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St. Martin-in-the-Fields at Trafalgar Square has been featuring a popular Lunchtime Concert Series for over 60 years.

St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church at Trafalgar Square cc licensed photo by Robert Scarth

St. Martin-in-the-Fields is a beautiful old Anglican Church located at the northeast corner of Trafalgar Square. The present building was completed in 1726 and features a classical style with Corintian columns and a high steeple. We have included this church in our 'Theatres and Venues' section because it features a popular Lunchtime Concert Series performed on Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 1pm., a concept similar to that at St.James's Piccadilly St.

This enjoyable series has a history going back to the beginning of World War II during which a series of Lunchtime Concerts were held at the neighbouring National Gallery. The St. Martin's Church took over the concert series at the end of the war. The concerts promote emerging new talent and provide musicians a professional venue where they can perform for an appreciative large audience. You can be asured that these concerts are of a very high quality and the church is well known for having excellent acoustics.

While these concerts are technically free, they are more than worth the suggested donation of £3.50 which also helps with work done by the church. In addition to the Lunchtime Concerts the church also features Jazz Nights.

It is also worth noting the St. Martin-in-the-Fields has a cafeteria located downstairs in the 18th century crypt. This hidden spot serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. The food and service are rather uninspiring, however the prices are very cheap for this area. The menu changes daily to reflect local ingredients.

To see what concerts are upcoming at St. Martin-in-the-Fields check the calendar on their official website which is linked to below.

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Facts For Your Visit

Fee: No

Address: Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 4JJ, UK

Phone: 020 7766 1100

Official Website: St. Martin-in-the-Fields

St. Martin-in-the-Fields Reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating A beautiful building with great acoustics. We went to see the sung Eucharist but even though it was advertised, there was no choir and only a spoke service. The building is beautiful especially the window behind the alter. Worth a visit.
G Mac - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating Nice place for visit. An elegant church with a crypt converted into a cafe. Concerts are held here, and during lunchtime there are music recitals.
Monika Karlińska - 2 months ago

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4 Star Rating Historic church overlooking Trafalgar Square. Lots of events on all through the year although some very expensive.
D - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Still elevated to the clouds of joy and mesmerized by the incredible talent of The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of London. Incredible performance on this Friday after Thanksgiving in St-Martin-in-the-Fields. We had front row seats. The intensity of the cellist and the top violinist will stay with me forever. Bravo a thousand times. Must must MUST experience.
Farnoosh Brock - a year ago

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5 Star Rating We attended a concert by candlelight of Baroque music. It has been a lifelong ambition to visit St Martin's, I hope to be back rather sooner than the 55 years it has taken so far to achieve that ambition. The whole experience was superb.
James Talbot - a month ago

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