What's On

15 December 2025, 9:00am
Performance Hall

This thought-provoking one-day conference explores practice-led research into 20th-century piano repertoire and performance.

21 January 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

RCM professors and alumni William Mival and Andrew McCrea mark Anthony Milner's recent centenary.

28 January 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

Celebrate 25 years of pioneering performance science research at the Royal College of Music.

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.

04 February 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

This session celebrates Audrey Hyland, the recently appointed Head of Vocal and Opera, as she explores her priorities and aspirations for the Faculty. 

09 February 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

In the RCM's annual Crees Lecture, Dame Kathryn McDowell shares insights on overseeing one of the UK’s most distinguished orchestras, the London Symphony Orchestra.

11 February 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

Dr Gerardo Gozzi and RCM students explore how we develop the skill of improvisation at the RCM.

14 February 2026 - 15 February 2026
Various locations

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

04 March 2026, 5:15pm
RCM Museum

Join Dr Sarah K Whitfield in discussion with guests including curators from the RCM Museum special exhibition Un-sung: Treasures of the RCM.

10 May 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

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

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.