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Lawrence Renes wears a black jacket and stands in front of a patterned wall

12 February 2026, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Celebrated for interpretations of passion and subtlety, conductor Lawrence Renes leads the RCM Symphony Orchestra in Bruckner’s monumental symphony.

13 February 2026, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Experience exceptional chamber performances surrounded by the magnificent RCM Museum collection of instruments and art.

Trombone Masterclass with Maxine Troglauer

Maxine Troglauer, wearing a dark orange jacket, holds her trombone and laughs

13 February 2026, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

The Royal College of Music is delighted to welcome Maxine Troglauer, the acclaimed German bass trombonist and composer, to deliver an inspiring masterclass.

Cor anglais Masterclass with Pedro Díaz

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13 February 2026, 2:00pm
The Carne Room

The Royal College of Music is honoured to welcome Pedro Díaz, the celebrated cor anglais player from the Metropolitan Opera, to deliver an inspiring masterclass.

13 February 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear the very best solo and ensemble arrangements as RCM bassoonists celebrate their instruments.

Chamber Festival: Love and Transience

14 February 2026, 11:00am
Performance Hall

Three contrasting works are united by a lyrical thread that captures the beauty of fleeting moments.

Chamber Festival: The French Connection

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14 February 2026, 12:00pm
Recital Hall

Enjoy a varied programme from woodwind chamber groups, in a celebration of French music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Chamber Festival: Dialogues and Duos

14 February 2026, 1:00pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy the intimate dialogue between two instruments as RCM musicians shine a spotlight on duo repertoire.

Chamber Festival: Museum Pop-up – Love Awakens, Love Sleeps

A violist and cellist perform in the RCM Museum

14 February 2026, 1:00pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy a delightful programme following a lyrical journey in which love awakens with intensity and drifts softly into sleep.

Chamber Festival: Carolean Pop-up

14 February 2026, 2:00pm
Café & Courtyard

Join some of the RCM’s top chamber ensembles performing short works whilst enjoying all the
refreshments on offer in our café, The Carolean.

Chamber Festival: Dreamlike Dances

A flautist plays her instrument on stage

14 February 2026, 3:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at the RCM Chamber Festival.

Chamber Festival: Late Romanticism to Post-war Modernity

A string quartet performs on a brightly lit stage

14 February 2026, 4:00pm
Recital Hall

RCM musicians take you on a journey from Glinka’s passion to Arrieu’s charm and Shostakovich’s emotional depth – three intimate works, each a window into a composer’s inner world.

Chamber Festival: Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective – My Funny Valentine

A collage of four musicians holding their instruments against colourful backgrounds

14 February 2026, 5:00pm
Performance Hall

The renowned Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective perform alongside RCM musicians in a richly varied programme, closing the first day of the RCM Chamber Festival.

Chamber Festival: Half Term Family Fun

14 February 2026 - 15 February 2026
Weston Discovery Centre

Enjoy family-friendly activities in the RCM Museum this half term!

Chamber Festival: Percussion Showcase

A young man wears a black shirt and holds percussion mallets, smiling

15 February 2026, 11:00am
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Enjoy a varied programme of percussion works at the RCM Chamber Festival.

Chamber Festival: Woodwind Quartets

A woodwinf quartet performs on the Performance Hall stage

15 February 2026, 12:00pm
Performance Hall

Enjoy a varied programme of works for woodwind quartet at the RCM Chamber Festival.

Chamber Festival: Electronic Installations

Multi-coloured sparkles glitter on a dark background

15 February 2026, 12:00pm
Performance Studio

Experience a series of groundbreaking composed installations, created and performed by RCM students.

Chamber Festival: Chamber Music Masterclass with Tom Poster

15 February 2026, 12:30pm
The Carne Room

Tom Poster, co-founding member and artistic director of Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective, gives an engaging masterclass with a selection of RCM's chamber ensembles.

Chamber Festival: Carolean Pop-up

15 February 2026, 1:00pm
Cafe & Courtyard

Join some of the RCM’s top chamber ensembles performing short works whilst enjoying all the
refreshments on offer in our café, The Carolean.

Chamber Festival: Folk-touched Fantasies

15 February 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at the RCM Chamber Festival.

Chamber Festival: Museum Pop-up – Rediscovered Voices

15 February 2026, 3:00pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments at the RCM Chamber Festival.

Chamber Festival: String Quartet Platform

15 February 2026, 3:30pm
Performance Hall

Enjoy a varied programme of works for string quartet at the RCM Chamber Festival.

Chamber Festival: Carolean Pop-up

15 February 2026, 4:30pm
Café & Courtyard

Join some of the RCM’s top chamber ensembles performing short works whilst enjoying all the
refreshments on offer in our café, The Carolean.

Chamber Festival: Wayne Marshall – A Grand Night for Singing

Wayne Marshall wears a black jumper and rests his folded hands in front of him

15 February 2026, 5:00pm
Britten Theatre

Join world-renowned keyboard player Wayne Marshall and talented RCM musicians for a sparkling revue celebrating the timeless songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein.

17 February 2026, 10:30am
Weston Discovery Centre

Drawing inspiration from the RCM Museum collection, experience the joy of music and dance through live music.

Music and Portrait Adventure

A young girl smiles with her hands in the air

18 February 2026, 10:30am
Weston Discovery Centre

Enjoy a lively interactive workshop, discovering the story and music behind paintings in the RCM Museum!

Pre-concert Family Friendly Tour

19 February 2026, 11:00am
RCM Museum

A family pre-concert storytelling experience invites you to explore 500 years music-making, featuring an exclusive sneak peek of the Un-Sung exhibition and the Brass Roots showcase.

Visit

Family-Friendly Concert: Brass

A young man wears a red t-shirt and plays the trumpet on stage

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.

Orchestral Masterworks: Ravel and Brahms

19 February 2026, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Acclaimed conductor Anna-Maria Helsing directs the RCM Philharmonic in a sumptuous programme of orchestral riches.

20 February 2026, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Experience exceptional chamber performances surrounded by the magnificent RCM Museum collection of instruments and art.

RCM Baroque: Acis and Galatea

A singer wears black and performs on stage as part of a choir

20 February 2026, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

The RCM Baroque Orchestra and Choir come together for a concert performance of one of the pinnacles of Handel’s operatic output, telling a thrilling story of power and passion.

Mozart at the Fortepiano

23 February 2026, 7:30pm
Performance Hall

Hear four Classical concertos performed on the type of piano that Mozart himself would have used, the College’s Anton Walter copy made by Paul McNulty fortepiano.

Piano Masterclass with Sir Stephen Hough

Early music

Stephen Hough, wearing black, sits at the piano stool and smiles at the camera through the piano lid

24 February 2026, 10:00am
Performance Hall

Renowned pianist Sir Stephen Hough’s extensive experience on both the concert stage and in the recording studio will serve as a source of insight for RCM pianists during this illuminating masterclass.

24 February 2026, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

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

Trumpet Masterclass with Immanuel Richter

Immanuel Richter, wearing a suit and bow tie and standing against a red background, looks to camera

24 February 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Immanuel Richter, the distinguished Swiss trumpet virtuoso, leads an inspiring masterclass with RCM Brass Faculty musicians.

Composers’ Studio: Ligeti Quartet

The Ligeti Quartet sit on a black and white checkered floor

25 February 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear new works from RCM composers performed by the Ligeti Quartet, known for its innovative programming and championing of today’s most exciting composers and artists.

26 February 2026, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Conducted by Timothy Lines, the New Perspectives ensemble gives the first performance of RCM Composition Competition winner Nok Him Chan’s Chamber Concerto.

New music

27 February 2026, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Experience exceptional chamber performances surrounded by the magnificent RCM Museum collection of instruments and art.

Saxophone Masterclass with Erzsébet Seleljo

Erzsébet Seleljo, wearing a black top, holds her saxophone up to her shoulder

27 February 2026, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Renowned Hungarian classical saxophonist Erzsébet Seleljo joins us at the Royal College of Music to lead an inspiring masterclass.

Harp Masterclass with Sivan Magen

Sivan Magen, wearing black, stands next to his harp and smiles to camera

27 February 2026, 2:00pm
The Carne Room

Sivan Magen, internationally celebrated harpist, visits the Royal College of Music for a masterclass that promises deep insight and artistry.

Viola Masterclass with Maxim Rysanov

Maxim Rysanov rests his head on his hand and smiles against a blue background

27 February 2026, 2:00pm
West Parry Room

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

27 February 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear the very best solo and ensemble arrangements as Royal College of Music flute players celebrate their instruments.

RCMJD Soloists Concert

28 February 2026, 5:30pm
Performance Hall

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

March

A cellist performs on stage under colourful lights

Composition Showcase

02 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear the very best solo and ensemble arrangements as RCM composers showcase their expertise.

03 March 2026, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

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

COE Chamber Music Masterclass with Mats Zetterqvist

Mats Zetterqvist, wearing blue, holds his violin up to his face

03 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Mats Zetterqvist, former Principal Second Violin of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, delivers an engaging chamber music masterclass for RCM string players.

COE Horn Masterclass with Jasper de Waal

Jasper de Waal wears black and smiles to the camera, against a black background

03 March 2026, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Renowned horn player Jasper de Waal is Principal Horn of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. He brings his exceptional skill to the College to work with RCM brass players.

COE Piccolo Masterclass with Marta Santamaría Llavall

Marta Santamaría Llaval holds her piccolo in a sunny walled garden

03 March 2026, 6:00pm
Recital Hall

Marta Santamaría Llavall gives an insightful masterclass with musicians from the RCM Woodwind Faculty.

04 March 2026, 11:00am
The Carne Room

This season the RCM continues its late-morning chamber performances in The Carne Room, which offers spectacular views of the Royal Albert Hall.

International Women’s Day: Singing Her Songs

A black and white image of Imogen Holst smiling, a music score on the table in front of her

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.

Talks and seminars

Chamber Spotlight: Beethoven’s Ghost

A violinist wears black and plays her instrument passionately

04 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

In the first of this season’s Chamber Spotlight series, RCM musicians explore Shakespearean themes in Beethoven’s 1808 piano trio.

Side-by-Side Chamber Orchestra of Europe: Beethoven 1

A man in a blue shirt plays the horn with an orchestra

05 March 2026, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

The Royal College of Music is pleased to welcome back members of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe for an exciting performance alongside RCM musicians.

05 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Musicians from the Historical Performance and Composition faculties combine forces to premiere innovative new chamber works using historical instruments.

06 March 2026, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Experience exceptional chamber performances surrounded by the magnificent RCM Museum collection of instruments and art.

Clarinet Masterclass with Andreas Sundén

Andreas Sundén, wearing black, stands against a stone wall, smiling and holding his clarinet

06 March 2026, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Join us for an inspiring masterclass with Andreas Sundén, former Principal Clarinet of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and now with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Tuba Masterclass with Jens Bjørn-Larsen

Jens Bjørn-Larsen, wearing black, leans on his tuba and smiles

06 March 2026, 2:00pm
Performance Studio

Discover the largest and lowest pitched brass instrument with RCM Visiting Professor of Tuba Jens Bjørn-Larsen in this fascinating masterclass.

Bassoon Masterclass with Lola Descours

Lola Descours, wearing black and standing against a grey background, holds her bassoon and smiles

06 March 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

The versatile and distinctive tone of the bassoon is showcased in this afternoon masterclass with Lola Descours, one of the most talented musicians of her generation.

06 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear the very best solo and ensemble arrangements as RCM clarinettists celebrate their instruments.

A close up of a performer's hands playing the organ in the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Organ Interludes

06 March 2026, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

RCM musicians perform in the Royal College of Music’s Organ Interludes series, exploring a variety of works on the RCM’s majestic Flentrop Orgelbouw organ.

RCMJD Chamber Music Concert

A young young boy holds his trombone and laughs

07 March 2026, 5:30pm
Performance Hall

The RCM Junior Department is formed of inspiring young musicians aged eight to 18. See these rising stars perform a varied programme of works for small ensembles.

Recorder Masterclass with Susanne Fröhlich

Susanne Fröhlich stands side on to camera, holding a recorder to her shoulder and smiling

09 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Studio

In this evening masterclass, RCM recorder players learn from Susanne Fröhlich, one of today’s most innovative players, known for her versatility.

Junior Fellow Showcase: Iberia

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09 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

In this ongoing series, Maria Linares, the Constant and Kit Lambert Junior Fellow 2025/26 from the Artist Diploma programme, curates and performs in a unique concert.

Chamber Tuesdays

10 March 2026, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

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

Cello Masterclass with Claudio Bohórquez

Claudio Bohórque, wearing black, holds his cello up and smiles

10 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

One of the most sought-after musicians in his field, Claudio Bohórquez takes us behind the scenes in an illuminating masterclass.

Bassoon Masterclass with Amy Harman

Amy Harman wears a yellow outfit whilst holding her bassoon and looking at the camera

10 March 2026, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

RCM alumna and Principal Bassoonist of the Aurora Orchestra, Amy Harman returns to the Royal College of Music for an inspiring masterclass.

Museum Late: Research, Collections and Performance

A close-up of piano keys on a 19th century square piano

10 March 2026, 6:00pm
RCM Museum

Join us for an engaging evening with RCM doctoral students as they share their research insights, enhanced by performances.

RCM Wind Ensemble: Night and Day

11 March 2026, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Get lost in a magical journey with the RCM Wind Ensemble, who take you on a mysterious adventure as night closes in and the stars appear.

Chamber Spotlight: Transfigured Night

Edvard Munch's painting 'Starry Night', stars in a swirling blue night sky

12 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Continuing the theme of literature, our second Chamber Spotlight concert features Schoenberg's deeply moving work inspired by Richard Dehmel’s poem.

13 March 2026, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Experience exceptional chamber performances surrounded by the magnificent RCM Museum collection of instruments and art.

Horn Masterclass with Elspeth Dutch

A close up image of Elspeth Dutch playing the horn as part of an ensemble

13 March 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

Go behind the scenes with Elspeth Dutch, in a thrilling masterclass with musicians from the RCM Brass Faculty.

13 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear the very best solo and ensemble arrangements as RCM oboists celebrate their instruments.

A young man plays the trumpet in an orchestra

RCMJD Spring Concert

14 March 2026, 5:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

The versatility of the RCM Junior Department is showcased in this spring concert, featuring multiple works for different ensembles.

Junior Fellow Showcase

16 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

In this ongoing series, Will Kidner, Mills Williams Junior Fellow 2025/26 from the Artist Diploma programme, curates and performs in a unique concert.

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Piano Masterclass with Inna Faliks

16 March 2026, 7:00pm
Britten Theatre

Seven characters search for love amongst tangled vines of identities, jealousies and vendettas, in a vibrant new production staged by Australian opera director Stephen Barlow.

17 March 2026, 10:00am
Performance Hall

Ukrainian-born American pianist Inna Faliks takes us behind the scenes in a masterclass with RCM pianists.

17 March 2026, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

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

Violin Masterclass with Peter Herresthal

Peter Herresthal, wearing dark blue, looks to camera

17 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

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

Composers' Studio: Ligeti Quartet

18 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear new works from RCM composers performed by Ligeti Quartet, known for innovative programming and championing of today’s most exciting composers and artists.

RCM Brass Ensemble: Golden Echo

18 March 2026, 7:00pm
Britten Theatre

Seven characters search for love amongst tangled vines of identities, jealousies and vendettas, in a vibrant new production staged by Australian opera director Stephen Barlow.

19 March 2026, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Step into the vibrant world of brass with a varied programme of music including Schuller’s powerful symphony, Musgrave’s lyrical work for solo horn, and Set To by Mark-Anthony Turnage.

20 March 2026, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Experience exceptional chamber performances surrounded by the magnificent RCM Museum collection of instruments and art.

Horn Masterclass with Stefan Dohr

Stefan Dohr, wearing black, holds his horn under his arm, standing against a black background

20 March 2026, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

In this enlightening masterclass, brass musicians from the RCM learn valuable skills and techniques from icon of horn playing, Stefan Dohr.

Double Bass Masterclass with Stanislau Anishchanka

Stanislau Anishchanka, wearing a black jacket and white bow tie, smiles with his double bass

20 March 2026, 2:00pm
The Carne Room

The Royal College of Music is delighted to welcome Stanislau Anishchanka, the highly respected Belarus-born double bassist, to lead a masterclass.

20 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear the very best solo and ensemble arrangements as RCM saxophonists celebrate their instruments.

RCMJD Contemporary Music Concert

20 March 2026, 7:00pm
Britten Theatre

Seven characters search for love amongst tangled vines of identities, jealousies and vendettas, in a vibrant new production staged by Australian opera director Stephen Barlow.

21 March 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

Visit the Royal College of Music for a vibrant programme featuring the fruits of a composition project showcasing RCM Junior Department composers and Martin Read Foundation award holders with the London Chamber Ensemble.

Four girls plays their flutes in an orchestra on stage

RCMJD Symphony Orchestra

21 March 2026, 7:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Jacques Cohen conducts the exceptional young talent of the RCM Junior Department Symphony Orchestra.

Joan Chissell Schumann Prize for Voice

21 March 2026, 7:00pm
Britten Theatre

Seven characters search for love amongst tangled vines of identities, jealousies and vendettas, in a vibrant new production staged by Australian opera director Stephen Barlow.

24 March 2026, 6:00pm
Britten Theatre

Experience the talent of exceptional pianists from the Royal College of Music as they compete at the highest level for coveted RCM prizes.

Prizes and competitions

Seven Deadly Sins: An Entertainment in Words and Music

A young man wears a white t-shirt and sings passionately on stage

26 March 2026, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Curated by Iain Burnside, this performance explores the seven cardinal sins – Gluttony, Pride, Sloth, Envy, Wrath, Greed, and Lust – through a blend of poetry and song.

Great Exhibitionists

23 March 2026 - 27 March 2026
Various locations

Inspired by the 1851 Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, the RCM's cutting-edge Great Exhibitionists series is curated entirely by students.

27 March 2026, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Experience exceptional chamber performances surrounded by the magnificent RCM Museum collection of instruments and art.

A boy in a red t shirt plays the timpani

RCMJD Soloists Concert

28 March 2026, 11:00am
Performance Hall

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

RCMJD End of Term Concert

A young girl plays the oboe in an orchestra

28 March 2026, 2:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

The versatility of the RCM Junior Department is showcased in this spring concert, featuring multiple works for different ensembles.

April

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Explorers Course

08 April 2026 - 09 April 2026
Recital Hall

This popular two-day RCM Sparks course focuses on creative music-making, storytelling, instrumental playing and singing.

RCM Symphony Orchestra at Queen Elizabeth Hall: Mahler 5

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!

17 May 2026, 7:30pm
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX

From wit to wonder – in a night of vivid storytelling, Kahchun Wong conducts the the RCM Symphony Orchestra in a concert of 20th-century greats.

RCM at Wigmore Hall: Vocal Showcase - White Camelia

June

A singer performs on stage in front of a red curtain

28 June 2026, 3:00pm
Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2BP

Royal College of Music vocalists present a moving programme inspired by Alexandre Dumas’ novel La Dame aux Camélias including selections from Verdi’s La traviata.