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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
We’re marking Black History Month with a very special concert series, offering a curated journey across genres, from classical and Latin music to spoken word.
Tuesday 27 October 7pm
World renowned choir The Sixteen perform some of the finest choral music of the Portuguese and English Renaissance.
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.
Wednesday 21 October 1.10pm Elisabeth Tsai presents a varied piano recital programme with works by Mozart, Coleridge-Taylor, Beethoven and Janáček.
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Friday 23 October 1.10pm
Qden Blaauw is a South African pianist whose artistry is marked by technical assurance, musical maturity, and a strong commitment to collaboration and creative exploration.
Wednesday 28 October 1.10pm
Simo Šiševic is a distinguished Montenegrin pianist a Master degree student at the Royal Academy of Music in the class of the renowned Tatiana Sarkissova.
Friday 30 October 1.10pm
A beautiful and varied voice and piano recital presented by the Royal College of Music with works by Debussy, Strauss, Florence Price and Verdi.
Wednesday 4 November 1.10pm
A four hand piano recital with works by Dvorak, Mozart and Bizet presented by Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Drama.
Friday 6 November 1.10pm
Bendit Chan is a Hong Kong-born pianist currently pursuing postgraduate studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, where he studies with Gareth Owen and Noriko Ogawa.
Friday 13 November 1.10pm
A cello and piano recital presented by the Royal College of Music.
Friday 20 November 1.10pm
The Orion Trio was founded at Trinity Laban in 2025. Here performed at a masterclass with prominent pianist James Baillieu, in masterclass at the Piano Trio Society’s, and in concert at the Polish Hearth Club.
Wednesday 25 November 1.10pm
First Prize winner of the 2026 Guildhall Romantic Piano Prize and Second Prize at the 2026 Sheepdrove Piano Competition, Canadian pianist Nicole Wu has been recognized for her musical maturity, expressive depth, and stylistic versatility.
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.
Monday 14 December 1.10pm
Follia 4 is a London-based recorder ensemble dedicated to expanding the recorder’s role in contemporary music.
