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. 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.
Our Concerts in 2025
While our venue LSO St Luke’s is closed for a programme of works and upgrades for much of 2025, we’re taking LSO Discovery on tour all over London – with Free Lunchtime Concerts taking place in magnificent City churches and at the Barbican’s own hidden tropical oasis.
Free Friday Lunchtime Concert
LSO Musicians
Friday 22 November 2024 • 12.30pm
Make lunchtime musical with a free, bite-size concert with a small group of orchestral musicians.
Free Friday Lunchtime Concert
LSO Musicians
Friday 14 February 2025 • 12.30pm
Make lunchtime musical with a free, bite-size concert with a small group of LSO musicians, performed inside London's oldest surviving parish church.
Relaxed Thursday Lunchtime Concert
LSO Musicians
Thursday 27 March 2025 • 12.30pm
A short concert tailored for people who have sensory and communications impairments, learning disabilities, or who are neurodiverse.
Free Friday Lunchtime Concert
Guildhall Orchestral Artistry Showcase
Friday 9 May 2025 • 12.30pm
Make lunchtime musical with a free, bite-size concert with a group of instrumentalists from the Guildhall School's Orchestral Artistry programme.
Free Friday Lunchtime Concert
LSO Musicians
Friday 20 June 2025 • 12.30pm
Be the first to hear new music by emerging composers on LSO Discovery's schemes in this free concert, including new works ccreated specially for this unique venue.
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.
