What's on at 1901 Arts Club 

Though we may look and feel a bit like a private members' club there is no membership fee for 1901 Arts Club.  Public events and recitals, as listed on these pages, are open to all who would like to book a ticket and enjoy the intimate surroundings of 1901 Arts Club.  

Unless otherwise stated, the bar is open for ticketholders before each event, during any intervals, and post performance where you can socialise with the performers and other audience members in our friendly and comfortable surroundings. 

Seats for most events at 1901 Arts Club are allocated on arrival.
Are you interested in performing at 1901 Arts Club?
​Please see our Performance Space page for further information.
"My mind says keep it a secret, my heart says the whole world should know. Classical concerts at 1901 Arts Club are so good. Thank you!"
Wednesday 19 August 2026  7pm

BRENDON IRELAND piano
SEAN PHILLIPS piano
JOANNA MASON piano

Brendon Ireland celebrates his first piano concert with the launch of his upcoming album “88wrongnotes”.  A show celebrating stories and the journey. 

Pianists Sean Phillips and Joanna Mason also join in with the journey with their own unique stories paired in with piano performances.
​Monday 7 September 2026  7.30pm

​VIV McLEAN piano
SOFIA KIRWAN-BAEZ soprano
NICK WARING actor
​and SURPRISE CELEBRITY GUEST
Trader's World  
A celebration of the life and career of Trader Faulkner

A celebration of the life of Trader Faulkner by his friends from the worlds of theatre and music.  Music by Debussy, Faure, Gershwin, Cole Porter, Coward, De Falla, Parra and Medtner.
​Part of the 7 Star Arts residency in support of ENO Benevolent Fund
Tuesday 8 September 2026  6.30pm
Wednesday 9 September 2026  6.30pm

JOSEPH HAVLAT piano
​Points of Departure V

Joseph continues his concert series with works by Cassandra Miller, Michael Finnissy, and Robert Schumann. 
Tuesday 15 September 2026  7.30pm - by invitation only

PATRICK MASSEY piano

Patrick Massey performs an enchanting recital spanning the lush romanticism of Scriabin, the luminous soundscapes of Debussy, and the vibrant rhythms of Ginastera.
Thursday 17 September 2026 7.30pm

PLAY: THE BUREAU OF RECOLLECTED LIVES
written and directed by Susan Hedgecoe

AUDREY ADAMS actor
MILO HACKER actor
LEAH SERENA actor

London, 1923. At the Bureau of Recollected Lives, Evelyn Hart and Sidney Ashcombe specialise in finding the missing, including Sidney's own father, who returns bringing with him an irresistible spirit of adventure. 

A Gazelle Theatre Production.
Wednesday 23 September 2026  7.30pm

​ALISTAIR McGOWAN: 3-in-1

Alistair McGowan brings you the comedy and impressions for which he is known and loved, plays short piano favourites by Chopin, Grieg, Elgar, Satie and others and reads from his newly-published poetry collection.
Thursday 24 September 2026  7.30pm

YOKO ONO piano
CLÉLIA IRUZUN piano
Presented by Poliphonia

Poliphonia presents two outstanding pianists performing repertoire for 4-hands piano by Ernst Mahle, Ronaldo Miranda, Ernesto Nazareth and George Gershwin.
Friday 25 September 6.30pm/9.00pm

CHRISTINA LAWRIE piano
Concert 1: Four Ballades
from Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
series presented by CityMusic Promotions

Celebrate the end of the week with a pre-dinner (6.30pm) or post-dinner (9pm) performance of Chopin, complete with a complimentary champagne reception (served from 30mins before). 
Wednesday 14 October 2026 7pm

TOHI HARADA ​classical guitar
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​Hattori Foundation Early Evening Concert Series 

Classical guitarist Tohi Harada presents the first recital of the Hattori Foundation's 2026/27 early evening concert series.
Sunday 18 October 2026  7pm

INBAR SOLOMON recorders
MITRA ALICE THAM piano
DOMINIC DAWES guitar
Music by Julian Dawes

A concert of music by celebrated British composer Julian Dawes featuring, amongst other pieces, works written for the recorder. 
Wednesday 28 October 2026  7.30pm

DANIEL LEBHARDT piano
​Hidden Gems of Piano

​7 Star Arts proudly presents a recital of Hidden Gems of Piano by Janacek, Shostakovich, Liszt and John Joubert, performed by Daniel Lebhardt in support of ENO Benevolent Fund.
Thursday 29 October 2026  7.30pm

LEONARDO HILSDORF piano
​Presented by Poliphonia

Poliphonia presents international artist, Leonardo Hilsdorf, in a programme featuring  Carlos Seixas, Villa-Lobos, Ronaldo Mirando, Tia Amelia, Jose Siqueira and Astor Piazzolla.
Saturday 31 October 2026  2pm

ITAMAR HILDESHEIM tenor
JOCELYN FREEMAN piano 
SongEasel presents Myths & Mortals

Exciting emerging tenor Itamar Hildesheim joins Jocelyn Freeman for a slightly haunted recital inspired by Clara Schumann’s tours of the UK.
Wednesday 4 November 2026 7pm

GEORGE HERBERT collaborative piano
SOFIA MEKHONOSHINA clarinet
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​​Hattori Foundation Early Evening Concert Series 

Collaborative pianist George Herbert and Clarinettist Sofia Mekhonoshina present the second recital of the Hattori Foundation's 2026/27 early evening concert series.
Thursday 5 November 2026  7.30pm

JAMES LISNEY piano
…petits concerts XXIII …poèmes, melodies, danses
​in aid of the Irene Taylor Trust.

James Lisney returns to 1901 Arts Club with a garland of romantic piano music inspired by poetry, song, and the spirit of dance.  Pieces by Liszt, Schubert, Chopin and Rachmaninoff. 
​Friday 6 November 2026  7.30pm

JAMES LISNEY piano
…petits concerts XXIII …poèmes, melodies, danses
​in aid of The Amber Trust.

James Lisney returns to 1901 Arts Club with a garland of romantic piano music inspired by poetry, song, and the spirit of dance.  Pieces by Liszt, Schubert, Chopin and Rachmaninoff. 
Wednesday 11 November 2026  7.30pm

RAFAEL RUIZ piano
​with guest performance by Clélia Iruzun
​Presented by Poliphonia

Poliphonia presents Rafael Ruiz who has established himself as “one of the most important Brazilian pianists of his generation” in a programme of Villa-Lobos, Mignone and Ginastera.
Tuesday 17 November 2026  6.30pm

JOSEPH HAVLAT piano
​Points of Departure VI

Joseph continues his concert series with works by Isabella Gellis, Charles Ives, and Joseph Haydn.
Wednesday 25 November 2026  7.30pm

ANTHONY HEWITT piano

7 Star Arts proudly presents a recital of music for piano by Beethoven, Liszt, Kreisler, Rachmaninov, Schumann and Prokofiev performed by Anthony Hewitt in support of ENO Benevolent Fund.
Thursday 26 November 2026  7.30pm

DAVID NÚÑEZ violin and viola
CLARA RODRIGUEZ piano
Discovery and Celebration

Experience an exceptional evening of chamber music.  This specially curated programme brings together celebrated landmarks of the repertoire alongside the UK première of Modesta Bor’s Sonata for Viola and Piano, presented in celebration of the composer’s centenary.
Thursday 3 December 2026  7.30pm

JAMILE DESTRO violin
ANDRÉ BERTONCINI piano
Presented by Poliphonia

Poliphonia presents a vivid, all‑Brazilian journey for violin and piano, moving from Guarnieri’s intimate miniatures to Santoro’s taut modernism and culminating in the sweeping lyricism and fiery brilliance of Guarnieri’s Fourth Sonata.
Tuesday 15 December 2026 7.30pm

La PASSIONE Duo 
MARK REINSKI violin
GIOVANNA RAPPA piano
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​STRINGS & IVORY: Cinema Classics & Virtuoso Masterpieces

Celebrate the festive season with an exclusive, intimate evening of musical brilliance from International virtuoso duo La PASSIONE, featuring London-born, Guildhall alumnus Mark Reinski and award-winning concert pianist Giovanna Rappa.
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La PASSIONE makes a highly anticipated return to the capital for a one-night-only performance.
Wednesday 27 January 2027  7.30pm

KARIN FERNANDES piano
Presented by Poliphonia

Poliphonia presents a cross‑continental celebration of Latin American voices, moving from Cuban rhythmic spark to Brazilian lyricism and folklore, venturing into contemporary sound worlds with a new work for piano, toy piano and electronics, and culminating in the vibrant Argentine dances of Hilda Herrera and Ginastera.
Wednesday 10 February 2027 7pm

BRIDGET YEE piano

​Hattori Foundation Early Evening Concert Series 

Pianist Bridget Yee presents the third recital of the Hattori Foundation's 2026/27 early evening concert series.
Wednesday 10 March 2026 7pm

LEVI ANDREASSEN double bass
THOMAS LUKE piano

​Hattori Foundation Early Evening Concert Series 

Double bassist Levi Andreassen presents the fourth recital of the Hattori Foundation's 2026/27 early evening concert series.
Wednesday 14 April 2027 7pm

BASIL ALTER violin
DAFYDD CHAPMAN piano

​Hattori Foundation Early Evening Concert Series

Violinist Basil Alter presents the penultimate recital of the Hattori Foundation's 2026/27 early evening concert series.
Wednesday 19 May 2027 7pm

KARELIA QUARTET 
  MEGAN YANG violin
  EMIL HARTIKAINEN violin
  FELIX PASCOE viola
  DANIEL SCHULTZ cello

​​Hattori Foundation Early Evening Concert Series 

The Karelia Quartet present the final recital of the Hattori Foundation's 2026/27 early evening concert series.
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