Saint James Place

Saint James Place Arts & Culture Center in Great Barrington. Performance | Events | Community In 2010, St.

James Church on Main Street in Great Barrington, faced demolition. In 2008, a portion of the rear wall of the historic Gothic Revival stone church had unexpectedly collapsed, forcing the Town Building Inspector to condemn the building and the congregation to temporarily relocate. After a period of discernment the vestry and the congregation decided not to repair or reuse the church and sought a re

al estate appraisal. The findings of the appraisal recommended that, “The highest and best use of the subject property is as a vacant parcel of land that is available for development.”

Concerned that this prominent local landmark would be destroyed, residents Sally and Fred Harris formed a secular, non-profit, Saint James Place, whose mission was to rescue and repurpose the church and adjacent parish hall. SJP reopened as a performing arts and cultural venue in spring 2016. With 17,000 square feet of office, rehearsal, performance and reception spaces, SJP is a dynamic cultural hub in the heart of downtown Great Barrington. SJP is a year-round resource for local artistic and civic organizations, and is proud to be the permanent home of the Peoples Pantry.

“This collaboration is a dream realized: young voices and hearts raised in harmony for the Earth. May this music inspire...
06/09/2026

“This collaboration is a dream realized: young voices and hearts raised in harmony for the Earth. May this music inspire us all to care, to cherish, and to sing always for a brighter and more just future.” – Gabriel Löfvall, Artistic Director, Chorus Angelicus

Missa Gaia: Celebrating Our World Through Song is a collaborative multi-mmovement performance from Vocalis Youth Choir and sister organization, Chorus Angelicus, Connecticut’s acclaimed children’s choir.

Learn more and grab tickets for this Sunday, June 14, 4pm concert here at Saint James Place.

https://saintjamesplace.net/event/missa-gaia-concert/

Buy tickets for Fragments! Begins June 20th!
06/09/2026

Buy tickets for Fragments! Begins June 20th!

We'll let Fragments speak for itself.

Fragments
Written and Performed by Jim Petosa
Directed by Judy Braha
When: June 18th-July 6th
Where: The Great Hall at Saint James Place
Tickets and Info: https://www.greatbarringtonpublictheater.org/fragments
(*Preview tickets for June 18th, June 19th, and matinee June 20th only $25)

✨ Live contemporary dance with live music including legendary Wanda Houston, and original new work.Celebrate Olga Dunn D...
06/05/2026

✨ Live contemporary dance with live music including legendary Wanda Houston, and original new work.

Celebrate Olga Dunn Dance Company's 50th anniversary(!) on Saturday, August 1, 7pm here at Saint James Place.

Reception immediately following. Sponsored in part by local businesses and donors like you: no ticket charge; first come, first served seating.
Doors open at 6:30pm

Now's the perfect time to get your tickets for Fragments, running June 18th-July 5th. Great Barrington Public Theater sa...
06/04/2026

Now's the perfect time to get your tickets for Fragments, running June 18th-July 5th. Great Barrington Public Theater says, "This show is truly not to be missed. You'll be laughing, crying, laughing while crying, and everything in between."

Learn more about the show and get your tickets here:
https://www.greatbarringtonpublictheater.org/fragments

Written and Performed by Jim Petosa
Directed by Judy Braha
Saint James Place Great Barrington, MA

Aston Magna Music Festival kicks off its summer concerts on July 18 with "The Genius of the French Baroque." Learn more ...
06/03/2026

Aston Magna Music Festival kicks off its summer concerts on July 18 with "The Genius of the French Baroque." Learn more and buy tickets! https://saintjamesplace.net/event/a-grand-tour-the-genius-of-the-french-baroque/

Sonatas and Cantatas of Rameau, Clerambault, and others
Dominique Labelle, soprano
Daniel Stepner, baroque violin
Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba
Michael Sponseller, harpsichord

🌎🎶 This concert is a collaborative performance from Vocalis Youth Choir and sister organization, Chorus Angelicus, Conne...
06/02/2026

🌎🎶 This concert is a collaborative performance from Vocalis Youth Choir and sister organization, Chorus Angelicus, Connecticut’s acclaimed children’s choir.

“The soundscape created by this music is as striking as it is evocative. I hope our hearts are opened by the sounds of wolves, whales, voices, and instruments, and that we hear this music for what it was intended to be: a prayer for the earth, a salute to art and the power of the music, and a call for us all to coexist peacefully.” – Julie Bickford (Artistic Director, Vocalis Youth Choir)

Sunday, June 14 at 4pm at Saint James Place in Great Barrington.

Tickets: https://saintjamesplace.net/event/missa-gaia-concert/

06/01/2026
TOMORROW! 💥 BIFF at Saint James Place on May 31! You can purchase tickets now for Shorts. https://biffma.eventive.org/fi...
05/30/2026

TOMORROW! 💥 BIFF at Saint James Place on May 31! You can purchase tickets now for Shorts. https://biffma.eventive.org/films

Berkshire International Film Festival

World-class musician and author, Gerald Elias, will be honored at this benefit for Stockbridge Sinfonia. The evening beg...
05/29/2026

World-class musician and author, Gerald Elias, will be honored at this benefit for Stockbridge Sinfonia.

The evening begins with an introductory talk on musical fantasies that sets the stage for an uninterrupted music performance. Elias will perform: John Come Kiss Me Now: Fantasies for Unaccompanied Violin. A reception will follow the concert. Admission is by thoughtful donation.

For more information, call 413-822-1318 or go to our website. https://saintjamesplace.net/event/benefit-for-stockbridge-sinfonia/

Address

352 Main Street
Great Barrington, MA
01230

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14135281996

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