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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

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RCM at Leeds Conservatoire

01 April 2026, 1:05pm
Leeds Conservatoire, 3 Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PD

London-based duo, Flutes and Frets present intimate, magnetic performances that exploit the fragility and versatility of their ensemble.

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Sounds of Blossom: RCM Composers at Kew Gardens

14 March 2026, 9:00am
Kew Gardens, TW9 3AB

Sounds of Blossom returns to Kew Gardens this spring, with the premiere of new compositions by students from the Royal College of Music.

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RCM Youth Brass: Water and the Natural World

20 April 2026, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Inspiring workshops with Head of Brass Amos Miller and RCM musicians build up to the third RCM Youth Brass ensemble extravaganza.

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Chamber Tuesdays

21 April 2026, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a wide range of chamber music performed by a variety of talented RCM ensembles at our lunchtime concert.

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Online masterclasses

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Saxophone Masterclass with Manu Brazo

21 April 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Saxophonist Manu Brazo explores a vibrant sound world where classical and popular music interact, enriched with flamenco influences and jazz‑inspired improvisation.

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Double Bass Masterclass with Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli

21 April 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Studio

Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli's double bass masterclass explores creativity and adventurous musicianship.

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Viola Masterclass with Thomas Riebl

21 April 2026, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

In this masterclass, violist Thomas Riebl draws on decades of teaching and performing at the highest level.

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Guitar Masterclass with Göran Söllscher

24 April 2026, 2:00pm
The Carne Room

In this masterclass, soloist, recitalist and performing artist Göran Söllscher shares insights from a remarkable international career spanning more than four decades.

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Online talks and seminars

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Music & Ideas: The Music We Haven't Heard Yet

22 April 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

Former RCM Head of Composition William Mival talks about composing today, looks forward to the future and introduces his new Signum recording.

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Music & Ideas: Joseph Horovitz Centenary

06 May 2026, 5:15pm
The Carne Room

Join us for this event in honour of Joseph Horovitz’s centenary year as the RCM Library launches a new website celebrating his rich musical life.

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RCM Festival of Percussion: Daytime Festival

10 May 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

Step into a full day of rhythm and energy for all ages at the Royal College of Music's annual Festival of Percussion!

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Screening: A Basket Full of Eggs

24 June 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Studio

Watch a documentary by Romani filmmaker Lisa Smith to celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, followed by an insight-sharing session.

Participatory events

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Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

16 April 2026, 11:00am
Recital Hall

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in April 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.

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RCM Festival of Percussion: Daytime Festival

10 May 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

Step into a full day of rhythm and energy for all ages at the Royal College of Music's annual Festival of Percussion!

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RCM Festival of Percussion: RCM Sparks

10 May 2026, 10:30am
Parry Rooms

Join us for an exciting selection of family friendly activities as part of the RCM's popular Festival of Percussion.

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Mini Folk Dancers

26 May 2026, 10:30am
Weston Discovery Centre

Wiggle, stomp and spin together in this playful introduction to folk music and dance.

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Fantasy & Fairytales: Five world-premiere short operas

3 July 2026 - 6 July 2026

Hear five world-premiere short operas by Royal College of Music composers, brought to life by RCM singers and instrumentalists working with pathfinding opera company Tête à Tête.

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Festival of Percussion

7 May 2023

Join us for RCM's ever-popular Festival of Percussion 2023.