Activities for families

Pupil conducting at a Sparks lunchtime concert for schools
We offer fun and engaging public events for families, children and young people!

Events for families & children (ages 5-11)

Our Family Create, Ignite and Explorers programmes bring music to life in unforgettable ways, with practical opportunities to participate and insightful connections with wider festivals and performances.

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Brass and Percussion Course

29 October 2024, 10:30am
Various locations

A two-day course led by GALSI – Gender and the Large and Shiny Instruments – a pioneering initiative promoting gender equality among instruments not traditionally played by women.

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Mini Music Makers

29 October 2024, 10:30am
Weston Discovery Centre

Discover the wonderful world of musical instruments in this fun exploratory session in the Royal College of Music Museum.

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Explorers Course

31 October 2024, 9:30am
The Carne Room

This popular two-day course focuses on creative music making, storytelling, arts and crafts, instrumental playing and singing, and culminates in an exciting show for parents and carers.

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Museum Half Term Family Fun

26 October 2024, 10:00am
RCM Museum and Weston Discovery Centre

Enjoy a variety of family friendly activites in the Royal College of Music Museum this half term.

Events for teenagers (ages 12-18)

Our bi-annual Springboard Composition Courses allow teenagers to explore their creativity, supported by inspiring professionals and emerging Royal College of Music composers.

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Free places and tickets

RCM Sparks wants to break down barriers that prevent people from accessing music education. We make a number of places and event tickets available for free to the following groups:

  • Children over the age of seven who are eligible for free school meals (whether claimed or not) and their families
  • 'Looked-after' children (ie children looked after by the local authority or in foster care) and their families
  • Black, Asian and minority ethnic children/young people and families*
  • Participants who have Special Education Needs*
  • Families who live in social housing
  • Families who are eligible for housing benefit
  • Families who are eligible for family tax credit
  • Families/individuals who are eligible for disability benefit
  • Service families*
  • Families from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities*
  • Young carers and their families*
  • Refugee families/families with migrant status

*with a household income of less than £31,139.

If you any of these criteria apply to you please make sure to tell us at the point of booking. You may be asked to provide documentary evidence.

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