Hundreds of primary school students from across Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, will take to the stage this spring for a large community singing event. The Tunbridge Wells Primary Schools Singing Festival is returning to the Assembly Hall Theatre on March 2 and March 3, 2026.
The festival is organised by the Tunbridge Wells Network of Primary School Music Teachers. It brings together children aged seven to 11 from local schools, including St. James’, St. John’s, and Broadwater Down, to perform as a large collective choir.
This event has been a local tradition for more than 30 years and gives young students the chance to perform in a professional 1,020-seat venue. According to the Assembly Hall Theatre, each evening features a unique rotation of school choirs performing both individual sets and songs together in unison.
Music teachers from the participating schools work together to plan the repertoire months in advance, often choosing a mix of traditional songs and modern hits. The students practice at their own schools before coming together for a single combined rehearsal at the theatre on the day of the show.
The festival is a major event for local families and often sells out weeks before the performances begin. Groups like Kent Music often provide support for these types of large-scale school collaborations to help promote music education in the region.
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