Music and the Arts in Camden's Churches

With music and art we can welcome people of all faiths and none into our places of prayer. The London Borough of Camden reaches into Central London where there are many opportunities for lunchtime or early evening activities in the Churches. 

On this page you'll find churches with regular music or art programmes. 
Please check details and send in any additions or amendments.

Organ Recitals at St Dominic's Priory
All concerts begin at 7.30pm. Admission free with retiring collection to cover expenses
and support musical activities at St Dominic's. 

The Henry Willis organ in St. Dominic’s Priory was begun in 1869 and completed in time for the opening of the church in 1883. It is among the finest examples of his work to have remained unaltered to the present day, making it one of the most historically important instruments in the country. The tonal variety and impressive impact in the building is a hallmark of the finest craftsmanship – Willis himself thought this organ to be one of his best. The pitch is almost a semitone sharp, and the 35 speaking stops are spread over 3 manuals and pedals. A variety of actions are employed: mechanical for the Swell and Choir organs, Barker-lever for the Great, and pneumatic for the Pedal organ. Manders carried out a thorough cleaning and restoration in 1960, and again in 1993. The monthly recital series is a regular part of musical activities at St. Dominic’s, attracting performers and enthusiasts from around the world to enjoy this unique experience.

A new series started in 2011. Last concert of the year:
Saturday 10th December
Martin Stacey

Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church WC2
For Wednesday recitals, Saturday organ concerts and various charity concerts www.bloomsbury.org.uk

Wednesday lunchtime concerts and literary hours at Hampstead Parish Church
Concerts on the 1st Wed or the month and “Literary Hours” on the 3rd Wed start 1pm (1h max)
Entrance free but there will be a retiring collection.
See http://www.hampsteadparishchurch.org.uk/data/diary.php

Lunchtime Concerts:
7/12/11 David Moore on the organ

Literary Hours:
21/12/11 Christmas Crackers
18/1/12 Humanity & Inhumanity: Reflections on the Holocaust.

Lunchtime Recital Series at St Andrew Holborn (just outside Camden)
Recitals aim to showcase some of the best emerging talent in London.
Admission is free and refreshments are provided afterwards.
Wednesdays at 1.10pm