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

Classical Coffee Morning

05 September 2026, 11:00am
Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP

Enjoy a celebration of flute repertoire in the Royal Albert Hall's Elgar Room with Julia Klampfer and Serenna MacLellan, joined by pianist Joshua McDade.

Concerts

Chamber and recital

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

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

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Online masterclasses

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

Visiting artists

Chamber and recital

Roland Krüger wears a navy shirt and leans on a piano

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.

Masterclasses

Visiting artists

Chamber and recital

Julien Hardy wears a dark blazer and white shirt and holds his bassoon against a dark background

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.

Masterclasses

Chamber and recital

Visiting artists

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.

Masterclasses

Visiting artists

Chamber and recital

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Online talks and seminars

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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

A man with grey hair and glasses stands in the sun outside in front of a leafy background

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