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Free concerts

Lunchtime Recitals

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.

Saturday Live

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 1.10pm. Discover something unexpected.

What’s on – free concerts

Sharon Zhou (violin) & Thomas Masciaga (piano) 

Friday 12 September 1.10pm

Recognised for her individual versatility and curiosity as a musician, Sharon is a rising British violinist and composer, equally at home in both classical and contemporary repertoire.

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Trio Musae

Saturday 13 September 1.10pm

Formed in 2024, Trio Musae consists of young musicians from the Royal College of Music in London.

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Josh Harris, piano  

Monday 15 September 1.10pm

Joshua Harris is currently pursuing a Masters in Performance at the Guildhall School of Music of Drama as a Guildhall Scholar, under the tutelage of Noriko Ogawa and Martin Roscoe.

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Nuno Lucas, piano

Wednesday 17 September 1.10pm

Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Nuno started taking piano lessons at the age of eight in Academia de Música de Lagos in Portugal with João Rosa.

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Anson Tang, piano 

Friday 19 September 1.10pm

Pianist Anson Tang has captivated audiences with his deeply emotional performances. Overcoming challenges related to his physical condition, he became a scholar under the Lee Hysan Foundation and graduated from the prestigious Royal College of Music in London in 2024.

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Elissavet Duo

Monday 22 September 1.10pm

Lisa Archontidi-Tsaldarakiu is a Greek violinist and Vitas Kai Yuen Li is a pianist, organist, and composer from Hong Kong

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Yuting Wu, guitar

Wednesday 24 September 1.10pm

Chinese classical guitarist Yuting Wu made her first guitar solo recital in the Wuxi Grand Theatre in 2015.

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Paula Gorbanova, violin 

Monday 29 September 1.10pm

Paula Izabella Gorbanova’s captivating playing and endless artistic curiosity have established her as an original violinist of the young generation.

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Soul at Saint James: Fruits of the Spirit

Sun 7 September 2-4pm

Join us for exuberant gospel music with Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir in the courtyard.

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Relaxed Saturday Live: Cuban Rhythms

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.

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Javier Zalba (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone) Jose Zalba-Smith (Piano, Flute)

Saturday 18 October 12.30pm

Javier Zalba is one of the most renowned and internationally acclaimed Cuban musicians from his generation.

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Sergio Marciano’s Latin Bridge

Saturday 18 October 3pm

Latin Bridge are a vocal and instrumental Latin ensemble, created by the experienced and brilliant musician Sergio Marciano Pereda.

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