St Luke Old Street, Concert hall in Old Street, London.
St Luke Old Street is a concert hall housed in a converted church building in London's Islington area. The structure features brick walls, large arched windows, and a modern roof, while the basement level contains rehearsal rooms and spaces for educational programs.
Built between 1727 and 1733 by architects John James and Nicholas Hawksmoor, the building originally served as an Anglican church. It was later converted into a concert venue where rehearsals and performances take place today.
The building served as a house of worship for generations before becoming a music venue that draws performers and audiences from across the city. Today you can sense both its spiritual past and its current life as a cultural gathering place.
The main performance space can seat around 372 people comfortably for concerts and events. Access to the building is straightforward, and the various rooms can be used for different types of gatherings and musical activities.
The roof is topped by an unusual obelisk featuring a weather vane shaped like a dragon's head at its peak. This distinctive detail has inspired local residents to give the building a nickname based on this striking feature.
Location: London
Location: London Borough of Islington
Inception: 1727
Architects: John James
GPS coordinates: 51.52520,-0.09406
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:51
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