LSO Discovery Free Friday Lunchtime Concerts
Curious about instrumental music? Looking to make lunchtime musical? Our doors are open for bite-size, informal concerts on selected Friday lunchtimes through the year.
Hear live performances from small groups of LSO or Guildhall School musicians up close at LSO St Luke’s. Find out more with friendly introductions to guide you through the concert from our presenter Rachel Leach. And if you’re left with burning questions, you can ask them during each concert’s Q+A session.
Entry is free and you don’t need a ticket – just turn up on the day! Doors to the hall open at 12pm, and the music starts at 12.30pm. We work on a first-come, first-seated basis, so we recommend arriving in good time to avoid disappointment.
Free Friday Lunchtime Concert: LSO Musicians
LSO Discovery
Friday 19 April 2024 • 12.30pm
Looking to make lunchtime musical? Enjoy a 45-minute concert with introductions to the music, and a chance to ask musicians from the London Symphony Orchestra your questions.
Free Friday Lunchtime Concert: Guildhall School
LSO Discovery
Friday 3 May 2024 • 12.30pm
Make lunchtime musical with a bite-size, informal concert from the Guildhall School Orchestral Artistry programme. Friendly introductions will guide you through the concert, plus you can put your questions to performers.
Relaxed Friday Lunchtime Concert
LSO Discovery
Friday 7 June 2024 • 12.30pm
A bite-size, informal concert, particularly suited for people who have sensory and communication impairments, learning disabilities, or who are neurodiverse.
Free Friday Lunchtime Concert: LSO Musicians
LSO Discovery
Friday 28 June 2024 • 12.30pm
Looking to make lunchtime musical? Enjoy a 45-minute concert with introductions to the music, and a chance to ask musicians from the London Symphony Orchestra your questions.
LSO Discovery Friday Lunchtime Concert: 29 September 2023
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A bite-size, informal concert, with music from Elgar, Rachmaninoff, Boulanger, Glazunov and Falla.
Relaxed Friday Lunchtime Concert: 23 February 2024
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A bite-size, informal concert of works including Mozart, Bruni and Halvorsen. With BSL interpretation.
LSO Discovery Friday Lunchtime Concert: 17 November 2023
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A bitesized, informal concert with works by Bach, Debussy, O'Carolan, Gluck and Godard. With BSL interpretation.
LSO Discovery Friday Lunchtime Concert: 12 January 2024
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A bite-size, informal concert of works by Dvořák and Coleridge-Taylor.
Relaxed Performances
Relaxed Friday Lunchtime Concerts are particularly suitable for individuals or groups who feel more comfortable attending in a relaxed environment. Everyone is welcome, including people who have sensory and communication impairments, learning disabilities, or who are neurodiverse.
Your Visit and Access
Getting to LSO St Luke's
The main entrance to LSO St Luke’s is through the gates from Old Street. Please check the doors open time for your chosen concert.
What to Expect
From the concert experience to venue facilities and The Crypt café and bar, find out what to expect at LSO St Luke’s.
Accessibility
LSO St Luke’s is a fully accessible venue. Barbican Access Scheme members can book free companion tickets.