Piccadilly: Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas

at Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas
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Book Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas tickets & experience Gershwin by candlelight in Piccadilly

  • Hear Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue performed live in the heart of London
  • Experience a festive piano recital surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight
  • See acclaimed concert pianist Martin Cousin perform live at St James's Church, Piccadilly
  • Hear masterpieces by Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Grieg, Chopin, Beethoven, Debussy and Gershwin
  • Enjoy Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and Debussy's Clair de lune before the concert builds to Rhapsody in Blue
  • Take your seat inside the beautiful St James's Church in the heart of Piccadilly

Experience Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by candlelight at St James's Church, Piccadilly

  • Date: Sunday 27th December 2026
  • Doors Open: 7:40pm
  • Performance Time: 8pm - 9pm
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Venue: St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight Programme:

  • Rachmaninoff: Prelude in C sharp minor, Op. 3 No. 2
  • Brahms: Intermezzo in A, Op. 118 No. 2
  • Grieg: Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65 No. 6
  • Chopin: Nocturne in E flat, Op. 9 No. 2
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata
  • Debussy: Clair de lune
  • Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue

Performed by:

  • Martin Cousin (piano)

World-class piano music performed live this Christmas in Piccadilly

Step into the candlelight as acclaimed concert pianist Martin Cousin brings a packed programme of classical and romantic favourites to St James's Church in Piccadilly.

The concert travels from Rachmaninoff's dramatic Prelude in C sharp minor and Brahms' Intermezzo in A to Grieg's Wedding Day at Troldhaugen and the lyrical sound of Chopin's Nocturne in E flat.

Beethoven's much-loved Moonlight Sonata and Debussy's atmospheric Clair de lune lead into the finale, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, where classical music meets jazz-infused energy in one of the composer's most recognisable works.

Whether you're filling that little gap between Christmas and New Year or simply fancy an evening of live piano music in London, this one-hour candlelit concert packs seven brilliant works into the programme.

Book Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas tickets at St James's Church, Piccadilly today and have them delivered instantly via email.

Location

St James Piccadilly

197 Piccadilly,
London,
London,
W1J 9LL
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How to find us

St James's Church Piccadilly is located at 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL, in the heart of central London.

  • By car: Use postcode W1J 9LL for your sat nav. There is no visitor parking at St James's Church. The nearest paid parking is in Soho, approximately a 7-minute walk away, but spaces are limited.
  • By train: Charing Cross is the nearest major railway station and is approximately a 15-minute walk away. Victoria is around a 20-minute walk or a short journey on bus route 38.
  • By Tube: Green Park and Piccadilly Circus are both around a 5-minute walk from St James's Church.
  • By bus: Routes 6, 9, 14, 19, 22, 38, 139 and 159 stop nearby around Piccadilly and Regent Street.
  • By foot: From Green Park station, leave via the Piccadilly exit, turn left and walk towards Piccadilly Circus. St James's Church is just beyond the Royal Academy of Arts.
Facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Is Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight is wheelchair accessible. 

What are the seating options for Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight?

Choose from a range of ticket types and seating options when you book to watch Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas 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 front section of the venue
  • Band B: Sit at the middle of the venue.
  • Band C: Sit at the rear of the venue. Please note: Band C may have restricted views due to pillars. 
What age is Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight suitable for?

Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight is suitable for all ages! Enjoy the perfect introduction to classical music. 

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