RCM Sparks at RCM Festival of Percussion

Dates
12 May 2024, 11:30am

Venue
Various locations

Tickets
Tickets: £15 per adult, £10 per child

Standard tickets have now sold out, but a number of free tickets are available for those who are eligible.

To apply for free tickets please check eligibility in the 'Free places and tickets' drop-down menu and complete this application form.

Young musicians performing on a range of instruments including drums and the recorder

12 May 2024, 11:30am

Venue
Various locations

Tickets
Tickets: £15 per adult, £10 per child

Standard tickets have now sold out, but a number of free tickets are available for those who are eligible.

To apply for free tickets please check eligibility in the 'Free places and tickets' drop-down menu and complete this application form.

Join us for an exciting selection of family friendly activities as part of the RCM's popular Festival of Percussion.

You'll have the chance to try out tuned percussion and a carousel of other taster workshops, explore the Gamelan, visit the Royal College of Music Museum for a craft activity and attend an inspiring lunchtime concert.

Visit the RCM Festival of Percussion page to find out more.

Run by RCM Sparks and the RCM Museum

Ages 4+

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Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS

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   South Kensington: 0.5 miles
   Gloucester Road: 0.6 miles
   High Street Kensington: 0.8 miles

   Paddington: 1.5 miles
   Victoria: 2 miles

   Santander Cycles docking station and public cycle locking facilities adjacent to RCM

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The RCM provides light refreshments throughout the year. There is also a range of restaurants, cafés and other establishments nearby, most adjacent to South Kensington station.

RCM Café

The RCM Café serves barista-style coffees, sandwiches, snacks, salads and hot food. There is also access to outside seating in our new 1851 courtyard.

Opening hours: 

Monday-Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm

Saturday: 8.30am-4.30pm (term time only)

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The main entrance to the RCM has eight steps up from the pavement and two inside the main doors. A lift is available for visitors with limited mobility. The lift is built into the smaller staircase to the left of the main entrance steps. There is an intercom button on the control panel, which can be seen and reached easily from the street. On arrival, press the buzzer to notify a member of RCM staff, who will come out to meet you and operate the lift for you.

All our event venues can be accessed by visitors with limited mobility via the lift at the main entrance.

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