We are delighted to share the unforgettable thrill of live performances, workshops and courses with schools, families and young people here at the Royal College of Music and in the local community.
RCM Sparks run events for children and families every term. Current events are displayed below. Tickets are released at the latter end of each term for events taking place the following term.
14 February 2026, 10:00am
Weston Discovery Centre
Enjoy family-friendly activities in the RCM Museum this half term!
17 February 2026, 10:30am
Weston Discovery Centre
Drawing inspiration from the RCM Museum collection, experience the joy of music and dance through live music.
18 February 2026, 10:30am
Weston Discovery Centre
Discover the story and music behind a portrait in the RCM Museum in an interactive workshop where you can create your own unique portrait.
19 February 2026, 11:00am
RCM Museum
A family pre-concert storytelling experience invites you to explore 500 years music-making, featuring an exclusive sneak peek of the Un-Sung exhibition and the Brass Roots showcase.
19 February 2026, 12:00pm
Performance Hall
Join us for a lunchtime concert exploring the brass family and discover the RCM Museum’s Un-sung Brass Roots collection.
01 February 2026, 11:00am
Various locations
Join us for the return of our riveting Conducting Festival, highlighting the RCM's dynamic conducting students, alumni and faculty.
We present one free lunchtime concert every term specially tailored for key stage 2 school children. Hosted by a professional presenter and accompanied by a free teacher resource pack, our lunchtime concerts for schools are a fantastic opportunity to introduce young people to classical music and to the unrivalled experience of seeing it performed live.
21 January 2026, 12:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Get ready to groove under the disco ball! Join us for a high-energy concert packed with funky, feel-good arrangements of disco and soul classics.
225 practical workshop opportunities
for children, young people and families
In the 2024-25 academic year
The gamelan is the traditional orchestra of Indonesia, and the Royal College of Music has one of the largest sets in Europe. Gamelan has established itself at the centre of music education in the UK and features in the GCSE music course.
RCM Sparks offers practical and creative gamelan workshops for groups of up to 30 people. People of all ages (early years upwards) including those with disabilities, can enjoy gamelan workshops. Playing the gamelan is both fun and relaxing, requires no previous experience, and sessions can be tailored to suit the needs of each group.
A typical taster session lasts 90 minutes and includes:
By the end of the session you will be able to perform a short piece of traditional Javanese or Balinese music.
Workshops held at the Royal College of Music are usually offered subsidised rate of £125 (including booking & administration fee, excluding VAT) for a session lasting 90 minutes.
If you have any queries about booking a gamelan workshop for your premises or would like to talk to us about the practicalities of a gamelan session, please contact our Gamelan team.
13 January 2026, 9:30am
Recital Hall
RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops for groups of up to 30 people, with tailored sessions led by a Gamelan expert.
14 January 2026, 9:00am
Recital Hall
RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops for groups of up to 30 people, with tailored sessions led by a Gamelan expert.
14 January 2026, 11:00am
Recital Hall
RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops for groups of up to 30 people, with tailored sessions led by a Gamelan expert.
The Royal College of Music Museum has undergone a major development, providing new facilities including a new purpose-built gallery and a hands-on discovery area. RCM Sparks is working in close partnership with the RCM Museum to develop of programme of learning and participation events that explore the wonders and historical treasures of the RCM collections.
Please get in touch to find out more.
Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS
United Kingdom
Registered charity No. 309268
