What's on / Events & Festivals
Autumn season of events
Coming up this season
This season, we've more wonderful weekly performances to share with the RCM community, plus a new Chamber Essentials concert series and the return of our popular In Focus films! Browse our upcoming online events to see what's in store in the summer months.
Concerts
04 March 2026, 11:00am
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.
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.
15 March 2026, 11:00am
Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP
Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM Junior Department musicians in the Royal Albert Hall's Elgar Room.
16 March 2026, 1:05pm
Austrian Cultural Forum, 28 Rutland Gate London SW7 1PQ
Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at the Austrian Cultural Forum.
Online masterclasses
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, 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.
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.
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.
Online talks and seminars
10 May 2026, 11:00am
Various locations
Step into a full day of rhythm and energy for all ages at the Royal College of Music's annual Festival of Percussion!
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.
Participatory events
08 April 2026, 10:00am
Recital Hall
This popular two-day RCM Sparks course focuses on creative music-making, storytelling, instrumental playing and singing.
16 April 2026, 11:00am
Recital Hall
RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in April 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.
10 May 2026, 11:00am
Various locations
Step into a full day of rhythm and energy for all ages at the Royal College of Music's annual Festival of Percussion!
10 May 2026, 10:30am
Parry Rooms
Join us for an exciting selection of family friendly activities as part of the RCM's popular Festival of Percussion.
23 March 2026 - 27 March 2026
Inspired by the 1851 Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, the RCM’s cutting-edge Great Exhibitionists series is curated entirely by students.
16 March 2026 - 21 March 2026
Composed when he was just 18 years old, Mozart’s La finta giardiniera (The Pretend Gardener) plants seven characters searching for love amongst tangled vines of identities, jealousies and vendettas.
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