Our seventh Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2025 will take place on Friday 18 July.

In this concert Francis Bushell and Thomas Siemens will explore the theme of remembrance by placing Songs by Franz Schubert next to British folk songs. Francis will play the bassoon and will be accompanied by Thomas on the guitar.

Come and be delighted by high quality classical performances in our beautiful church. The concerts take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.

Our sixth free concert of 2025 will take place on Friday 20 June: The Power of Art and Nature

We are delighted to welcome Pianist Margalida Moll Salord for a lunchtime recital.

The concert will embark on a romantic musical journey, delving into the works of Schumann, Chopin, and Granados. The programme that we will hear will explore the big influence that Frederick Chopin and Robert Schumann had on the Spanish composer Enrique Granados. The pieces will present a constant alteration of emotions, brought to life through richly coloured harmonies, technical complexity, emotional depth, and poetic phrasing characteristic of the romantic period.

Free on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.

Our fifth free concert of 2025 will take place on Friday 16 May: Changing Reflections: Saxophone and Piano Recital

We are delighted to welcome Daisy Ou and David Bevan back for a lunchtime exploring a wide range of music together from the mid 19th to 20th centuries.

Free on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.

Our fourth free concert of 2025 will take place on Friday 25 April: Night Wind

We are delighted to welcome Antoine Pichon back to perform after his well-received recital last year. Come and be transported by works of pianistic virtuosity from two masters of the instrument, Mozart and Medtner. 

Free on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.

Our third free concert of 2025 will take place on Friday 21 March: Pianist Changyu Yin will perform a Piano Recital.

Come and be delighted by high quality classical performances in our beautiful church. The concerts take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.

Our second free concert will take place on Friday 21 February: A Piano and Mezzo-Soprano recital interwoven with spoken text with works from Finzi, Vaughan Williams and Head.

Come and be delighted by high quality classical performances in our beautiful church. The concerts take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.

The concerts are free and you do not need a ticket.

Our tenth free concert will take place on Friday 18 October 2024.

Wagner Harp Duo present Discovering the Harp Duo.

Come and be delighted by high quality classical performances in our beautiful church. The concerts take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.

The concerts are free and you do not need a ticket.

Our ninth free concert will take place during St Mary’s Festival, on Friday 20 September 2024.

Tom Jesty and George Cooke will perform on the piano and cello.

Come and be delighted by high quality classical performances in our beautiful church. The concerts will take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.

The concerts are free and you do not need a ticket.

A fantastic opportunity to explore your local area on foot with a knowledgeable guide. Take an hour to discover the secrets of Islington's streets...

Meet at Richard Cloudesley tomb by front of St Mary's Church, Upper Street, N1 2TX.

A fantastic opportunity to explore your local area on foot with a knowledgeable guide. Take an hour to discover the secrets of Islington's streets...

Meet at Richard Cloudesley tomb by front of St Mary's Church, Upper Street, N1 2TX.

Our eight free concert on Friday 16 August: Flute and Violin Music Through The Ages presented by flute and string duo Fira.

Come and be delighted by high quality classical performances in our beautiful church. The concerts will take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.

The concerts are free and you do not need a ticket.

All welcome for refreshments in church. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes from 11am, with soup and a roll from 12.30pm.

All welcome for refreshments in church. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes from 11am, with soup and a roll from 12.30pm.

Our seventh free concert on Friday 19 June: A performance by Edward Picton-Turbervill.

Come and be delighted by high quality classical performances in our beautiful church. The concerts will take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.

The concerts are free and you do not need a ticket.

All welcome for refreshments in church. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes from 11am, with soup and a roll from 12.30pm.

All welcome for refreshments in church. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes from 11am, with soup and a roll from 12.30pm.

All welcome for refreshments in church. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes from 11am, with soup and a roll from 12.30pm.

All welcome for refreshments in church. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes from 11am, with soup and a roll from 12.30pm.

Our sixth free concert on Friday 21 June: Ivelina Ivanova and Weng Soon Tee perform Mozart and Debussy violin sonatas.

Come and be delighted by high quality classical performances in our beautiful church. The concerts will take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.

The concerts are free and you do not need a ticket.

All welcome for refreshments in church. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes from 11am, with soup and a roll from 12.30pm.

All welcome for refreshments in church. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes from 11am, with soup and a roll from 12.30pm.

All welcome for refreshments in church. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes from 11am, with soup and a roll from 12.30pm.

All welcome for refreshments in church. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes from 11am, with soup and a roll from 12.30pm.

Our fifth free concert on Friday 17 May: Thomas Siemens presents Some time ago in Paris.

Come and be delighted by high quality classical performances in our beautiful church. The concerts will take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.

The concerts are free and you do not need a ticket.

All welcome for refreshments in church. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes from 11am, with soup and a roll from 12.30pm.

All welcome for refreshments in church. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes from 11am, with soup and a roll from 12.30pm.

Poetry Above the Crypt at St Mary Islington: Poetry Reading and Book Launch

Everyone is warmly invited to celebrate the launch of IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS by Michael Bartholomew-Biggs (Shoestring Press, Nottingham, 2024). Free entry and refreshments.

Guest poets: Katy Evans-Bush and Robert Seatter

Music: Singer-songwriter WomanAngel

Free entry and free coffee and cakes. Donations welcome to our usual charity, Hospice Care Kenya.

All welcome for refreshments in church. Hot drinks and delicious homemade cakes from 11am, with soup and a roll from 12.30pm.

Our fourth free concert on Friday 19 April: An afternoon of Saxophone and Piano Music

David Bevan and Daisy Ou perform works spanning two hundred years of musical history, from Schubert and Mendelssohn to new music by living composers Jenni Watson and Andy Scott.

Come and be delighted by high quality classical performances in our beautiful church. The concerts will take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.

The concerts are free and you do not need a ticket.