
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Christopher Holland is an English keyboard player, singer and songwriter, and younger brother of Jools Holland. Alongside his solo career, he has toured and recorded with artists including Squeeze, Paul Weller, Stereophonics and Ray Davies. As organist in Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra, he has also performed with some of music’s biggest names, including Sir Paul McCartney, Van Morrison and Al Green.

Tuesday 13th October, 2026
Door time: 7:30pm, start time: 8:00pm
All ages (under-16s must be accompanied by an adult)

Sarah Gillespie with Chris Montague
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Critically acclaimed Anglo-American songwriter Sarah Gillespie is known for her sharp lyrics and electrifying live shows, having toured across the UK, Europe and USA. She is joined by acclaimed guitarist Chris Montague, one of the UK’s most distinctive jazz guitarists, bringing an adventurous and unpredictable edge to the duo’s live performances.

Thursday 19th November, 2026
Door time: 7:30pm, start time: 8:00pm
14+ (under-16s must be accompanied by an adult)

Jackson Line, Plus Special Guests
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The Jackson Line bring rich harmonies and a modern edge to classic country and Americana. Nominated for Band of the Year at the 2024 British Country Music Association Awards, they’ve performed at some of London’s best-known venues and festivals including Black Deer and Buckle & Boots, while earning airplay across Absolute Country, CountryLine Radio and Black Deer Radio.

Thursday 10th December, 2026
Door time: 7:30pm, start time: 8:00pm
All ages (under-16s must be accompanied by an adult)