LSO St Luke's Open Morning
Free Event
LSO St Luke's
Saturday 9 May 2026 • 10am
Event Information
10am–12.30pm
Suitable for all ages.
You’re welcome to drop in at any time between 10am and 12.30pm, but you can also find timings for specific sessions and performances below.
Please note that spaces for some workshops will be limited. Sign-ups will open in-person at 10am on the day of the event, and will be first-come, first-served.
The Event
Join us for a morning of free performances, workshops and refreshments. Everyone is invited!
LSO St Luke’s is the London Symphony Orchestra’s venue and the home of LSO Discovery, our music education and community programme. We’ve been welcoming audiences, participants and performers through our doors for over 20 years, and we’d love to show you around.
We’re throwing open our doors on 9 May for a free open morning, showcasing just some of the activities that take place in our venue. Whether you’re a regular at our events, or stepping foot inside for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to take part and discover something new. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Young people and under-5s can take part in creative activities, and everyone can get involved in a ‘Come and Sing’ workshop hosted by Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir. Inside the Jerwood Hall, soak up the sounds of music performances by instrumentalists on LSO Discovery’s Emerging Artists programme and the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir, who will be singing songs that showcase a variety of gospel styles, from traditional spirituals to contemporary songs. Scroll down to see the full list of performances and activities.
Members of the LSO team will be on-hand to tell you more about what we do, and we’ll be serving light refreshments throughout the morning.
Get in Touch
Feel free to get in touch with tickets@lso.co.uk if you have any questions or if you have any access requirements that you would like to let us know about.
Photography & Filming
Please note that photography and filming will be taking place at this event. If you have any concerns or would like to opt out of being included, please contact tickets@lso.co.uk or speak to a member of staff on the day.
What’s On
Free Activities
Interactive Drama Experience: Jobs on the Docks with London Museum Docklands
10.30am, 11.15am & 12pm, Clore Room 2
Step into the bustling docks where little adventurers become sailors, dockers, and fish porters! Haul the ropes, sort the catch and help load the boats, in a lively interactive drama experience designed especially for children under 5.
Suitable for children under-5 and an accompanying adult. Spaces are limited, and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. You can sign up in person from 10am on the morning at the information desk.
Interactive Music Workshops
10.30am & 11.30am, Gamelan Room
Get stuck into a music workshop designed especially for young people, run by animateur Natasha Zielazinski, with the LSO’s Youth Ambassadors and musicians from the London Symphony Orchestra.
Suitable for young people aged 7+. No previous musical experience necessary! Spaces are limited, and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. You can sign up in person from 10am on the morning at the information desk.
Come and Sing! Workshop with Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir
11.45am –12.30pm, Hawksmoor Space
The inspiring Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir share their passion for collective singing in this short, inclusive workshop.
Suitable for everyone aged 5+. No previous experience necessary! Spaces are limited, and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. You can sign up in person from 10am on the morning at the information desk.
Family Trail
All Morning
Explore the building and learn more about our history by following this self-guided trail, which will take you all around the building. Pick up a printed guide from the Jerwood Hall to get started.
Suitable for all ages.
Free Performances
LSO Conservatoire Scholars
10.15 –10.45am, Jerwood Hall
Chamber music performances by talented instrumentalists on LSO Discovery’s Emerging Artists Programme, including music for harp, accordion and piano.
Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir
11 –11.30am, Jerwood Hall
An uplifting performance of gospel music by the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir, from traditional spirituals to contemporary songs.
LSO Conservatoire Scholars
12–12.30pm, Jerwood Hall
Chamber music performances by talented instrumentalists on LSO Discovery’s Emerging Artists Programme, including music for harp, accordion and piano.
Header image © Tim Crocker
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 Hawksmoor Space, find out what to expect at LSO St Luke’s.
Accessibility
At LSO St Luke’s we are fully committed to making the venue as accessible as possible.
