Music and Literary Festival Proms at St. Jude’s is Back

Proms at St. Jude’s is a world-class festival of music, literature and culture which takes place each June in the iconic surroundings of St. Jude’s Church in Hampstead Garden Suburb, just a stone’s throw from Brent Cross Town. This year’s event runs from 22-30 June. 

While most of the events are ticketed, the festival always offers free lunchtime concerts. This year’s selection includes a piano recital by George Todică, a performance by celebrated cellist Yuri Lee accompanied by pianist Adam Repa, a recital with sought-after soloist Will Duerdun on double bass accompanied by Svitlana Kosenko on piano and a showcase by the Yehudi Menuhin School. No booking is required for these lunchtime events, and seating is unreserved.

This year’s Lit Fest includes gems such as David Baddiel on his extraordinary family memoir, Sathnam Sanghera on empire, Fuscia Dunlop on the rich story of Chinese food, a panel of celebrated crime novelists discussing suspense, David Kynaston in conversation with David Aaronavitch and Claire Willis in conversation with Dame Jenni Murray.

Comedy Night on 29 June features comedians Jo Romero, Gerry K and James Dowdeswell sharing the stage, while the Family Festival on 30 June includes a free concert and lots of free music activities alongside the ticketed events, as well as face painting, arts activities, an owl trail with North London Hospice’s mascot Owlbert. Pizza by Pizza Pazzo will be on sale in the square all afternoon.