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Free concerts

Lunchtime Recitals 1.10pm

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 12.30pm

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.

Relaxed Saturday Live 10.30am

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.

Free admission | Donations welcome

Join us and connect with inspiring minds in a remarkable atmosphere.

What’s on – free concerts

Junior Academy Showcase

Friday 10 April 1.10pm

Young musicians from Junior Academy (Royal Academy of Music) play a varied programme of colourful repertoire for piano, cello and violin.

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Hope Heaven – piano and voice

Monday 13 April 1.10pm

Hope Heaven has cultivated a concert moving through time. From Arie Antiche, to Lied and Melodie, and Songs from the shows, an afternoon to remember.

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Cherry Wei Ge (piano)

Wednesday 15 April 1.10pm

Cherry Ge is a pianist whose vivid artistry and imagination have been shaped by a rich and diverse musical journey.

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Anya Blue Robins (violin), Daniel Yiu (cello), Jeffrey Au (piano)

Friday 17 April 1.10pm

The trio has taken part in the Piano Trio Society at Watford, where they received multiple masterclasses.

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Relaxed Saturday Live: Los Locos Duo (Latin)

Saturday 18 April 11am

Musicians Guillermo Monroy, Nickolai Rodriguez from Mexico and Colombia bringing the best traditional beats and rhythms to St James’s.

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Saturday Live: Los Locos Duo (Latin)

Saturday 18 April 12.30pm

Musicians Guillermo Monroy, Nickolai Rodriguez from Mexico and Colombia bringing the best traditional beats and rhythms to St James’s.

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Penglei Liang (soprano) & Yiwei Deng (piano)

Wednesday 22 April 1.10pm

A varied voice and piano recital presented by students from the Royal College of Music.

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Trio Musae

Friday 24 April 1.10pm

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

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The Elera Trio

Wednesday 29 April 1.10pm

The Elera Trio met at the Royal Academy of Music and began playing together in 2025.

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The Elera Trio

Wednesday 29 April 1.10pm

The Elera Trio met at the Royal Academy of Music and began playing together in 2025.

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Rose McLachlan (piano)

Wednesday 6 May 1.10pm

Rose has performed in many venues across the UK, including The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, The Stoller Hall and St Martin-in-the-Field.

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Simo Sisevic (piano)

Friday 29 May 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.

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Relaxed Saturday Live: Jose Zalba-Smith (flute) & Yailin Martínez-Hierrezuelo (flute)

Saturday 6 June 11am

Come and hear virtuosic flute duets by Cuban born flautists Jose & Yailin. A journey from Baroque to Cuban!

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Saturday Live: Jose Zalba-Smith (flute) & Yailin Martínez-Hierrezuelos (flute)

Saturday 6 June 12.30pm

Cuban born flautists Jose & Yailin present a beautiful and virtuosic flute duet programme.

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