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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

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Chamber Tuesdays

06 October 2026, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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Electric Dreams: Spatial Sounds

07 October 2026, 6:00pm
Britten Theatre

Experience modern music as never before in the newly immersive Britten Theatre, in a concert that epitomises the innovative spirit.

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Orchestral Masterworks with Joana Carneiro

08 October 2026, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Joana Carneiro returns to conduct the RCM Philharmonic in Beethoven's dramatic Leonore Overture and Bartók's Piano Concerto no 3.

RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

09 October 2026, 1:05pm
St Mary Abbots Church Kensington Church St, London W8 4LA

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

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Online masterclasses

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Trumpet Masterclass with Pasi Pirinen

06 October 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear from trumpeter Pasi Pirinen in an invigorating masterclass.

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Piano Masterclass with Roland Krüger

13 October 2026, 10:00am
Performance Hall

In this masterclass, versatile pianist and collaborator Roland Krüger works closely with students, drawing on his pianistic mastery and international teaching experience.

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Bassoon Masterclass with Julien Hardy

13 October 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Julien Hardy shares insights from a distinguished career as an orchestral musician, chamber performer and teacher.

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Flute Masterclass with Amy Yule

13 October 2026, 6:00pm
Recital Hall

Principal Flute of the Hallé Orchestra Amy Yule returns to the College to work with RCM flautists.

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Online talks and seminars

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RCM Insights: Women in Folk

07 October 2026, 5:15pm
RCM Museum

Electrofolk musician and producer Frankie Archer brings an innovative sound and fresh perspective to ancient tales.

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Woodwind Festival

25 October 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

Join us for a packed day as the RCM celebrates woodwind music-making!

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RCM Insights: Musical Innovators

29 October 2026, 6:15pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

RCM Artistic Director Andrew Moore presents Musical Innovators, his year-long artistic vision for the College.

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Clavichord Day: Mozart with Marcia Hadjimarkos

24 November 2026, 10:30am
Performance Hall

Discover the keyboard music of Mozart at the Royal College of Music’s annual Clavichord Day.

Participatory events

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Concert for Schools: RCM Jazz Orchestra

13 October 2026, 11:30am
Britten Theatre

Join the RCM Jazz Orchestra for a swinging programme celebrating the golden age of the big band!

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Concert for Schools: RCM Jazz Orchestra

13 October 2026, 1:15pm
Britten Theatre

Join the RCM Jazz Orchestra for a swinging programme celebrating the golden age of the big band!

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Family-friendly Ceilidh

26 October 2026, 3:00pm
Recital Hall

Join the RCM Ceilidh Band for an afternoon of joyous group dancing accompanied by live vibrant traditional Scottish and Irish folk!

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Shared Airs Closing Event: Ceilidh

26 October 2026, 6:00pm
Recital Hall

Come and experience the joys of ceilidh dancing, with simple, accessible and fun dances from across the British Isles.

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Opera Double Bill: Debussy & Ravel

23 November 2026 - 28 November 2026

Stellar singers from the Royal College of Music Opera Studio bring to life Debussy’s biblical parable and Ravel’s magic realist fantasy.