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May

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Mini Folk Dancers

26 May 2026, 10:30am
Weston Discovery Centre

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Wiggle, stomp and spin together in this playful introduction to folk music and dance.

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Folk Music and Portrait Adventure

27 May 2026, 10:30am
Museum Weston Discovery Centre

Limited Availability

Set off on a musical adventure exploring links between music and art.

July

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Lunchtime Opera for Schools

01 July 2026, 12:00pm
Britten Theatre

Step into the exciting world of opera in the inspiring surroundings of the RCM’s very own opera theatre.

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Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

13 July 2026, 11:00am
Recital Hall

Limited Availability

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in July 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.

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Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

13 July 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

Limited Availability

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in July 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.

Three young children sit on the floor in front of large gongs, looking up at the camera

Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

14 July 2026, 11:00am
Recital Hall

Sold Out

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in July 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.

Three young children sit on the floor in front of large gongs, looking up at the camera

Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

14 July 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

Sold Out

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in July 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.

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Mini Folk Dancers

22 July 2026, 10:30am
Recital Hall

Wiggle, stomp and spin together in this playful introduction to folk music and dance.            

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Family Folk Dancing

23 July 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

Wiggle, stomp and spin together in this playful introduction to folk music and dance.   

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Morris Dancing Fun

28 July 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

Wiggle, stomp and spin together in this playful introduction to traditional Morris dancing from the Cotswold region of England.

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Launch Pad: ages 10–13

27 July 2026 - 29 July 2026
Royal College of Music, London

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Join RCM Sparks for a junior version of the Springboard Course, where participants collaborate with young RCM musicians and composers to imaginatively create a brand-new group piece.

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Launch Pad: ages 6–9

27 July 2026 - 29 July 2026
Royal College of Music, London

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Join RCM Sparks for a junior version of the Springboard Course, where participants collaborate with young RCM musicians and composers to imaginatively create a brand-new group piece.

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Pre-concert Family Friendly Tour

31 July 2026, 12:00pm
RCM Museum

Ahead of today's lunchtime family friendly concert, arrive a little early and enjoy an introduction to the Museum, exploring 500 years of music making.

Family-Friendly Concert

31 July 2026, 1:00pm
Performance Hall

Discover the colourful sounds of the woodwind family in this relaxed, interactive concert.

August

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Springboard Course

27 August 2026 - 29 August 2026
Various locations

The first workshop in this year-long course that bring young instrumentalists, singers, composers and songwriters together.