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Join us this spring! 

This season, many inspiring festivals, concerts, talks, competitions and masterclasses take place here at the Royal College of Music and across London. 

Chamber collectives 

Two collaborations take centre stage this season: Douglas Boyd directs the RCM Chamber Orchestra in a concert featuring Strauss’ witty suite Le bourgeois gentilhomme, and our annual side-by-side with musicians from the Chamber Orchestra of Europe features works by Farrenc and Beethoven. 

Festivals: The Sound of Music 

Chamber music celebrations continue with our annual festival, in which Wayne Marshall joins us for a sparkling showcase of beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classics. Join us in celebrating a milestone event honouring two decades of the RCM Keyboard Festival, and you can even take to the podium yourself at the College’s Festival of Conducting

Orchestral firsts 

Three internationally renowned conductors make their debuts at the RCM: Lawrence Renes conducts works by John Adams and Bruckner; Anna-Maria Helsing directs music by Ravel and Brahms; and Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leads Disco Inferno, an electrifying concert of disco and soul music reimagined for orchestra. 

Behind the scenes 

Take a fascinating glimpse into the process behind the performance with our extensive range of masterclasses led by Sir Stephen Hough, Edith Wiens, Stefan Dohr, Francesa Dego, and many more award-winning artists. 

Jazz, opera and more 

Trumpeter and vocalist Georgina Jackson directs the RCM Jazz Orchestra in a programme featuring the legendary Quincy Jones, and opera fans are spoilt for choice with Mozart’s La finta giardiniera as well as a concert performance of Handel’s Acis and Galatea

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27 November 2025, 6:00pm

Anticipating the 80th birthday of RCM Prince Consort Professor of Music Colin Matthews, Timothy Lines directs a concert that celebrates this legendary composer.

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27 November 2025, 6:00pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this rush-hour concert. 

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28 November 2025, 12:00pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester.

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28 November 2025, 12:30pm

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

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28 November 2025, 1:05pm

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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28 November 2025, 2:00pm

Norwegian trombonist Line Johannesen leads an insightful masterclass with musicians from the RCM Brass Faculty.

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28 November 2025, 2:00pm

Philip Cobb, Principal Trumpet BBC Symphony Orchestra, leads an inspiring masterclass with RCM trumpeters.

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28 November 2025, 7:00pm

Immerse yourself in the Britten Theatre for Janáček’s characterful opera which draws playful parallels between animal and human life.

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29 November 2025, 5:15pm

Visit the Royal College of Music for a vibrant programme featuring new works composed by RCM Junior Department composers.

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29 November 2025, 7:00pm

Jacques Cohen and Leandro Silvera conduct the exceptional young talent of the RCM Junior Department Symphony and Chamber orchestras.

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29 November 2025, 7:00pm

Immerse yourself in the Britten Theatre for Janáček’s characterful opera which draws playful parallels between animal and human life.

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30 November 2025, 3:00pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at Rook Lane Chapel in Frome.

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03 December 2025, 1:10pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St James's Piccadilly.

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03 December 2025, 12:30pm

Enjoy a tour of the RCM Museum led by our knowledgeable team.

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05 December 2025, 6:00pm

Get lost in an evening of invigorating percussion works, with performances on a range of instruments from RCM ensembles including the renowned PERC’M.

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06 December 2025, 11:00am

Specially selected RCM Junior Department musicians take centre stage for a concert of solo performances accompanied by piano.

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06 December 2025, 2:30pm

See all the RCM Junior Department’s major ensembles perform in this lively concert, promising a rousing end to the Autumn Term.

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07 December 2025, 3:00pm

The Royal College of Music’s emerging conductors showcase their skills in a concert bringing together the elegance and drama of two great masters, Elgar and Mozart.

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10 December 2025, 12:30pm

Enjoy a tour of the RCM Museum led by our knowledgeable team.

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15 December 2025, 9:00am

This thought-provoking one-day conference explores practice-led research into 20th-century piano repertoire and performance.

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19 December 2025, 12:00pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester.

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15 September 2025 - 12 December 2025

Explore our unique collection of instruments, artworks and manuscripts. We're open Tuesday – Sunday.

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13 January 2026, 9:30am

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.

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13 January 2026, 1:05pm

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

Three young children sit on the floor in front of large gongs, looking up at the camera

14 January 2026, 9:00am

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.

Three young children sit on the floor in front of large gongs, looking up at the camera

14 January 2026, 11:00am

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.

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14 January 2026, 2:00pm

Join us for an invigorating masterclass with Canadian soprano Edith Wiens, an RCM Visiting Professor of Vocal Studies. 

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15 January 2026, 6:00pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this rush-hour concert. 

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15 January 2026, 6:00pm

The Royal College of Music’s emerging conductors showcase their skills in this early evening concert.

A flautist performs in the RCM Museum

16 January 2026, 12:30pm

Experience exceptional chamber performances surrounded by the magnificent RCM Museum collection of instruments and art.

A young girl with blonde hair and glasses plays the clarinet

17 January 2026, 5:30pm

Specially selected RCM Junior Department musicians take centre stage for a concert of solo performances accompanied by piano.

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19 January 2026, 6:00pm

Hear versatile musician Viola de Hoog share her breadth of expertise in a masterclass with musicians from the RCM Historical Performance Faculty. 

A violinist performs in a dark room in front of an audience

20 January 2026, 1:05pm

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

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20 January 2026, 6:00pm

Join internationally acclaimed violinist Esther Yoo for an inspiring masterclass.

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20 January 2026, 6:00pm

Prince Consort Professor of Oboe Jacques Tys gives an engaging masterclass with musicians from the RCM Woodwind Faculty.