What's on
A Sanctuary on the Strand, St Mary le Strand is an inspirational and peaceful place for Christian worship. An inclusive church we welcome and serve everyone. We celebrate every person and don’t discriminate on grounds of race, identity, gender, or sexuality. We are truly ‘open to God and open to all’.
See below for 'What's On' as part of our Public and Cultural Programme and our Special Events and Church Services.
For all enquiries relating to Candlelight Concerts, International Piano Series or City Music Promotions Concerts please phone: +44 7821 611023.
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Thursday Lunchtime Concert – pianist Elena Toponogova
Thursday Lunchtime Concert – pianist Elena Toponogova
Join us for this exciting piano recital! Programme: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) “Bell ringing”, “Arietta”, “Melody” Robert Schumann (1810-1849) Two pieces from “Scenes from Childhood” op 15 “Of foreign lands and people” and “Dreaming” Anatoly Lyadov (1855-1914) Prelude in B minor Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)Two musical moments op 16 in B minor and D flat major Frank ...
The Strand Contemporary Music Series (Concert 7) – Molly Frances Arnuk
The Strand Contemporary Music Series (Concert 7) – Molly Frances Arnuk
The seventh concert of an exceptional new series of contemporary music at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Mary le Strand. A unique opportunity to experience new and innovative works by some of the UK leading contemporary music artists. St Mary le Strand is an outstanding and intimate venue, well suited for musical performance. There ...
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Strand International Piano Series 2023-4 (Concert 14) – Simon Watterton
Strand International Piano Series 2023-4 (Concert 14) – Simon Watterton
St Mary le Strand (The "Jewel" of the Strand) plays host to the second Strand International Piano Series. Further to its launch to great acclaim in the 2022-23 season, the new series will feature all 32 of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas. London's most intimate concert venue boasts stunning architecture, beautiful acoustics and a brand new Steinway concert grand ...
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Enjoy an outstanding musical evening with a breathtaking programme of Chopin's piano masterpieces in the stunning candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand. Featuring renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, this is will be a musical evening to remember! A complimentary champagne reception is included from 30mins before the 8pm start. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants ...
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's master piece, The Four Seasons, in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand, London. The programme will also include J.S. Bach's exquisite keyboard concerto in G Minor. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! Note - there are two performances available: ...
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's master piece, The Four Seasons, in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand, London. The programme will also include J.S. Bach's exquisite keyboard concerto in G Minor. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! Note - there are two performances available: ...
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Celebrating Gibbs
Celebrating Gibbs
A celebration of James Gibbs, the architect of St Mary le Strand Church which was consecrated in 1724.
This event is part of our Tercentanry celbrations and will feature short presentations from experts in Gibbs including Jeremy Musson, William Aslet and Nick Cox.
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Hot Tango for Cool Nights – Tango 44
Hot Tango for Cool Nights – Tango 44
Relive the early days of tango in Buenos Aires with the sensational Tango 44 Come and listen to our blend of the moving, heart stopping Argentine dance music live in the stunning setting of St Mary le Strand in London Tango is passion, tango is nostalgia, tango is the allure of Buenos Aires; the danger ...
Beethoven Piano Trios by Candlelight
Beethoven Piano Trios by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional performance of two of Beethoven's exquisite piano trios. 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! There's a good choice of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night. Featuring Ellie Fagg (Violin) Katherine Jenkinson ...
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Strand Chamber Music Series 2023/4 (Concert 11)
Strand Chamber Music Series 2023/4 (Concert 11)
Enjoy the eleventh concert in this exceptional new series of chamber music in the beautiful candlelit venue of St Mary le Strand. A unique opportunity to experience some of the UK's leading chamber music artists, the series will cover a broad spectrum of repertoire from ensemble works by Beethoven, Ravel and Debussy to exquisite early vocal ...
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Enjoy a spectacular recital by renowned concert pianist Maiko Mori including a popular selection of outstanding classical and romantic works. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exceptional performance by candlelight at the beautiful venue of St Mary Le Strand. There are many bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night Featuring Maiko Mori (piano) Programme ...
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The Lark Ascending by Candlelight
The Lark Ascending by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vaughan Williams' masterpiece, The Lark Ascending, by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Mary Le Strand, London. The programme will also include Tchaikovsky's exquisite Serenade for Strings. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There are plenty of restaurants and bars ...
The Lark Ascending by Candlelight
The Lark Ascending by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vaughan Williams' masterpiece, The Lark Ascending, by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Mary Le Strand, London. The programme will also include Tchaikovsky's exquisite Serenade for Strings. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There are plenty of restaurants and bars ...
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Thursday Lunchtime Concert – violinist Anna Ovsyanikova, pianist Thomas Ang
Thursday Lunchtime Concert – violinist Anna Ovsyanikova, pianist Thomas Ang
Programme: Amy Marcy Cheney Beach (1867-1944) Romance, Op 23 (1893) Harry Thacker Burleigh (1866-1949) from Southland Sketches (1916) 4 Allegro Amy Beach Lento espressivo, Op 125 no 1 William Grant Still Jr (1895-1978) Suite for violin and piano (1943) 1 African Dancer (sculpture: Richmond Barthé) 2 Mother and Child (paintings & sculptures: Sargent Johnson) ...
Bach, Scarlatti and Couperin by Candlelight – Petra Hajduchova
Bach, Scarlatti and Couperin by Candlelight – Petra Hajduchova
Experience the magic of the Harpsichord with Petra Hajduchova. Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand. The concert includes an exquisite selection of baroque and modern works in what's guaranteed to be a memorable musical evening. There are also many bars and ...
Brahms By Candlelight – Andrew Zolinsky
Brahms By Candlelight – Andrew Zolinsky
Enjoy an exceptional performance of some of Brahms's greatest works for piano. Featuring renowned concert pianist Andrew Zolinsky and set in the beautiful candlelit location of St Mary Le Strand, London, it will be a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There's a good choice of bars and restaurants nearby to ...
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Strand International Piano Series 2023-4 (Concert 15) – Murray McLachlan
Strand International Piano Series 2023-4 (Concert 15) – Murray McLachlan
St Mary le Strand (The "Jewel" of the Strand) plays host to the second Strand International Piano Series. Further to its launch to great acclaim in the 2022-23 season, the new series will feature all 32 of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas. London's most intimate concert venue boasts stunning architecture, beautiful acoustics and a brand new Steinway concert grand ...
Bach Cello Suites by Candlelight
Bach Cello Suites by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional performance of a selection of J.S. Bach's Solo Cello Suites by the hugely talented cellist, Wallis Power. 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! There's a good choice of bars and restaurants nearby to complete ...
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's master piece, The Four Seasons, in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand, London. The concert will also include J.S.Bach's outstanding keyboard concerto No.5 in F Minor. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! Note - there are two performances available: ...
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's master piece, The Four Seasons, in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand, London. The concert will also include J.S.Bach's outstanding keyboard concerto No.5 in F Minor. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! Note - there are two performances available: ...
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A Night at The Opera by Candlelight (feat. Nessun Dorma)
A Night at The Opera by Candlelight (feat. Nessun Dorma)
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading opera singers will perform a dazzling selection of the world's greatest operatic repertoire. Set in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand, London, it'll be a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style. There are also ...
Finchcocks on The Strand (Concert 2) – Jong-Gyung Park
Finchcocks on The Strand (Concert 2) – Jong-Gyung Park
Enjoy the second of an exceptional new series of piano recitals in the beautiful candlelit venue of St Mary le Strand supported by leading piano educational retreat, Finchcocks. A unique opportunity to hear performances by some of the UK's leading pianists, the concerts will cover a wide range of repertoire from composers such such as ...
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Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight
Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional concert in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary le Strand. The outstanding musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, along with renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, will perform Beethoven's ever-popular second piano concerto and Mozart's masterpiece, the Sinfonia Concertante. This is guaranteed to be a musical evening ...
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional performance of some of Frederic Chopin's greatest piano works by renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in the beautiful candlelit location of St Mary le Strand. Each ticket will include a complimentary glass of champagne or soft drink, the perfect accompaniment to this hugely appealing programme! Featuring Warren Mailley-Smith (Piano) Programme (All Chopin) Ballade ...
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Vivaldi by Candlelight: “A Tercentenary Celebration Concert”
Vivaldi by Candlelight: “A Tercentenary Celebration Concert”
In a special concert to mark the 300th anniversary of St Mary le Strand, the exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and outstanding guest soloists perform a selection of magnificent baroque and classical concertos in this beautiful candlelit setting. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! Featuring The Piccadilly ...
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Strand International Piano Series 2023-4 (Concert 16) – Julian Trevelyan
Strand International Piano Series 2023-4 (Concert 16) – Julian Trevelyan
St Mary le Strand (The "Jewel" of the Strand) plays host to the second Strand International Piano Series. Further to its launch to great acclaim in the 2022-23 season, the new series will feature all 32 of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas. London's most intimate concert venue boasts stunning architecture, beautiful acoustics and a brand new Steinway concert grand ...
Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight
Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary le Strand. Renowned British concert pianist, Tyler Hay, will perform an outstanding selection of classical and romantic piano works, including Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue in what is guaranteed to be a musical evening to remember! There ...
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Chopin Piano Concertos by Candlelight
Chopin Piano Concertos by Candlelight
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional concert in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary le Strand. The outstanding musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, along with renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, will perform both of Chopin's ever-popular piano concertos. This is guaranteed to be a musical evening to remember! There are also ...
Chopin Piano Concertos by Candlelight
Chopin Piano Concertos by Candlelight
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional concert in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary le Strand. The outstanding musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, along with renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, will perform both of Chopin's ever-popular piano concertos. This is guaranteed to be a musical evening to remember! There are also ...