
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
08 March 2025, 5:30pm
Performance Hall
The RCM Junior Department's rising stars perform a varied programme for small ensembles including works by female composers, in celebration of International Women’s Day.
08 March 2025, 7:00pm
RCM Museum
Celebrate International Women's Day by hearing chamber music and solo keyboard works by female composers ranging from the 17th century to the present day.
10 March 2025, 6:00pm
Performance Hall
In this ongoing series, the Calathea Quartet, RCM String Quartet Fellows from the Artist Diploma programme, curates and performs a unique concert.
11 March 2025, 1:05pm
Performance Studio
Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.
Online masterclasses
10 March 2025, 6:00pm
Performance Studio
Elizabeth Walker and Rachel Beckett lead an inspiring masterclass on WF Bach's flute duos, with musicians from the Royal College of Music Historical Performance Faculty.
11 March 2025, 10:00am
Performance Hall
Boaz Sharon, Professor of Piano at Boston University, is an internationally known pianist, teacher, recording artist and frequent judge at international piano competitions.
11 March 2025, 6:00pm
Performance Hall
Theo Plath, principal bassoonist of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony, brings his wealth of expertise to the Royal College of Music's Woodwind Faculty.
14 March 2025, 2:00pm
Performance Studio
Join Jostein Gundersen as he leads a masterclass with Royal College of Music students from the Historical Performance Faculty.
Online talks and seminars
19 March 2025, 5:00pm
Performance Hall
Artist Kirsty Matheson discusses the inspiration behind her artwork.
11 May 2025, 11:00am
Various times and locations
The Royal College of Music’s spectacular annual celebration of percussion returns, headlined by internationally renowned drummer Gregory Hutchinson.
Participatory events
12 January 2025, 11:00am
Various locations
The new RCM Young Double Reed Programme is an exciting opportunity to meet fellow bassoon and oboe enthusiasts, whilst learning from RCM professors.
19 March 2025, 1:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Join the RCM Symphony Orchestra for an exhilarating hour of music exploring the musical instruments and themes of Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique.
09 April 2025, 9:45am
Various locations
This popular two-day course focuses on creative musicmaking, storytelling, arts and crafts, instrumental playing and singing.
11 May 2025, 11:00am
Parry Rooms
Join us for an exciting selection of family friendly activities as part of the RCM's popular Festival of Percussion.
31 March 2025 - 4 April 2025
Inspired by the 1851 Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, the RCM’s cutting-edge Great Exhibitionists series is curated entirely by students.
17 March 2025 - 22 March 2025
Experience Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro like never before in this traditional production with a modern twist…