British Lion will return to London’s Cart & Horses in Stratford for six consecutive Christmas shows from 13 to 18 December 2026, with Albion joining them as special guests. The band, featuring Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris, previously played a five-night residency at the venue in 2025. The forthcoming run follows their extensive UK headline tour and takes them back to a venue closely associated with Iron Maiden’s early history.
“We’re really happy to be coming back to the Cart & Horses for six nights in December,” Steve Harris said. “We’ve had some fantastic shows there over the years, and it’s always great to get back to such an important venue for Iron Maiden’s history. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there!”
Support comes from Albion, whose line-up features current Jethro Tull guitarist Jack Clark and former Jethro Tull guitarist Joe Parrish-James, who left the group to concentrate on Albion. Harris is a longtime Jethro Tull fan, adding another connection to the six-show bill.
British Lion – London Christmas Residency 2026
Special guests: Albion.
Tickets are on sale now via the British Lion website.






