What's On

02 May 2025, 2:00pm
The Carne Room

Learn more about the process behind the performance in a captivating masterclass with Viktor Hatobanu and RCM harpists.

06 May 2025, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Hear an invigorating masterclass with Scottish guitarist Ian Watt, described by Classical Guitar Magazine as ‘a guitarist of outstanding skill and originality’.

06 May 2025, 6:00pm
West Parry Room

Violists from the RCM Strings Faculty learn from Lars Anders Tomter, one of today’s most outstanding violists, in this evening masterclass.

08 May 2025, 5:15pm
The Carne Room

The RCM serves as the custodian to a significant collection of fine string instruments – hear Katherine Hainsworth explore the development and use of this exceptional and historic resource.

09 May 2025, 2:00pm
The Carne Room

Learn more about the process behind the performance with RCM Visiting Professor Paul Ellison in this invigorating masterclass.

14 May 2025, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

The timeless, intimate – and often raucous – world of folk music comes to the RCM via arrangements of traditional folksong alongside music inspired by this distinctive style.

15 May 2025, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Virtuoso cellist, conductor and chamber musician Andrew Shulman shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in an exciting masterclass.

18 May 2025, 11:00am
Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP

Spend your Sunday morning relaxing to the music of Rameau, Caplet, Hasselmans and more, performed by RCM harpist Liza Rakovska in the Elgar Room.

23 May 2025, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Maxim Vengerov is hailed as one of the foremost violinists in the world. His dedication to inspiring the College’s emerging violinists will be on full display during this enlightening masterclass.

07 June 2025, 11:00am
Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP

Hear the Kaja Piano Trio perform the Piano Trios of Haydn and Dvořák in the Elgar Room.

17 June 2025, 6:00pm
RCM Museum

Inspired by the museum's special exhibition, RCM composition and guitar students have collaborated to create a new set of works.

19 June 2025, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

The Kayu, Seion and Isla quartets present a varied programme of celebrated works.

22 June 2025, 11:00am
Various locations

Delve into the soundworld of all things bowed, plucked and strummed in the RCM’s new festival showcasing the RCM Strings Faculty.

23 June 2025, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

In this ongoing series, the Calathea Quartet, Fellows from the Artist Diploma programme, curate and perform a unique concert.

28 June 2025, 7:30pm
Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2BP

Musicians from the Royal College of Music perform a stunning selection of pieces from solos and duos to Mendelssohn’s Octet and Ravel’s sumptuous Introduction and Allegro.

03 July 2025, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

RCM professor Richard Harwood celebrates the legacy and impact of the teaching of Joan Dickson (1921–1994), an influential and highly respected cello professor at the RCM.