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Join us this spring! 

This season, many inspiring festivals, concerts, talks, competitions and masterclasses take place here at the Royal College of Music and across London. 

Chamber collectives 

Two collaborations take centre stage this season: Douglas Boyd directs the RCM Chamber Orchestra in a concert featuring Strauss’ witty suite Le bourgeois gentilhomme, and our annual side-by-side with musicians from the Chamber Orchestra of Europe features works by Farrenc and Beethoven. 

Festivals: The Sound of Music 

Chamber music celebrations continue with our annual Chamber Festival, in which Wayne Marshall joins us for a sparkling showcase of beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classics. Join us in celebrating a milestone event honouring two decades of the RCM Keyboard Festival, and you can even take to the podium yourself at the College’s Festival of Conducting

Orchestral firsts 

Three internationally renowned conductors make their debuts at the RCM: Lawrence Renes conducts works by John Adams and Bruckner; Anna-Maria Helsing directs music by Ravel and Brahms; and Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leads Disco Inferno, an electrifying concert of disco and soul music reimagined for orchestra. 

Behind the scenes 

Take a fascinating glimpse into the process behind the performance with our extensive range of masterclasses led by Sir Stephen Hough, Edith Wiens, Stefan Dohr, Francesa Dego, and many more award-winning artists. 

Jazz, opera and more 

Trumpeter and vocalist Georgina Jackson directs the RCM Jazz Orchestra in a programme featuring the legendary Quincy Jones, and opera fans are spoilt for choice with Mozart’s La finta giardiniera as well as a concert performance of Handel’s Acis and Galatea

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22 January 2026, 7:30pm

Canadian conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leads the RCM Philharmonic and guest singers in an electrifying concert of disco and soul classics reimagined for orchestra.

A flautist performs in the RCM Museum

23 January 2026, 12:30pm

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

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24 January 2026, 5:30pm

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

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26 January 2026, 1:05pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at the Austrian Cultural Forum.

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26 January 2026, 6:00pm

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

Barry Douglas, wearing a suit, leans on the piano

27 January 2026, 10:00am

Irish pianist Barry Douglas presents an inspiring masterclass with pianists from the RCM Keyboard Faculty. 

A violinist performs in a dark room in front of an audience

27 January 2026, 1:05pm

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

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27 January 2026, 6:00pm

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

Francesca Dego, wearing a green dress, holds her violin whilst sitting at an outdoor table and smiles

27 January 2026, 6:00pm

Go behind the scenes with Italian-American violinist Francesca Dego, who is celebrated for her versatility, compelling interpretations, and flawless technique. 

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28 January 2026, 11:00am

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

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14 January 2026 - 29 January 2026

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St James's Piccadilly.

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28 January 2026, 12:30pm

Enjoy a tour of the RCM Museum led by our knowledgeable team.

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28 January 2026, 5:15pm

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

The six members of Bellot Ensemble wear white and stand in a green park holding their instruments

29 January 2026, 6:00pm

Bellot Ensemble performs a programme depicting the clamour of conflict to the quiet miracle of peace. 

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29 January 2026, 7:30pm

Douglas Boyd directs a programme featuring a charming Haydn symphony and Strauss’ witty orchestral suite.

A flautist performs in the RCM Museum

30 January 2026, 12:30pm

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

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23 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

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30 January 2026, 5:30pm

Singers from the RCM Vocal & Opera Faculty perform excerpts from some of the most beloved operas.

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01 February 2026, 11:00am

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

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02 February 2026, 6:00pm

Go behind the scenes with harpsichordist and organist James Johnstone, as he shares his expertise in an enlightening masterclass. 

A violinist performs in a dark room in front of an audience

03 February 2026, 1:05pm

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

Julian Bliss wearing a suit and tie, and holding his clarinet, smiles at the camera

03 February 2026, 6:00pm

Hear RCM clarinettists as they learn from Julian Bliss in an inspiring masterclass. 

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04 February 2026, 12:30pm

Enjoy a tour of the RCM Museum led by our knowledgeable team.

Audrey Hyland sits at the piano against a blue background

04 February 2026, 5:15pm

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

Georgina Jackson holds a trumpet and microphone against a red background

04 February 2026, 7:30pm

Trumpeter and vocalist Georgina Jackson directs the RCM Jazz Orchestra in a programme featuring music by the legendary Quincy Jones.

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05 February 2026, 12:45pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary's Church, Aylesbury.

A bassoonist and clarinettist perform on a brightly lit stage

05 February 2026, 6:00pm

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

A flautist performs in the RCM Museum

06 February 2026, 12:30pm

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

Adam Walker, wearing a mauve jacket, looks upwards against a light blue background

06 February 2026, 2:00pm

A passionate and devoted teacher, RCM Visiting Professor of Flute Adam Walker returns to the College for what promises to be another exceptional masterclass.

A man and a woman wear flamboyant costumes and masquerade masks on stage

06 February 2026, 5:30pm

Singers from the RCM Vocal & Opera Faculty perform excerpts from some of the most beloved operas.

A man plays the organ on the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall stage

06 February 2026, 6:00pm

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.

Georgina Jackson holds a trumpet and microphone and smiles

07 February 2026, 1:00pm

Trumpeter and vocalist Georgina Jackson directs the RCM Jazz Orchestra in a programme featuring music by the legendary Quincy Jones.

The impressive Flentrop Orgelbouw organ on the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall stage

07 February 2026, 5:30pm

Enjoy a thrilling and varied programme of organ repertoire, presented by organists from the RCM
Junior Department.

Leila Schayegh, wearing white and standing against a white background, hugs her violin to her

09 February 2026, 6:00pm

Regarded as one of leading exponents of the violin on the early music scene, Leila Schayegh leads a vibrant masterclass this evening.