Fans of festive cheer and school assembly nostalgia, rejoice! The nation’s favourite primary school teacher-turned-Glastonbury sensation James B Partridge is bringing back The Big Christmas Assembly for 2026.
Following a hugely successful 2025 tour, which saw venues across the UK filled with festive singalongs – and with his Primary School Bangers tour continuing to sell out nationwide in 2026, including a run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer, James’s feel-good phenomenon shows no sign of slowing. These newly announced December dates give even more audiences the chance to experience the ultimate Christmas celebration.
From Jingle Bells to This Little Light of Mine, The Big Christmas Assembly is the perfect blend of festive favourites, primary school memories and a joyful night out with friends and family. Expect full-voiced singalongs, nostalgic throwbacks and the unmistakable warmth and humour that have made James a beloved live performer across the UK.
What began as a handful of playful social media videos for his pupils has grown into a genuine national phenomenon. From viral fame to a standout Glastonbury performance, James has taken his unique brand of musical nostalgia from the classroom to some of the UK’s biggest stages.
His journey has included performing with Gareth Malone’s Voices at the Royal Variety Show and providing vocals for global icons including Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and Electric Light Orchestra. His media appearances span BBC Breakfast, The One Show, CBBC Newsround, BBC Scotland, ITV’s This Morning, BBC Radio 2 and Virgin Radio.
Whether you’re revisiting your own school days or introducing these timeless songs to a new generation, The Big Christmas Assembly is guaranteed to deliver the ultimate festive cheer.
THE BIG CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY 2026 DATES
Sun 29 Nov – Sheffield, City Hall
Mon 30 Nov – Warrington, Parr Hall
Tue 1 Dec – Middlesbrough, Town Hall
Wed 2 Dec – Leicester, De Montfort Hall
Fri 4 Dec – Weymouth, Weymouth Pavilion
Tue 8 Dec – Cardiff, DEPOT
Wed 9 Dec – Guildford, G Live
Thu 10 Dec – Oxford, New Theatre
Sat 12 Dec – Birmingham, Alexandra Theatre
Sun 13 Dec – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
Tue 15 Dec – Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
Wed 16 Dec – Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
Thu 17 Dec – Bath, Bath Forum
Sun 20 Dec – London, Troxy
Tue 22 Dec – Huddersfield, Town Hall
Wed 23 Dec – Hull, City Hall
Tickets can be purchased here
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