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

Aylesbury Lunchtime Music

17 September 2026, 12:45pm
St Mary’s Church, Aylesbury, HP20 2JJ

Lunchtime chamber music from Royal College of Music guitar student Arie Dakesian held in the inspiring surroundings of St Mary’s, Aylesbury.

Concerts

Chamber and recital

Out and about

A young man plays the trumpet in an orchestra

Junior Department 100: Fanfares

19 September 2026, 10:00am
RCM Foyer

Junior Department students perform celebratory fanfares by JD composers, every hour on the hour!

Concerts

Chamber and recital

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Junior Department 100: Janáček Sinfonietta

19 September 2026, 5:30pm
RCM Foyer

Brass and percussion players from the Junior Department perform the first movement of Janáček’s glorious Sinfonietta of 1926, the year the JD opened.

Concerts

Orchestral

A strings quartet stands in a stone corridor holding their instruments

Classical Coffee Mornings at the Royal Albert Hall: Nadejda String Quartet

20 September 2026, 10:00am
Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians in the Royal Albert Hall's Elgar Room.

Concerts

Chamber and recital

Out and about

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Online masterclasses

Edith Wiens rests her chin on her hands and smiles

Vocal Masterclass with Edith Wiens

16 September 2026, 2:00pm
Britten Theatre

Canadian soprano Edith Wiens, an RCM Visiting Professor of Vocal Studies, shares her expertise with vocalists in the Britten Theatre.

Masterclasses

Chamber and recital

Visiting artists

Amanda Cook wears a black dress a plays her guitar in a grassy field

Guitar Masterclass with Amanda Cook

25 September 2026, 2:00pm
The Carne Room

Acclaimed classical guitarist Amanda Cook brings her experience as a performer to guide and teach emerging musicians.

Masterclasses

Chamber and recital

Visiting artists

Jens Bjørn-Larsen wears black glasses and holds his tuba in front of him

Tuba Masterclass with Jens Bjørn-Larsen

29 September 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Enjoy an engaging masterclass with Jens Bjørn-Larsen and musicians of the RCM Brass Faculty.

Masterclasses

Visiting artists

Chamber and recital

Pasi Pirinen sits on a chair holding his trumpet against a colourful background

Trumpet Masterclass with Pasi Pirinen

06 October 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear from trumpeter Pasi Pirinen in an invigorating masterclass.

Masterclasses

Visiting artists

Chamber and recital

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Online talks and seminars

A collage of a young woman next to a ship wheel, and a young man speaking on stage

RCM Insights: Shanties

16 September 2026, 5:15pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy a fascinating evening with insights into sea shanites from two experts, concluding with an optional singing session where you can join in to learn a few sea shanties.

Talks and seminars

Museum

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RCM Insights: The Brass Band Story

30 September 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

RCM Emeritus Professor Trevor Herbert introduces his new book The Brass Band Story, which offers a revealing history of a much-loved but often misunderstood aspect of Britain’s musical heritage.

Talks and seminars