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February

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RCM Festival of Conducting

01 February 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

Join us for the return of our riveting Conducting Festival, highlighting the RCM's dynamic conducting students, alumni and faculty.

Chamber Music Festival

14 February 2026 - 15 February 2026
Various locations

Head to the Royal College of Music for an inspiring weekend of chamber music performances!

Family-Friendly Concert: Brass

19 February 2026, 12:00pm
Performance Hall

Join us for a lunchtime concert exploring the brass family and discover the RCM Museum’s Un-sung Brass Roots collection.

May

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Percussion Festival

10 May 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

Experience a spectacular celebration of percussion at the Royal College of Music's annual Festival of Percussion!

June

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Strings Festival

28 June 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

Returning for its second year, delve into the soundworld of all things bowed, plucked and strummed in our Strings Festival.

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