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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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Friday 13 February 7.30pm
A romantic feast of two beloved piano masterpieces, be swept away by some of the greatest classical music ever written.
Step into the serene glow of candlelight on Valentine’s weekend and immerse yourself in a spellbinding evening of classical music at St James Piccadilly, an architectural gem nestled in the heart of London.
Celebrate love and romance with a captivating programme performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta, featuring renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith. This specially curated Valentine’s concert offers a rich tapestry of emotion, from the heroic grandeur of Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto to the lyrical tenderness of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and the radiant beauty of Grieg’s Morning from Peer Gynt.
With over 200 performances annually, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta—featuring some of the UK’s most gifted virtuosi—has become a cherished presence on the British classical music scene. Under the artistic direction of Warren Mailley-Smith, the ensemble is celebrated for its passionate interpretations of the baroque, classical, and early romantic repertoire.
“”Stunning”” – Classic FM
Featuring The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Warren Mailley-Smith – Piano
Programme Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major ‘Emperor’ Grieg – Morning (from Peer Gynt Suite) Interval Rachmaninov – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor
Join us for a romantic evening of elegance, emotion, and timeless beauty—illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and perfect for Valentine’s.