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Deep dive into the College's creative consciousness

From hearing internationally acclaimed soloists to supporting the next generation of musical talent, the Royal College of Music’s events programme is open to you in person and online.

This autumn the RCM is reopening its doors for you to watch live performances, including highlights such as xx and xx. The Royal College of Music Museum reopens after a major redevelopment, and you can book online to interact with over 500 years of musical history – and some of our 15,000 collection items.

While you’re here, why not have a coffee in our new café or courtyard, or take home some ?

And remember that you can always watch your favourite performances, masterclasses and behind-the-scenes clips on our YouTube channel, whenever you’d like to.

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Concerts

A flautist, clarinetist and pianist wear black and perform to an audience in the RCM Performance Studio

Chamber Tuesdays

11 November 2025, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

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

A young man wearing a black shirt plays the piano passionately on stage

Shostakovich Complete Preludes and Fugues

13 November 2025, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Immerse yourself in Shostakovich’s 24 Preludes and Fugues, a monumental cycle for solo piano.

A string quartet performs on stage

Pre-concert Performance

13 November 2025, 6:15pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Enjoy a pre-concert performance ahead of this evening's RCM Symphony Orchestra concert of chamber music, including works by Sir James MacMillan.

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Sir James MacMillan conducts the RCM Symphony Orchestra

13 November 2025, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Sir James MacMillan conducts a dazzling programme featuring his own music, as well as Mussorgsky’s vivid Pictures at an Exhibition.

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Violin masterclass with talented RCM students

Polonsky Visiting Professor of Violin Maxim Vengerov

Maxim Vengerov Masterclass

Polonsky Visiting Professor of Violin Maxim Vengerov

Violin masterclass with talented RCM students

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The Royal College of Music is one of London's most vibrant musical centres. Located in South Kensington – an important cultural quarter – we are within easy reach of local museums, parks and other attractions, as well as dining options and transport links. 

We are delighted to welcome music lovers, tourists and prospective students throughout the year. 

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