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We offer daily services and a cultural programme of talks, events and concerts. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate
Tuesday 1 September – end of October
Losing Identity explores the silent grief and resilience of women fleeing Ethiopia and Eritrea across the Mediterranean Sea in unsafe, overcrowded boats.
Monday 7 September 1.10pm
Anna Cooper (soprano) and Robert Nicholas (baritone) present Menotti’s opera, The Telephone, directed by Harrison Knights and musical directed by Michael Haslam (pianist).
St James’s hosts inclusive services and a cultural programme. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate.
St James’s is a place to explore, reflect, pray, and support all who are in need. We are a Church of England parish in the Anglican Communion.
We host a year-round creative programme encompassing music, visual art and spoken word.
We offer hospitality to people going through homelessness and speak out on issues of injustice, especially concerning refugees, asylum, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ issues.
St James’s strives to advocate for earth justice and to develop deeper connections with nature.
We aim to be a place where you can belong. We have a unique history, and the beauty of our building is widely known. Our community commits to faith in action: social and environmental justice; creativity. and the arts
We strive to be a Eucharist-centred, diverse and inclusive Christian community promoting life in abundance, wellbeing and dignity for all.
St James’s Piccadilly has been at the heart of its community since 1684. We invite you to play your part in securing this historic place for generations to come.
It costs £5,000 each day to keep the doors of St James’s open to all who already need us.
A reimagined St James’s realised. A redesigned garden, courtyard and new building capacity—all fully accessible— will provide beautiful spaces for all as well as improving our environmental performance.
Whether shooting a blockbuster TV series or creating a unique corporate event, every hire at St James’s helps our works within the community.
St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
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Experience inspiring performances by top emerging artists in our historic venue, renowned for its superb acoustics. Our recitals are programmed in collaboration with leading music colleges and charities, providing a platform for the stars of tomorrow.
Free admission | Donations welcome
Join us and discover exceptional talent in an unforgettable setting.
A new programme bringing exciting live music to your Saturday afternoons. We’re building out from our classical roots to bring you jazz and other music genres that promise to be the sound of a good weekend.
We give a stage to emerging artists, young composers and underrepresented genres—shining a light on new voices and fresh sounds.
Expect everything from classical and jazz to experimental music, all performed live by some of the most talented up-and-coming musicians.
Join us every Saturday at 12.30pm. Discover something unexpected.
Our Saturday Live programme has expanded to include Relaxed Saturday Live — a series of free concerts designed to make high-quality live music accessible for everyone. Featuring jazz, world music, and more, these family-friendly performances allow you to wander, sing along, or simply soak in the atmosphere. Musicians share stories about their music and instruments, creating a welcoming experience for both children and adults, whether you’re trying something new or introducing little ones to live music.
Join us and connect with inspiring minds in a remarkable atmosphere.
Anna Cooper (soprano) and Robert Nicholas (baritone) present Menotti’s opera, The Telephone, directed by Harrison Knights and musical directed by Michael Haslam.
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Wednesday 9 September 1.10pm
Jad Grainger graduated in his Masters in performance at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2024.
Wednesday 16 September 1.10pm
Alfredo Conte graduated with full marks from the Department of Music at King’s College London, while simultaneously attending the Advanced Performance Studies course at the Royal Academy of Music.
Wednesday 23 September 1.10pm
Passionate about guitar, percussion and arranging, Eva currently pursues her postgraduate studies as a Neville Wathen Scholar at the Royal College of Music in London under the guidance of Gary Ryan and Christopher Stell.
Friday 25 September 1.10pm
Sadra Mahshidfar is a pianist recognised for his “expressive artistry and versatility across a wide range of repertoire” by Artmag Magazine Iran.
Wednesday 30 September 1.10pm
Winner of the RCM Guitar Faculty Competition in his first year (2025), Hill Lee was born in Hong Kong and has pursued his studies in Australia and England.
Saturday 3 October 11am
Saturday 3 October 12.30pm
Monday 30 November 1.10pm
The Flarra Duo is a partnership of flautist Penny Cairney-Leeming and harpist/composer Hannah Runting, described as ‘uncannily luminous’ and ‘bold and fearless’ respectively.
