commissioned by Portsmouth Music Hub
Jingle and Joy 2026
Portsmouth Music Service is proud to deliver this event commissioned and funded by Portsmouth Music Hub.
Jingle and Joy is Portsmouth Music Service’s inclusive festive event, particularly popular with schools supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This year's celebration will take place on 9 December at St. Mary’s Church, Fratton.
It is a wonderful opportunity for children and young people to showcase their talents, celebrate their achievements, and share the joy of the season with other schools, families, and invited guests in the beautiful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
What do schools have to do?
Attend the twilight session on Tuesday 6 October at 4pm on Teams
Learn 6 community songs
Perform 1 solo item - Your school's solo contribution can be anything you are already preparing for your own Christmas celebrations, such as a song, poem, dance, instrumental performance, or other festive presentation.
When is it?
Jingle and Joy will take place on Wednesday 9 December at St. Mary’s Church, Fratton at 10.15am for a 10.30am start until approx. 11.30am.
What do we wear?
You can choose to wear your school uniform, a Christmas costume, or festive accessories if you wish. Props are optional too. The aim is to keep things simple and achievable, giving everyone a fun and manageable goal to work towards.
Can parents and families attend?
Parents, carers and family members are warmly invited to attend the performance. However, due to venue capacity, seating will initially be limited to 2 tickets per pupil.
Tickets are free of charge, however families are encouraged to book tickets in advance as spaces are limited and admission cannot be guaranteed without a pre-booked ticket.
Tickets are available to book via Ticketsource: www.ticketsource.com/portsmouth-music-service
Any remaining tickets will be released closer to the event.