All London's live music

Be the first to hear three new pieces created by the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Composers’ Academy Fellows.

As part of UK/Brazil Season of Culture 2026, Round Chapel is proud to host the UK premiere of the Baroque chamber opera Auto da Catingueira (1969) by Brazilian composer Elomar Figueira Mello (b. 1937, Bahia).

Enjoy an exceptional performance of a selection of Beethoven's much-loved piano trios and other classical masterpieces. Set in the beautiful candlelit location of St Mary Le Strand, London, it's a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style!

A warm spring evening, adorned with the sounds of ancient raags.

Duration
3.00pm–6.00pm

The Philharmonia Orchestra traces the relationships between Romantic composers in works full of poetry and power, including Brahms’ profound First Symphony.

Âme Creative Studios make their Barbican debut with Lawrence Power in a concert that breaks down the walls of the concert hall and takes you on a musical journey across the City of London at night.

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of piano music by Franz Liszt, performed by the acclaimed concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, in the stunning, candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand on a brand new Steinway Model B Grand Piano.

Orpheus Sinfonia present Vivaldi's The Four Seasons

Join the world-famous barefoot cellist from the Alps, Jodok Cello, live in Hackney and experience an unforgettable evening of music, emotion, and pure artistry.

£199 entries include a Meet and Greet with Jodok Cello

As part of UK/Brazil Season of Culture 2026, Round Chapel is proud to host the UK premiere of the Baroque chamber opera Auto da Catingueira (1969) by Brazilian composer Elomar Figueira Mello (b. 1937, Bahia).

Lunchtime recitals

Celebrate the legacy of John Dowland, the renowned English Renaissance composer, lutenist and singer.

Taran McNeil, Jacob Jordan, and Hitomi Shiu - clarinet
Amelia Wise - bass clarinet

Spend your lunchtime differently in our historic hall.

Sinfonia Smith Square Fellowship Orchestra performs Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht, inspired by a poem following a two lovers’ emotions through infidelity and forgiveness.

Insieme are delighted to continue as Chamber Opera Ensemble in Residence and present a series of Free Thursday Lunchtime Concerts in Lauderdale House's beautiful Long Gallery overlooking Waterlow Park.

Duration
3.00pm–6.00pm

JS Bach’s Partita No 1 in B flat, BWV 825, lends itself beautifully to performance on the modern piano – or so we think. Elena Vorotko explores the textures and characters of the instruments of Bach’s time, performing on the Museum’s harpsichord, clavichord, and early fortepiano.

Step into the warm glow of candlelight and immerse yourself in a truly memorable night of classical music in the spectacular surroundings of St Mary le Strand, one of London’s most stunning and historically rich churches.

Witness this extraordinary theatrical concert, which celebrates the 400 year legacy of William Byrd, one of England’s finest composers.

New Born is a narrative piano concert combining original compositions, spoken storytelling, and poetry into a structured musical journey.

Dark ships and shining seas: John Adams’s Harmonielehre is the dazzling climax to a concert celebrating the American dream at its most terrible – and hopeful.

Dunedin Consort; John Butt director; Alexander Chance countertenor; Stephen Farr organ; Alexandra Bellamy oboe d'amore; Katy Bircher flute; Huw Daniel viola d'amore

Music is born from the world around us – shaped by the people we meet and the stories that stir our imaginations.

Our Artists-in-Residence, GBSR Duo, team up with boundary-pushing London producer Beatrice Dillon for their first-ever collaboration.