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Birthplace of the Samaritans. Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece
https://linktr.ee/ststephenwalbrook Christopher Wren's first dome. Henry Moore's only altar.

St Stephen Walbrook, City of London : Birthplace of the Samaritans. A place of discovery and celebration that welcomes all. The church is open from Monday to Friday 10.30am-3.30pm. Our regular services and events include:

Tuesdays at 1.00pm (except August): Chamber music platform concerts - chamber music platform concerts given by a variety of performers. Recitals are free. There will be a retiring collection. This recital programme organised by the Walbrook Music Trust

Tuesdays from 6.00pm (except August) : Start:Stop. Stop for ten minutes and start to reflect on a passage from scripture by listening to our weekly audio recordings. Wednesdays at 9am: Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer by telephone conference call

Wednesdays at 6pm : (The Third Wednesday of Each Month) - Choral Evensong sung by our Choral Scholars

Thursdays at 12.15pm : (Term Time only) Choral Classics - 20 minutes of divine music from the Anglican Choral Repertoire based on a theme

Thursdays at 12.45pm: Choral Eucharist sung by our Choral Scholars and followed by a light lunch. Fridays at 12.30pm: Organ Recital - given by visiting organists with a varied programme of works often taking into account the season of the church in the programme. Recitals are free and you are welcome to bring your lunch. There will be a retiring collection

12/10/2026

Tues 13.10.26 from 1pm to 1.45pm: A free lunchtime music recital with Kwanyee Chan - Piano and Ambrose Chiu - Tenor performing a wonderful varied and original programme of music here at St Stephen Walbrook.

Programme
La ricordanza – Bellini
9 Lieder und Gesänge op. 32 Brahms
1. Wie rafft' ich mich auf in der Nacht
2. Nicht mehr zu dir zu gehen
3. Ich schleich umher
4. Der Strom, der neben mir verrauschte
5. Wehe, so willst Du mich wieder
6. Du sprichst, dass ich mich täuschte
7. Bitteres zu sagen denkst du
8. So stehn wir, ich und meine Weide
9. Wie bist du, meine Königin

Great things – John Ireland
Ocean, My Home (大海啊, 故鄉) - Chinese folk Song

10/10/2026

Thurs 15th October from 4.45pm. Live jazz after work...Admission is free - but pay what you like! We can't wait for jazz diva Hannah Hutton to perform at St Stephen Walbrook again. Hannah's sultry tunes and laid back style has always been a joy, delighting our diverse audience and we are delighted that she is back next week. Refreshments are available. ; ; ;

05/10/2026

1pm Tuesday 6th October. Give your lunchtime a lift and take time out to visit our stunning church for a free, afternoon recital. The brilliant and gifted pianist, Michael Tao will perform 45 minutes of wonderful pieces from music titans: Beethoven of the Classical era and of course Chopin from the Romantic era.
Michael Tao is a London based pianist. He studies at the Royal College of Music with Professor Dina Parakhina under the Ash Music Scholarship alongside a Chemistry degree at Imperial College London.

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN 1770–1827
Piano Sonata No. 7 in D major,
Op. 10 No3 1797–1798
I. Presto
II. Largo e mesto
III. Menuetto: Allegro
IV. Rondo: Allegro

FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN 1810–1849
Étude in C major, Op. 10 No. 1, “Waterfall” 1829–1832
Barcarolle in F sharp major,
Op. 60

25/09/2026

Tues 29 September, 1pm - 1.50pm: Lunchtime recital. Admission is free. Sungbin Cho returns to St Stephen Walbrook for a solo guitar recital encompassing a remarkable selection of music by Torroba, Mertz, Andrew York, Sergio Assad, Stephen Dodgson and Granados; designed to draw out the extraordinary range of this multifaceted instrument and the sparkling talent and skill of Sungbin.
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11/09/2026

Rush Hour Jazz Tues 15th September from 6pm - 7pm - supported by Lumeable - We can't wait for Rush Hour Jazz at St Stephen Walbrook with the Square Milestones and a fantastic programme: Moanin’ -Timmons; Beatrice -Rivers; See Saw -Beirach/Calderazzo; Nature Boy - Ahbez; First Song -Haden;
Infant Eyes -Shorter; An Up Dawn- Elias; Ms Baja- Garrett; Dienda -Kirkland; It’s a Dance - Petrucciani; Flamenco Sketches- Davis/Evans; Some Other Time - Bernstein/Comden/Green; Bye Bye Blackbird -
Henderson/Dixon. Entrance is free - Drinks available. See you there.
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04/09/2026

Today! at 12.30pm (4.9.26) Lunchtime organ recital. Entrance free. We are looking forward to hearing the very talented Louis Jones, Organ Scholar at Keble college, Oxford performing at St Stephen Walbrook for the first (and hopefully not last!) time. He has a fantastic programme - see you there.
College of Organists; ;

Allegro Vivace (Symphonie V) C-M. Widor

Meditation on John Keble’s
Rogationtide Hymn J. Ireland

Unter der linden grüne
Est-ce Mars? J.P. Sweelinck

Master Tallis’s Testament H. Howells

Triptyque
1. Matines
2. Communion
3. Stèle pour un enfant défunt L. Vierne

Passacaglia (Sonata no. 8) J. Rheinberger

30/08/2026

Tuesday 1st September 1pm. Lunchtime Recital. Free Admission.

The Walbrook Music Trust presents

Carillon up the piano
A programme of piano music inspired by bells

Alan Dorn (piano)
performs works by

Godowsky
Rossini
Debussy
Mompou
Liszt
Chopin

At St Stephen Walbrook
39 Walbrook EC4N 8BN
City of London

Concert is free.
Donations welcome

29/08/2026

Tue 15th September, 6pm -7pm, sees the return of the eclectic multi-talented jazz group, The Square Milestones, for a one-off, candlelit concert here at St Steohen Walbrook; featuring a stunning light display of uniquely designed Lumeable candles by the visionary designer, Moritz Waldemeyer at Studio Waldemeyer.. When The Square Milestones last performed we enjoyed a spectacular perfornance that virtually raised the dome and we expect the same on this very special evening. Entrance is free, so see you there. Refreshments are available. Why not share this post with your friends as well :-)
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18/08/2026

Your next event might be closer than you think. 📍

When choosing a venue, we often focus on the space itself. But sometimes, location is what makes the real difference.

We have a stunning Baroque interior to wow your guests, but our location is just as much a part of what makes St Stephen Walbrook an attractive choice for corporate events.

Right in the heart of the City, we’re within easy walking distance of:

📍 Bank – 1 minute
📍 Cannon Street – 2 minutes
📍 Monument – 6 minutes
📍 Liverpool Street – 10 minutes

A convenient location takes away one of the barriers to attending, making it easier for guests to join you and fit your event into a busy working day.

For busy City teams, sometimes the best venue isn’t the one you have to travel across London to reach.

It’s the one on your doorstep.

17/08/2026

Thurs 20th August 5.45pm.- It's Rush Hour Jazz at St Stephen Walbrook, on Walbrook, EC4N 8BN with Joe Kouyoumjian and friends. Joe is a jazz pianist and classics undergrad with gold star credentials and we cant wait to hear him on piano, Simon da Silva, Trumpet and William Read on Bass play in the stunning surroundings of St Stephen Walbrook, in the City. Entrance is totally free - just leave a donation of your choice. Drop in after work or beforw your evening plans and stay as long or as short as you like. See you there!
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Address

39 Walbrook
London
EC4N8BN

Telephone

+442076269000

Website

http://www.ststephenwalbrook.net/

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