Festivals

About our festivals

Festivals are an integral part of our Events Season here at the Royal College of Music, offering exciting opportunities to immerse yourself in performances, workshops, talks, masterclasses and more!

Join us for a jam-packed day at the RCM – with most Festivals beginning in the morning and running into the evening, every corner of the College is filled with music! Experience something new with world premieres, eclectic ensembles and interesting instruments, or learn from the experts in talks, masterclasses, and trade fairs.

Many of our Festivals have activities specially tailored for young music enthusiasts, including family-friendly lunchtime concerts with audience participation, or opportunities to get stuck in and try out new instruments in short one-to-one lessons.

We have a range of exciting Festivals coming up in 2025/26, and with so many ways to get involved there really is something for everyone to enjoy. Why not try something new, and learn about music outside of your usual sphere?

Woodwind and Brass Festival

26 October 2025, 11:00am

Various locations

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Hear what people are saying

🎵 'It was a privilege and a pleasure to attend the Strings Festival… truly a memorable occasion'

🎼 'The Festival of Percussion is a great event with a variety of masterclasses, talks and performances. Very enjoyable.'

🎶'Was impressed by the quality of performances, the way these young people moulded the colours and sound of the orchestra.'

🎤Excellent all round!'

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Plan your visit

The Royal College of Music in London is easy to reach on foot from nearby attractions in South Kensington, from Kensington High Street and from Kensington Gardens.

Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS

Our Museum is situated in the basement and accessible via atrium stairs and lift.

Transport

   South Kensington: 0.5 miles
   Gloucester Road: 0.6 miles
   High Street Kensington: 0.8 miles

Paddington: 1.5 miles
Victoria: 2 miles

Santander Cycles docking station and public cycle locking facilities adjacent to RCM.

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Food & drink

The RCM provides light refreshments throughout the year. There is also a range of restaurants, cafés and other establishments nearby, most adjacent to South Kensington station.

RCM Café, The Carolean

The RCM Café, The Carolean serves barista-style coffees, sandwiches, snacks, salads and hot food. There is also access to outside seating in our new 1851 courtyard.

Opening hours:

Monday-Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm

Saturday: 8.30am-4.30pm (term time only)

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Access

The main entrance to the RCM has eight steps up from the pavement and two inside the main doors. A lift is available for visitors with limited mobility. The lift is built into the smaller staircase to the left of the main entrance steps. There is an intercom button on the control panel, which can be seen and reached easily from the street. On arrival, press the buzzer to notify a member of RCM staff, who will come out to meet you and operate the lift for you.

All our event venues can be accessed by visitors with limited mobility via the lift at the main entrance.

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