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August

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Springboard Young Composers Course

27 August 2025 - 30 April 2026
Various locations

Join Fraser Turner for a fun, accessible and hands-on approach to creating music of all styles!

January

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Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

13 January 2026, 9:30am
Recital Hall

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops for groups of up to 30 people, with tailored sessions led by a Gamelan expert.

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Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

13 January 2026, 11:30am
Recital Hall

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops for groups of up to 30 people, with tailored sessions led by a Gamelan expert.

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Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

13 January 2026, 2:30pm
Recital Hall

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops for groups of up to 30 people, with tailored sessions led by a Gamelan expert.

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

Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

14 January 2026, 9:00am
Recital Hall

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops for groups of up to 30 people, with tailored sessions led by a Gamelan expert.

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

Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

14 January 2026, 11:00am
Recital Hall

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops for groups of up to 30 people, with tailored sessions led by a Gamelan expert.

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

Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

15 January 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops for groups of up to 30 people, with tailored sessions led by a Gamelan expert.

February

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RCM Festival of Conducting

01 February 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

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

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Chamber Music Festival

14 February 2026 - 15 February 2026
Various locations

Head to the Royal College of Music for an inspiring weekend of chamber music performances! 

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Keyboard Festival: Celebrating 20 Years!

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

Immerse yourself in the world of the keyboard as musicians as we celebrate 20 years of the RCM Keyboard Festival!

January

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RCM Young Double Reed Programme

18 January 2026 - 08 March 2026
Royal College of Music

The new RCM Young Double Reed Programme is an exciting opportunity to meet fellow bassoon and oboe enthusiasts, whilst learning from RCM professors.

May

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Percussion Festival

10 May 2026, 11:00am
Concert Hall

Experience a spectacular celebration of percussion at the Royal College of Music's annual Festival of Percussion!

June

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Strings Festival

28 June 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

Returning for its second year, delve into the soundworld of all things bowed, plucked and strummed in our Strings Festival.