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Deep dive into the College's creative consciousness

From hearing internationally acclaimed soloists to supporting the next generation of musical talent, the Royal College of Music’s events programme is open to you in person and online.

This autumn the RCM is reopening its doors for you to watch live performances, including highlights such as xx and xx. The Royal College of Music Museum reopens after a major redevelopment, and you can book online to interact with over 500 years of musical history – and some of our 15,000 collection items.

While you’re here, why not have a coffee in our new café or courtyard, or take home some ?

And remember that you can always watch your favourite performances, masterclasses and behind-the-scenes clips on our YouTube channel, whenever you’d like to.

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Visiting the RCM

Concerts

A piano inside the stone hall of St James's Piccadilly

RCM at St James's Piccadilly

08 May 2026, 1:10pm
St James’s Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, W1J 9LL

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

A young woman plays the violin with a projection of a mountain behind her

Electric Dreams

20 May 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Composer and RCM professor Catherine Kontz curates this cutting-edge concert focussing on women composers.

Two young men play recorders in a performance in the RCM Museum

Friday Music in the Museum

22 May 2026, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

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

Two young men play recorders in a performance in the RCM Museum

Friday Music in the Museum

29 May 2026, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

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

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Violin masterclass with talented RCM students

Polonsky Visiting Professor of Violin Maxim Vengerov

Maxim Vengerov Masterclass

Polonsky Visiting Professor of Violin Maxim Vengerov

Violin masterclass with talented RCM students

Find us

The Royal College of Music is one of London's most vibrant musical centres. Located in South Kensington – an important cultural quarter – we are within easy reach of local museums, parks and other attractions, as well as dining options and transport links. 

We are delighted to welcome music lovers, tourists and prospective students throughout the year. 

Getting to the RCM