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Free classical music in London

Discover where to find free classical music events in the capital

Chris Christodoulou

London's many classical music venues regularly offer free concerts or performances where a small donation is required. Discover free classical concerts, opera and more with our regularly updated guide.

Free classical music events in London

  • Universe of Sound: The Planets

    FreeRecommended Wed May 30, Science Museum

    A major new digital installation that sees a virtual Philharmonia Orchestra under Esa-Pekka Salon...

  • Grisey's 'Vortex Temporum'

    FreeRecommended Thu May 31, Royal Festival Hall

    The Players from the Philharmonia Orchestra under Pascal Rophé, with pianist Andrew Zolinsky, pe...

  • Open Rehearsal

    Free Wed May 30, LSO St Luke's

    Michael Tilson Thomas opens up his LSO rehearsal with pianist Yefim Bronfman and violinist Gil Sh...

  • Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant

    FreeRecommended Sun Jun 3, River Thames: between Battersea Bridge and Tower Bridge

    Leaving from Battersea Bridge and sailing the seven miles to Tower Bridge, 1,000 boats of all sha...

  • Chantage and the Luther Nordic College Choir

    FreeRecommended Wed May 30, St Paul's Knightsbridge

    An evening of music with Chantage and one of the top college choirs in the United States, in a pr...

  • SPITALFIELDS SUMMER FESTIVAL Sounds of Spitalfields

    Free Fri Jun 8, Spitalfields

    Spitalfields comes alive with music to mark the launch of the Festival. This year brings blasts o...

  • Her Majesty's Reign in Words and Music

    Free Sat Jun 2, Royal College of Music

    The Musique Sur La Mer Chamber Orchestra under Marcy Sudock and Fanfares d'Elegance trumpets, wit...

  • Guildhall Oboes in Concert

    Free Fri Jun 1, Regent Hall

    Guildhall School of Music and Drama presents a programme of solo and ensemble works for the entir...

  • BBC PROMS Handel's 'Water Music' and 'Music for the Royal Fireworks'

    FreeRecommended Wed Jul 18, Royal Albert Hall

    Le Concert Spirituel under Hervé Niquet performs Handel's Water Music Suites - No 1 in F; No 2 i...

  • Lunchtime Piano

    Free Fri Jun 1, St Bride's Church

    The pianist Mignonette Aarons presents a programme of works by JS Bach, Hans Gal and Kurt Weill.

  • Piano Trio

    Free Tue Jun 5, St Martin-in-the-Fields

    Rautio Piano Trio plays Beethoven's Piano Trio in C minor, Op 1 No 3; and Fauré's Piano Trio in ...

  • Lunchtime 'Liederkreis'

    Free Fri Jun 1, St Martin-in-the-Fields

    Martin Hässler (baritone) and pianist Marek Ruszczynski (GSMD) present Robert Schumann's song-cy...



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