What's On

16 September 2024, 6:30pm
Performance Studio

Join us for a screening of Indus Blues (2018), followed by a virtual Q&A with director and filmmaker Jawad Sharif, exploring Jawad’s approach to capturing musical heritage through film.

18 September 2024, 2:00pm
Britten Theatre

Illustrious Royal College of Music alumnus Sir Thomas Allen gives an insightful masterclass to Vocal & Opera Faculty students.

24 September 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert. 

25 September 2024, 6:30pm
RCM Museum

Harjit Shah speaks about the craft, production, and restoration of South Asian instruments on display in the RCM Museum's Awaken: Sufi Music & Women of South Asia.

26 September 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

The RCM Wind Orchestra presents a programme of contrasts, but one that brings together defining moments of both personal achievement and recent history.

27 September 2024, 6:30pm
Performance Studio

Join us for a screening of Indus Blues (2018), which documents the endangered musical heritage of Pakistan by highlighting the plight of folk musicians and craftsmen.

29 September 2024, 10:30am
The Carne Room

Part of RCM Springboard, this workshop will explore jazz and world music rhythms and themes and get everyone playing with some vibrant ideas.

01 October 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert. 

01 October 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Principal Bass Trombone of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Clare Farr, leads a masterclass with talented Royal College of Music brass musicians. 

02 October 2024, 11:30am
Britten Theatre

Join Paul Booth and the RCM Jazz Orchestra for an interactive RCM Sparks concert, exploring music influenced by different cultures.

02 October 2024, 1:15pm
Britten Theatre

Join Paul Booth and the RCM Jazz Orchestra for an interactive RCM Sparks concert, exploring music influenced by the Caribbean, Brazilian, Cuban, African, Indian and Middle Eastern cultures.

02 October 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this rush-hour concert. 

03 October 2024, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

An insight into what music critics actually do, with academic professor at the RCM and Chief Music Critic of The Daily Telegraph Ivan Hewett.

03 October 2024, 7:30pm
Britten Theatre

Founder of the contemporary orchestra Bansangu, Paul Booth makes his debut with the RCM
Jazz Orchestra.

04 October 2024, 12:00pm
Pallant House Gallery, Chichester PO19 1TJ

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester.

04 October 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

06 October 2024, 10:00am
Parry Rooms

Are you an aspiring singer? This is an unmissable opportunity to sing to a panel of RCM Vocal & Opera professors and receive immediate feedback within a friendly and supportive environment.

08 October 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert. 

08 October 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Go behind the scenes with Matthias Höfs, who shares his wealth of knowledge with trumpeters of the Royal College of Music Brass Faculty.

08 October 2024, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Canadian cellist Denis Brott leads a masterclass with musicians from the Royal College of Music Strings Faculty.

09 October 2024, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this rush-hour concert. 

10 October 2024, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

This session explores Paul Campion’s collection of operatic memorabilia, recently acquired by the RCM Library.

10 October 2024, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Virtuoso trumpeter and Royal College of Music Visiting Professor Matthias Höfs directs the RCM Brass Ensemble in an eclectic programme of works by Bach, Verdi and Wagner.

11 October 2024, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Grammy-nominated Ukrainian-British violist and conductor Maxim Rysanov leads a masterclass with Royal College of Music musicians.

11 October 2024, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

Enjoy a glimpse of Adam Walker’s passion and energy in this intimate masterclass with talented Royal College of Music flute players.

15 October 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert. 

15 October 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Spanish clarinettist and RCM alumnus Maximiliano Martín leads an exciting masterclass with RCM musicians.

15 October 2024, 6:00pm
Recital Hall

Ross Knight, Solo Tuba of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in Geneva, shares his expertise and knowledge with Royal College of Music brass students.

16 October 2024, 11:00am
The Carne Room

This season introduces a new series of late-morning concerts in The Carne Room, overlooking the Royal Albert Hall, beginning with a performance of Haydn’s string quartets.

16 October 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Prepare to be wowed by extraordinary electronic sounds as RCM professor Dr Diana Salazar curates this cutting-edge concert series.

17 October 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Chloé van Soeterstède conducts Sibelius’ glorious Symphony no 5, and RCM harpist Tannaz Beigijouinani performs Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s dramatic Concertino for Harp and Chamber Orchestra.

18 October 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

18 October 2024, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Visiting Professor of Violin, Peter Herresthal returns to lead a masterclass with students from the Royal College of Music Strings Faculty.

18 October 2024, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

Take a peek behind the scenes with trombonist Kris Garfitt, member of the German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, as he shares his expertise with Royal College of Music musicians.

18 October 2024, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

The RCM Wind Ensemble presents an evening of music connected by one common factor: the Royal College of Music, with compositions by RCM alumni, staff and students.

22 October 2024, 10:00am
Performance Hall

Royal College of Music pianists learn from acclaimed pianist Alexandre Dossin in this inspiring masterclass.

22 October 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert. 

24 October 2024, 2:00pm
Performance Studio

Students from the Royal College of Music gain insights from acclaimed cellist Jennifer Morsches in this public masterclass.

24 October 2024, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this rush-hour concert. 

24 October 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Musicians from the RCM Vocal & Opera Faculty perform a varied programme of songs and vocal works.

25 October 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Royal College of Music organist Jake Scicinski performs in the RCM’s Organ Interludes series, exploring a variety of works on the Flentrop Orgelbouw organ.

29 October 2024 - 30 October 2024
Various locations

A two-day course led by GALSI – Gender and the Large and Shiny Instruments – a pioneering initiative promoting gender equality among instruments not traditionally played by women.

29 October 2024, 10:30am
Weston Discovery Centre

Discover the wonderful world of musical instruments in this fun exploratory session in the Royal College of Music Museum.

28 October 2024 - 30 October 2024
Inner Parry Room

This course will include hearing the RCM Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in rehearsal, providing inspiration for composing our own piece over three days. 

31 October 2024, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Martyn Brabbins, Prince Consort Professor of Conducting, leads the RCM Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in one of the most monumental works of the 20th century.

01 November 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

01 November 2024, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Martyn Brabbins, Prince Consort Professor of Conducting, leads the RCM Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in one of the most monumental works of the 20th century.

26 October 2024 - 03 November 2024
RCM Museum and Weston Discovery Centre

Enjoy a variety of family friendly activites in the Royal College of Music Museum this half term.

05 November 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert. 

05 November 2024, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Claudia Lucia Lamanna returns to the Royal College of Music to inspire the next generation of harpists in this captivating masterclass.

05 November 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Recognised as one of the world’s outstanding trumpet soloists, Carole Dawn Reinhart takes us behind the scenes in a masterclass with RCM Brass Faculty musicians.

06 November 2024, 11:00am
The Carne Room

This season introduces a new series of late-morning concerts in The Carne Room, overlooking the Royal Albert Hall.

06 November 2024, 2:00pm
Britten Theatre

The Royal College of Music is thrilled to welcome back Grammy-award winning, critically acclaimed bass-baritone, Gerald Finley.

06 November 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

The first concert in this season’s Chamber Spotlight series is based around food, including Kitchen by Louise Goodwin and the suite from Martinů’s La revue de cuisine.

06 November 2024, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

The RCM welcomes Jonathan Morton, Artistic Director and Leader of the Scottish Ensemble, in a concert inspired by the melodies and writings of folklore and nature.

07 November 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

An unmissable event for film music fans, this concert boasts the UK premiere of Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar-winning Suite from Oppenheimer.

07 November 2024, 7:30pm
Performance Hall

The Brodsky Quartet returns to the Royal College of Music to bring a wealth of experience to the Royal College of Music stage.

08 November 2024, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Go behind the scenes with violinist Anthony Marwood as he shares his wealth of insights and advice with musicians from the RCM Strings Faculty.

09 November 2024, 5:30pm
Performance Hall

Specially selected RCM Junior Department musicians take centre stage for a concert of solo performances accompanied by piano.

12 November 2024, 10:00am
Performance Hall

Leading interpreter of Rachmaninov, pianist Boris Giltburg visits the Royal College of Music for the first time to lead an insightful masterclass.

12 November 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert. 

12 November 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

French oboist Armand Djikoloum brings his exceptional musicianship to a masterclass with Royal College of Music oboe students.

12 November 2024, 6:00pm
Recital Hall

Amy Yule makes her first visit to the Royal College of Music to work with RCM flautists.

14 November 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Junior Fellows from the RCM’s Artist Diploma programme take centre stage in this ongoing series.

15 November 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

15 November 2024, 2:00pm
The Carne Room

Renowned guitarist and teacher Joaquín Clerch visits the Royal College of Music for his first masterclass with RCM musicians.

15 November 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Get lost in an evening of invigorating percussion works, with performances on a range of instruments from RCM ensembles including the renowned PERC’M.

16 November 2024, 5:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Themes of war and peace are threaded through the works in this concert given by the Royal College of Music Junior Department Sinfonia.

18 November 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Junior Fellows from the RCM’s Artist Diploma programme take centre stage in this ongoing series.

19 November 2024, 10:00am
Performance Hall

Internationally acclaimed soloist and recitalist Yury Shadrin has appeared in major international concert venues; today he brings his wealth of experience to share with Royal College of Music pianists.

19 November 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert. 

19 November 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Frøydis Ree Wekre leads a horn masterclass with talented musicians from the Royal College of Music’s Brass Faculty.

11 November 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Junior Fellows from the RCM’s Artist Diploma programme take centre stage in this ongoing series.

20 November 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Versatile cellist and RCM professor Jakob Kullberg play-directs contrasting works for cello ensemble in this Chamber Spotlight concert.

21 November 2024, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

Hayley Clements and members of the RCM Sparks team give a backstage tour of the Royal College of Music’s various learning and participation activities.

21 November 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

In a pre-concert performance ahead of Mahler's Ninth Symphony, hear in contrast one of his earliest works and only surviving chamber piece: the Piano Quartet.

21 November 2024, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Charismatic conductor Nicholas Collon directs the RCM Symphony Orchestra in Mahler’s Symphony no 9 – his last complete symphony.

22 November 2024, 2:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

In this exciting brass masterclass Richard Harris and Steve Wilson collaborate with Royal College of Music musicians to showcase the exciting sounds of the trombone.

22 November 2024, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Distinguished teacher and Visiting Professor of Bassoon, Ole Kristian Dahl returns to the Royal College of Music this autumn to work with RCM bassoonists.

22 November 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Royal College of Music organist Barney Silverstone performs in the RCM’s Organ Interludes series, exploring a variety of works on the Flentrop Orgelbouw organ.

22 November 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Following their masterclass, Richard Harris and Steve Wilson perform a trombone recital, featuring Flood for two trombones, electronics and narrator.

23 November 2024, 5:30pm
Performance Hall

See rising stars from the Royal College of Music Junior Department perform a varied programme of works for small ensembles.

25 November 2024, 7:00pm
Britten Theatre

The Royal College of Music Opera Studio presents a triple-bill of vocal masterpieces sung in French.

26 November 2024, 10:30am
Performance Hall

Discover the captivating keyboard music of CPE Bach and his family in the Royal College of
Music’s annual Clavichord Day.

26 November 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert. 

27 November 2024, 6:00pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy a charming after-hours performance by RCM musicians, inspired by the surrounding historical collection of the Museum.

27 November 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Musicians from the Royal College of Music Historical Performance Faculty perform a sumptuous array of works from the French Baroque.

27 November 2024, 7:00pm
Britten Theatre

The Royal College of Music Opera Studio presents a triple-bill of vocal masterpieces sung in French.

28 November 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

The Royal College of Music’s new music ensemble brings together a range of defining events, personal reflections and portrayals.

28 November 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Junior Fellows from the RCM’s Artist Diploma programme take centre stage in this ongoing series.

29 November 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

29 November 2024, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Visiting Professor of Cello, Torleif Thedéen, is one of the most highly regarded musicians in Scandinavia. Today he presents a fascinating cello masterclass.

29 November 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Studio

See the world through a new lens as RCM composers present innovative compositions inspired by a selection of images from the Natural History Museum’s 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

29 November 2024, 7:00pm
Britten Theatre

The Royal College of Music Opera Studio presents a triple-bill of vocal masterpieces sung in French.

30 November 2024, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

Visit the Royal College of Music for a vibrant programme featuring new works composed by RCM Junior Department composers for RCMJD ensembles.

30 November 2024, 7:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

In a performance of works by three prolific RCM alumni, Christopher Hirons and Jacques Cohen direct the RCM Junior Department Symphony and Chamber Orchestras in their final concert of the Autumn Season.

30 November 2024, 7:00pm
Britten Theatre

The Royal College of Music Opera Studio presents a triple-bill of vocal masterpieces sung in French.

03 December 2024, 6:00pm
RCM Museum

Join RCM musicians for a performance inspired by the Museum’s stunning collection of instruments.

07 December 2024, 11:00am
Performance Hall

Specially selected RCM Junior Department musicians take centre stage for a concert of solo performances accompanied by piano.

07 December 2024, 2:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

This lively concert promises a rousing end to the Autumn Term with a packed programme.

13 December 2024, 12:00pm
Pallant House Gallery, Chichester PO19 1TJ

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at Pallant House in Chichester.