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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
St James’s Piccadilly, The Sixteen and the Genesis Foundation have joined forces in a five-year partnership celebrating the power of music to inspire, connect and bring people together. Discover extraordinary performances, new music and opportunities for the next generation of musicians.
At Christmas, St James’s is a place where everyone is welcome. For people facing loneliness, homelessness, poor mental health, financial hardship or displacement, our doors can offer something as simple – and as important – as a warm welcome, practical support and a place where they are known and treated with dignity.
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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Saturday 2 January 7.30pm
Celebrate the New Year with a concert to remember featuring Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky with The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and pianist Warren Mailley-Smith.
Celebrate the start of the new year with an exceptional concert in the stunning candlelit setting of St James’s Church, Piccadilly. This special New Year’s performance features a sparkling programme of much-loved masterpieces, including Rachmaninov’s ever-popular 2nd Piano Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s much loved Nutcracker Suite along with other favourites by Holst and Grieg. Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta, with renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, this captivating New Year’s performance promises an evening of elegance, warmth, and festive celebration.
With over 200 performances each year, the ensemble — featuring some of the UK’s finest classical musicians — has become a beloved presence on the British classical scene, celebrated for its vibrant and expressive interpretations of the great classical repertoire.
“Stunning” – Classic FM
Featuring: The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Warren Mailley-Smith (Piano)
Programme: Holst – Mars (from the Planets) Grieg – Morning Grieg – Hall of the Mountain King Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker Suite (Interval) Rachmaninov – Piano Concerto No. 2
