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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 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.
The work of St James’s, it costs us £5,000 per day to enable us to keep our doors open to all who 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.
Wednesday 8 October 1.10pm
Nikita Lukinov is a Scotland-based pianist heralded for his “extraordinary breadth and freedom of imagination” (Gramophone) and named a 2023 BBC Music Magazine Rising Star.
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Friday 10 October 1.10pm
Brighton-born pianist Berniya Hamie has performed across the UK and abroad both as a soloist and chamber musician, including at Wigmore Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, Royal Festival Hall and the Purcell Room.
Saturday 11 October 10.30am
Lynda Murray alto and sopranino saxophones, Adrian York piano & Paul Whitten double bass.
Saturday 11 October 12.30pm
This recital draws on the music created by Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, and Thelonious Monk. They were contemporaries in the late 50’s and early 60’s and they played on each others albums and concerts as well as writing for each other.
Wednesday 15 October 1.10pm
Hong Kong-born pianist Rachel Cheung is recognized as one of the most sought-after artists in Asia.
Friday 17 October 1.10pm
Pianist Xak Bjerken has appeared as soloist with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Saturday 18 October 10.30am
Cuban legend Javier Zalba explores the rhythms and sounds of this wonderful Caribbean island. A family friendly concert for all ages.
Saturday 18 October 12.30pm
Javier Zalba is one of the most renowned and internationally acclaimed Cuban musicians from his generation.
Saturday 18 October 3pm
Latin Bridge are a vocal and instrumental Latin ensemble, created by the experienced and brilliant musician Sergio Marciano Pereda.
Monday 20 October 1.10pm
Elisabeth Tsai was born into a musical family and began playing the cello at the age of four, switching to the piano at age seven.
Wednesday 22 October 1.10pm
Ruifan Xuan is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist, recently awarded the prestigious Artist Diploma in Performance from the Royal College of Music in London, under the mentorship of British concert pianist Professor Gordon Fergus-Thompson.
Friday 24 October 1.10pm
Valegro Quartet formed in 2023 around October, and had regular coachings from Prof. Levon Chilingirian, Prof. Robert Cohen and Prof. Jim Sleigh in the Royal Academy of Music.
Saturday 25 October 10.30am
Naomi and Daniel bring a family friendly recital of classical song by 20th century composers from England, France and the USA linked by the themes of hope, love and belonging.
Saturday 25 October 12.30pm
Songs by Barber, Vaughan-Williams and Finzi link thematically to tell a story of love, and of special places in nature reflecting the stages of a relationship.
Monday 27 October 1.10pm
Michael Matthews’ flamboyant and expressive performances are placing him at the forefront of the young generation.
Wednesday 29 October 1.10pm
Formed in 2022 at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, the Sonas Quartet has quickly established itself as a dynamic and accomplished ensemble.
Friday 31 October 1.10pm
The Holtág Quartet is a newly formed string quartet comprising students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire.
Saturday 1 November 10.30am
Singer Trudy Kerr, accompanied by her husband and bassist Geoff Gascoyne and pianist Chris Bland, will present a delightful, family-friendly jazz set at St James in Piccadilly.
Saturday 1 November 12.30pm
Join Trudy for an uplifting set of music in one of London’s most beautiful venues.
Monday 3 November 1.10pm
Giuliano has won over 30 prizes in national and international competitions and performed more than 50 recitals and is considered by Leslie Howard as one of the most sensitive and interesting musicians of his generation.
Wednesday 5 November 1.10pm
Joanna Lam commenced piano lessons at the age of 8, proceeding to win prizes at several national music festivals.
Wednesday 12 November 1.10pm
“Great intelligence and sensitive artistry.” ~ Christopher Axworthy, acclaimed music critic.
Sunday 7 December 2-4pm
Once again we’ll be rocking St James’s gorgeous courtyard with our own gospel take on the Nine Lessons And Carols, a selection of seasonal texts and sizzling gospel arrangements of carols.
Monday 29 December 1.10pm
Christmas Choral Performance
Wednesday 31 December 1.10pm
‘…Athanaselo’s playing is full of crisp colors and feeling; it’s a piece of light and darkness, joy and melancholy, and Athanaselos renders each part with clarity and precision. Whether playing single-note lines, complex chordal passages, or delicate melodies, Athanaselos seems fully in control of his instrument…”
