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
28 January 2026, 11:00am
The Carne Room
This season the RCM continues its late-morning chamber performances in The Carne Room, which offers spectacular views of the Royal Albert Hall.
29 January 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall
Bellot Ensemble performs a programme depicting the clamour of conflict to the quiet miracle of peace.
29 January 2026, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Douglas Boyd directs a programme featuring a charming Haydn symphony and Strauss’ witty orchestral suite.
30 January 2026, 12:30pm
RCM Museum
Experience exceptional chamber performances surrounded by the magnificent RCM Museum collection of instruments and art.
Online masterclasses
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.
02 February 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Studio
Go behind the scenes with harpsichordist and organist James Johnstone, as he shares his expertise in an enlightening masterclass.
03 February 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall
Hear RCM clarinettists as they learn from Julian Bliss in an inspiring masterclass.
06 February 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall
A passionate and devoted teacher, RCM Visiting Professor of Flute Adam Walker returns to the College for what promises to be another exceptional masterclass.
Online talks and seminars
28 January 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Hall
Celebrate 25 years of pioneering performance science research at the Royal College of Music.
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.
04 February 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Hall
This session celebrates Audrey Hyland, the recently appointed Head of Vocal and Opera, as she explores her priorities and aspirations for the Faculty.
09 February 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall
In the RCM's annual Crees Lecture, Dame Kathryn McDowell shares insights on overseeing one of the UK’s most distinguished orchestras, the London Symphony Orchestra.
Participatory events
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.
14 February 2026, 10:00am
Weston Discovery Centre
Enjoy family-friendly activities in the RCM Museum this half term!
14 February 2026, 11:00am
Various locations
Head to the Royal College of Music for an inspiring weekend of chamber music performances!
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.
14 February 2026 - 15 February 2026
From stunning woodwind quartets to vibrant percussion ensembles, head to the Royal College of Music for an inspiring weekend of chamber music performances!
23 March 2026 - 27 March 2026
Inspired by the 1851 Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, the RCM’s cutting-edge Great Exhibitionists series is curated entirely by students.
16 March 2026 - 21 March 2026
Composed when he was just 18 years old, Mozart’s La finta giardiniera (The Pretend Gardener) plants seven characters searching for love amongst tangled vines of identities, jealousies and vendettas.
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