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We are located in the busy West End of London and, as well as being the Parish Church of Covent Garden, we are also affectionately known as “The Actors’ Church” because of our long association with the theatre community.

This beautiful church built by Inigo Jones, has been here since 1633 and we are also proud to have an attractive churchyard where people can rest and find some peace and quiet in what can be a stressful and busy part of the city.

Services are held every Sunday (at 11am) and most weekdays.  We also host as wide variety of theatre memorial services and concerts, totalling almost 300 events last year. Please click here to find out our events and opening times this week.

10th Jul

A Concert In Colour


Join City Academy Amplified choir for a Concert in Colour! Performing songs with a colour in the title, expect a vibrant evening of hits from this pop and indie choir.

11th - 12th Jul

The Taming of the Shrew


Shakespeare in the Squares are returning to The Actors' Church this summer to celebrate their eighth anniversary with a new production of The Taming of the Shrew, a battle of wits, wills and wild romance complete with toe-tapping pop classics.

11th Jul

Southend Girls' Choir in Concert


Singers from the Southend Girls' Choir will be performing a varied programme of music to suit all tastes at this free lunchtime recital, with a programme ranging from Monteverdi to Britten.

15th Jul

Pure Imagination


Join City Academy Encore this Summer for an unforgettable whistle stop tour of some of the best music the West End & Broadway has to offer! 

16th Jul

The Secret Garden


Join Mary, Colin and Dickon as they tell you the story of their favourite place in the world - The Secret Garden. 

17th Jul

Queen Idia the Musical - A Work in Progress


Queen Idia the Musical is a powerful new work that brings to life the story of a legendary 16th-century Nigerian queen. Told through a rare and vibrant blend of Afrobeats and spoken word poetry, this musical explores identity, legacy, and resistance and reimagines the woman behind one of Africa’s and indeed the world’s most iconic bronze masks.

17th Jul

Guernsey Music Centre End of Tour Concert


A lunchtime concert featuring the Guernsey Youth Orchestra, Concert Wind Band and Youth Choir.

18th Jul

Oleksandr Bondar Lunchtime Concert


This concert is a personal journey through music. Each piece I perform tells a story from my own life. It is, in a way, a healing of my heart and soul through the works I love most ~ Oleksandr

18th Jul - 8th Aug

Vanity Fair


Welcome to VANITY FAIR – a giddy carousel of social climbers, buffoons and preening dandies. Thackeray’s tale of greed, ambition, love and betrayal follows the fortunes of scheming Becky Sharp and lovelorn Amelia Sedley, transporting audiences from Regency salons and ballrooms to the battlefield of Waterloo.

22nd - 23rd Jul

Sense and Sensibility


The Dashwood sisters have a very different approach to their love lives. Elinor has much more Sense, but Marianne has a great deal of Sensibility. Hero’s, heartbreak and debonair villains, all topped off with a dashing duel make this comedy of manners a production not to be missed.

23rd Jul

Robin Hood


Come and meet Robin and his gang as they battle against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, this production is an hour of pure escapism which will leave all the family with a smile on their face!

28th Jul

Family Farm Day: Vauxhall City Farm


For one day only, Vauxhall City Farm are heading north of the river Thames for a fantastic Family Farm Day in the heart of Covent Garden, making it a unique experience for all!

29th - 30th Jul

The Wind in the Willows


Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Badger enjoys peace and quiet. Rat likes just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad reveals his latest obsession: a motor car! Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale in the great British outdoors

31st Jul

The Songs of Ashton Moore


Starring a range of icons and rising stars from the West End and beyond, The Songs of Ashton Moore features new and never-before-heard songs from musicals by up-and-coming British composer Ashton Moore, accompanied by a seven-piece band including stunning live strings.

1st Aug

Bingbing Jiang Lunchtime Concert


We are delighted to host talented pianist Bingbing Jiang for present a solo recital. The event is supported by the Liszt Society (UK) and the CIPMF Piano Festival, Founder/Artistic Director: Hao YAO; Co-Artistic Director: Leslie Howard.

1st - 4th Aug

Macbeth


Shakespeare's tragedy of ambition and supernatural prophecy ignites the stage in this acclaimed production from multi award-winning theatre company 'A Place for Us'.

1st - 4th Aug

Romeo & Juliet


Building on previous years of sold-out outdoor Shakespeare productions, this hard-hitting adaptation immerses audiences in the passion, violence and urgency of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. Prepare for an unforgettable theatrical experience from multi-award winning ‘A Place for Us Theatre’.

4th Aug

Baby Gospel Family Concert


The Actors' Church is delighted to welcome back Baby Gospel. An uplifting family concert of soul, Motown and gospel music, featuring the astonishing vocal talents of London’s CK Gospel Choir.

8th Aug

Xuanxiang Wu Piano Recital


In August 2025, Wu will present a solo recital at St. Paul’s Church in London. The event is supported by the Liszt Society (UK) and the CIPMF Piano Festival, with additional overseas recital engagements and cultural collaborations to follow.

9th Aug

Jack Miles & Friends: A Night of New Musical Theatre


Award-winning composer/lyricist Jack Miles presents a night of brand new musical theatre from The Actors’ Church, in the heart of the West End - with friends!

9th Aug

West End Woofs


Following the success of Broadway Barks across the pond, stage icons Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters are thrilled to host the second live WEST END WOOFS (AND MEOWS) Money raised on ticket donations goes towards the shelters.

The title of "Baby Broadway" boldly laid out on a blue light background.

14th Aug

Baby Broadway Family Concert


Baby Broadway returns with their family concert, celebrating the hits of Musical Theatre, that's fun for young and old!

3rd - 4th Sep

Pride and Prejudice


Lizzy finds disdainful Mr Darcy detestable! Or does she…? Can she see beyond his pride – and could he overcome her prejudice – to consider a possible future together? Award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in sparkling style. Bring a picnic and enjoy her at her vibrant, bitchy best!

21st Sep

A Night A The Musicals


NH Productions Presents: A Night at the Musicals - Join us at the Actors' Church for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre classics, featuring incredible West End performers and choirs. All proceeds in aid of Sarcoma UK. Don’t miss this magical night of musicals.

23rd Sep

Thank God For Theatre


Join Theatre Chaplaincy UK for our annual celebration and service of thanksgiving for the performing arts. Featuring performances from some very special guests, followed by a drinks reception hosted by the charity.