When did public concerts with paid admission first appear in London?

The first known public concerts for which admission was charged in London were organized by the violinist and composer John Banister. He began giving these daily performances at his home in Whitefriars on December 30, 1672, charging an admission fee of one shilling.12

These events are recognized as a significant development in the history of the concert as a social institution, marking a shift toward public musical performances held outside of traditional religious or dramatic contexts. Following Banister's initiative, other series were established in London, such as the weekly concerts started by Thomas Britton in 1678.2