London: Bach Concertos by Candlelight

at Bach Concertos by Candlelight by CityMusic Promotions
London Available from Thu 12 Nov to Fri 30 Jul

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Book Bach Concertos by Candlelight tickets & experience classical music by candlelight in London

  • Hear J.S. Bach's celebrated concertos performed live in the heart of London
  • Experience a spectacular classical concert surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight
  • Discover a changing programme of Bach's keyboard, violin, orchestral and Brandenburg concertos
  • Enjoy the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta bringing Bach's masterpieces to life
  • See virtuoso soloists including Warren Mailley-Smith and Henry Chandler on selected dates
  • Take your seat inside the beautiful and historic St Mary le Strand Church

Experience Bach Concertos by Candlelight at St Mary le Strand

  • Dates: Selected dates from 12th November 2026 into 2027
  • Performance Times: 6pm on most dates | 6pm or 8pm on 3rd April 2027
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Venue: St Mary le Strand Church, The Strand, London WC2R 1ES

Bach Concertos by Candlelight Programme:

12th November 2026:

  • The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
  • Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
  • Bach: Partita in C minor, BWV 826
  • Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 2 in E major, BWV 1053
  • Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058

26th November 2026:

  • The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
  • Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
  • Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056
  • Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
  • Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052

11th February 2027:

  • The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
  • Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
  • Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050
  • Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue in C major, BWV 846
  • Bach: Triple Concerto in A minor, BWV 1044

4th March 2027:

  • The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
  • Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
  • Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055
  • Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041
  • Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 3 in D major, BWV 1054

3rd April 2027:

  • The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
  • Henry Chandler (violin)
  • Handel: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
  • Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor
  • Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068, including Air on the G String
  • Bach: Violin Concerto in E major
  • Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

29th April 2027:

  • The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
  • Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
  • Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056
  • Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
  • Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052

21st May 2027:

  • The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
  • Henry Chandler (violin)
  • Bach: Violin Concerto in E major, BWV 1042
  • Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
  • Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043

Performed by:

  • The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
  • Warren Mailley-Smith (piano) - selected dates
  • Henry Chandler (violin) - selected dates
  • Guest virtuoso soloists across the concert series

World-class classical music by world-class musicians live in London

From soaring violin concertos to some of Bach's finest works for keyboard and orchestra, Bach Concertos by Candlelight brings the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to life in an atmospheric London setting.

Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta alongside virtuoso soloists, the programme changes throughout the series. Depending on your chosen date, hear Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, keyboard concertos, violin concertos, Orchestral Suite No. 3 and more, with Handel's Arrival of the Queen of Sheba joining the programme on 3rd April.

Whether Bach is already firmly on your playlist or you're discovering his music for the first time, these one-hour concerts are a brilliant excuse to switch off from the city for a while and experience exceptional live classical music inside St Mary le Strand.

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Location

St Mary le Strand

The Strand,
London,
London,
WC2R 1ES
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How to find us

St Mary le Strand is located on The Strand in central London, WC2R 1ES.

  • By car: Use postcode WC2R 1ES for your sat nav. St Mary le Strand is in central London, so use a nearby public car park and continue to the church on foot.
  • By train: Charing Cross, Waterloo and Blackfriars stations are all within walking distance of St Mary le Strand.
  • By Tube: Temple is one of the closest Underground stations, with Covent Garden, Charing Cross and Embankment also within walking distance.
  • By bus: Numerous London bus services stop along the Strand and Aldwych, within walking distance of the church.
  • By foot: St Mary le Strand sits on the Strand close to Somerset House, King's College London and Covent Garden.
Facilities
  • Central London location on the Strand.
  • Public transport nearby.
  • Restaurants and bars within a short walk of the venue, as highlighted by the organiser.
  • No current step-free access into St Mary le Strand, so I would not list this concert as wheelchair accessible.
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Is Bach Concertos by Candlelight wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Bach Concertos by Candlelight is held in wheelchair accessible venues.

What are the seating options for Bach Concertos by Candlelight?

Choose from a range of ticket types and seating options when you book to watch Bach Concertos by Candlelight.

  • Please note that the organisers operate an unreserved seating policy within each separate band.
  • Seats within each band (AA, A, B) are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Seating Options:

  • Band AA: Sit as close to the stage as possible
  • Band A: Sit in the middle section of the venue
  • Band B: Sit at the rear side of the venue. Please note: Band B may have restricted views due to pillars. 
What age is Bach Concertos by Candlelight?

Bach Concertos by Candlelight is suitable for all ages! Enjoy the perfect introduction to classical music. 

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