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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 put faith into action through hospitality, advocacy and practical support, championing equality, racial justice and the dignity of refugees and asylum seekers.
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.
Saturday 7 November 11am
“Pianists go on a lifetime’s search for the heart of this music, but Ke Ma is already closer than many, & quicker than most.” The Arts Desk
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Saturday 7 November 12.30pm
Monday 9 November 1.10pm
Tunbridge Wells International Competition presents Samantha Rowe -flute. Wind & Brass Section Winner 2026.
Wednesday 11 November 1.10pm
Robert Bascoveanu is a highly acclaimed, award-winning Romanian concert pianist based at the Royal Academy of Music in London, UK, widely recognised for his exceptional sound, remarkable virtuosity and profound musical sensitivity.
Friday 13 November 1.10pm
A cello and piano recital presented by the Royal College of Music.
Wednesday 18 November 1.10pm
A harp chamber concert presented by students of the Royal Academy 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.
Monday 23 November 1.10pm
Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition presents Naoe Sasaki – Overall Winner and Piano Winner of the Tunbridge Wells International Piano Competition.
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.
Friday 27 November 1.10pm
Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition presents Wojtek Prażuch – cello, String section winner.
Saturday 28 November 11am
From the ethereal beauty of Thomas Tallis’s O nata lux to the luminous harmonies of James MacMillan’s O radiant dawn, this programme traces a journey from quiet anticipation to the wonder of the Nativity.
Saturday 28 November 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.
Monday 14 December 1.10pm
Follia 4 is a London-based recorder ensemble dedicated to expanding the recorder’s role in contemporary music.
Monday 21 December 1.10pm
In June 2026, Estelle was awarded the Rachel Godlee Viola Prize at the Royal Northern College of Music.
Monday 28 December 1.10pm
Alexander Tristan Hermanto, born in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in 2007, has studied piano since he was five years old.
Wednesday 30 December 1.10pm
Lucas Saraiva Cunha, is a London-based pianist in his First year of MMus at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
