Jeff Goldblum
Over the years, a host of A-list actors and famous singers have serenaded commuters at London’s famous St Pancras station.
St Pancras, officially known since 2007 as London St Pancras International, is a major central London railway terminus, based in the London Borough of Camden.
It is the terminus for Eurostar services from Belgium, France, and the Netherlands to London, meaning it welcomes a vast array of travellers every year.
In the centre of the busy station sits a grand piano which encourages impromptu performances, with some stars stunning commuters with surprise performances.
From Elton John to Alicia Keys, several stars have shocked Londoners with their impressive shows.
Here MailOnline takes a look back at some of the famous faces who have delighted commuters with surprise performances…
Over the years, a host of A-list actors and famous singers have performed at London’s famous St Pancras station. Here MailOnline takes a look back at some of the famous faces who have delighted commuters with surprise performances
Jeff Goldblum
Just this week Jeff Goldblum, 72, delivered an impressive impromptu festive performance ahead of Wicked’s release on Friday, as well as two classic Christmas songs
Just this week Jeff Goldblum, 72, delivered an impressive impromptu festive performance, ahead of the release of the much-anticipated film Wicked.
The star took to the piano under the incredible emerald Wicked-themed Christmas Tree for a performance in the busy London train station.
Jeff, who portrays The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the film, played a song from the film, as well as two classic Christmas songs.
The star cut a smart figure for the performance in a long beige coat which he teamed with grey wool trousers.
Jeff looked happier than ever as he showed off his impressive piano-playing skills before receiving loud applause from the gathered crowd.
After his performance, Jeff was seen chatting away to gathered fans and commuters under the green-themed Christmas trees which is in partnership with Universal Pictures, to celebrate Wicked’s release.
Craig David
In October, Craig David, 43, shocked Londoners when he performed an impressive acoustic performance of five of his hit tracks
In October, Craig David, 43, shocked Londoners when he performed an impressive acoustic performance at the station.
The 7 days hitmaker delighted commuters as he performed five of his hit tracks while a member of the public accompanied him on the piano.
As crowds of excited fans gathered, Craig kicked off the surprise performance with his 2000 single 7 Days before moving onto his 2003 track Rise & Fall.
The R&B artist then said: ‘We’re just quick firing through them, I’m just pᴀssing through,’ before asking the pianist, ‘What else can you do?’
Craig then broke out into his single Can You Feel Me before transitioning into Unbelievable.
For his final song, the rapper sang his latest single In Your Hands which he released in September.
Alicia Keys
Last year Alicia Keys, 43, also showed off her skills on one of the public St Pancras pianos. The hitmaker performed her smash hits Empire State of Mind and If I Ain’t Got You
Last year Alicia, 43, showed off her skills on one of the pianos at St Pancras Station.
As crowds of commuters gathered, the hitmaker performed her smash hits Empire State of Mind, If I Ain’t Got You and No One.
She was pictured wearing a leather car racing jacket and a black skirt which she teamed with slouchy black leather boots.
The American singer displayed her sensational sense of style, adding a black-high neck top to her edgy ensemble.
Alicia radiated happiness as she posed up a storm in front of the piano and beamed for the cameras after her show-stopping performance.
Sir Elton John
Sir Elton John, 77, delighted commuters in 2016 with an impromptu performance on a piano at the iconic station
Sir Elton John, 77, delighted commuters in 2016 with an impromptu performance on a piano at the iconic station.
PH๏τographs and videos posted on Twitter showed the music legend displaying his iconic skills, with no shortage of legendary track to choose from.
The Rocket Man singer tinkled the ivories for a few minutes, before leaving a note on the piano which read: ‘Enjoy this piano. It’s a gift. Love, Elton John.’
Posting a pH๏τo of the piano on his Instagram account, he captioned the snap with: ‘Surprise!! I popped into St Pancras International to christen the Yamaha piano which I donated to the station. Now everyone can have a play.’
In a second pH๏τo he posted – of the message he wrote on the piano – he quoted a line from one of his hits, Your Song. He wrote: ‘My gift is my song and this piano’s for you.’
Following his incredible performance he thanked fans and then proceeded to leave the station in style.
John Legend
In 2017, John Legend, 45, sat down on the piano and played a rendition of All Of Me as well as his track SureFire
St Pancras station is known for its two public pianos which are open for any by-pᴀssing traveller to sit down and have a quick play.
And in 2017, commuters were stunned when one traveler in particular was musician John Legend, 45, who sat down and played a rendition of All Of Me as well as his track SureFire.
The American singer, songwriter, and actor – who has 12 Grammy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and one Academy Award to his name – played his ditty in aid of National Piano Day.
The La La Land star, who was fresh off the Eurostar and was in London at the time promoting his European tour, couldn’t resist playing one of the instruments and treating delighted onlookers to a special show.
He showed off his impeccable sense of style as he donned a beige coat and a pair of cool black shades.
Sir Rod Stewart and Jools Holland
In December, Sir Rod Stewart, 79, and Jools Holland, 66, surprised fans with an impromptu performance including a full band and backing singers
In December last year Sir Rod Stewart, 79, and Jools Holland, 66, surprised fans with an impromptu performance.
The singer and the pianist who teamed up for the 13-track record Swing Fever, put on an energetic show with a full band and backing singers.
Supporting them from the crowd, Rod’s wife Penny Lancaster, 53, was having the time of her life as she snapped some pH๏τos on her phone.
Rod put on a typically stylish display in a cream wool coat, with a pair of skinny jeans and leopard print shoes.
Meanwhile, Jools opted for a navy polo neck top with smart trousers and a long black coat.
Norah Jones
In March, Norah Jones, 45, delighted pᴀssengers-by as she performed a medley of songs on Elton John’s station piano
In March, Norah Jones, 45, delighted pᴀssengers-by as she performed a medley of songs on Elton John’s station piano.
The US musician and nine-time Grammy winner travelled from Paris on the Eurostar to the London railway station to sing and play an exclusive piano rendition of hits Don’t Know Why and Sunrise, as well as two songs from her new album Visions.
Those in attendance could be seen smiling, leaning in for a closer look or recording the singer in action on their phones.
The star looked in her element as she belted out some of her best hits to pᴀssers-by.
Wendy Spinks, commercial director at St Pancras and HS1 Ltd said at the time: ‘Our station is proud to host public performances, creating an exciting and lively destination for travellers and shoppers alike.’
‘We are delighted that Norah Jones chose to celebrate her new album with St Pancras and we have no doubt that her surprise performance will have brought smiles to visitors at the station and enjoyment to all.’
Lewis Capaldi
In 2022, Lewis Capaldi stunned locals as he performed a stripped-back version of his single Pointless on one of the St Pancras pianos
The singer also approached a young girl playing on the piano and gave her a sweet high five as he complimented her piano-playing skills
In 2022 the Scottish singer, 28, stunned local commuters as he performed his single Pointless.
He took a trip to the London train station to perform a stripped-back version of the track on a piano.
The Official UK Charts uploaded a video of the star to their TikTok account, and during the video, fans and local commuters can be seen on the sidelines recording on their phones.
Lewis was also spotted outside the station handing out flyers advertising his new single at the time, before approaching a young girl playing on the piano at the station.
During the touching video, Lewis can be seen giving the girl a high five before complimenting her piano-playing skills.
Lewis then took to the piano as the little girl stood by his side to watch him play the single from his album, Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent.