Celebrating 300 years at the Heart and on the Edge
Join us for our landmark year as we celebrate the 300th Anniversary of St Martin-in-the-Fields church.
From world-renowned choral ensembles to virtuosic instrumentalists, we’ve curated a spectacular music programme that spans three centuries of musical heritage to honour our iconic monument in the heart of London. Experience enchanting music with headline performances by the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and many more.
Beyond the concert stage, our landmark celebrations extend into the heart of our community. Join us for inspiring services and a dynamic line-up of special events, including our anniversary exhibition and the London Festival of Architecture and Open House. With creative workshops and interactive outreach designed especially for families, we invite visitors of all ages to share in the history, worship, and spirit of our home.
Ex Cathedra – In 40 Parts: Spem in Alium
Thursday 22 October, 7pm
Ex Cathedra sings Tallis’s soaring Spem in Alium, plus other 40-part masterpieces inspired by this awesome work, including a commission from Roderick Williams.
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St Martin-in-the-Fields: 300 Years at the Heart and on the Edge
In Person Exhibition
Friday 23 October, 11am
Visit the free exhibition in our foyer to experience 300 years of St Martin’s stories and see a wide range of unique objects and extraordinary video footage.
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The 12 Ensemble and James McVinnie: Poulenc Organ Concerto
Friday 23 October, 7:30pm
Poulenc’s wild and wonderful Organ Concerto raises the roof: just the climax of a voyage of spiritually-charged sounds from The 12 Ensemble and organist James McVinnie.
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The King’s Singers: Finding Harmony – the Voice of Humanity
Friday 30 October, 7:30pm
Finding Harmony: The King’s Singers celebrate St Martin-in-the-Fields’ 300th birthday with all their inimitable warmth and flair.
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St Martin’s Day Evensong
Wednesday 11 November, 5pm
Join us for a special Choral Evensong.
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St Martin-in-the-Fields 300th Anniversary Concert
Thursday 12 November, 7pm
300 years of St Martin-in-the-Fields: Clive Myrie, Danielle de Niese and Aaron Azunda Akugbo lead a musical birthday celebration.
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The Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists: Handel’s Theodora
Thursday 19 November, 7pm
Handel loved Theodora more than any of his other oratorios, and with Iestyn Davies singing in this concert staging with the Monteverdi Choir, you’re about to hear why.
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I Fagiolini: Monteverdi L’Orfeo
Friday 20 November, 7:30pm
L’Orfeo: Monteverdi’s pioneering opera, brought to vibrant, heart-melting life by Robert Hollingworth and the virtuoso singers of I Fagiolini.
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BBC Singers and Britten Sinfonia: Britten St Nicholas
Britten Anniversary Concert
Friday 4 December, 7:30pm
Benjamin Britten lives! 50 years to the day since his death in 1976, the Britten Sinfonia and BBC Singers unleash the irrepressible life-force of Britten’s St Nicholas, the story of the saint who inspired the figure of Santa Claus.