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
04 March 2026, 11:00am
St James’s Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, W1J 9LL
Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St James's Piccadilly.
04 March 2026, 11:00am
The Carne Room
This season the RCM continues its late-morning chamber performances in The Carne Room, which offers spectacular views of the Royal Albert Hall.
04 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall
In the first of this season’s Chamber Spotlight series, RCM musicians explore Shakespearean themes in Beethoven’s 1808 piano trio.
05 March 2026, 12:45pm
St Mary's Church, Aylesbury, HP20 2JJ
Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary's Church, Aylesbury.
Online masterclasses
06 March 2026, 2:00pm
Performance Hall
Join us for an inspiring masterclass with Andreas Sundén, former Principal Clarinet of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and now with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
06 March 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall
The versatile and distinctive tone of the bassoon is showcased in this afternoon masterclass with Lola Descours, one of the most talented musicians of her generation.
06 March 2026, 2:00pm
Performance Studio
Discover the largest and lowest pitched brass instrument with RCM Visiting Professor of Tuba Jens Bjørn-Larsen in this fascinating masterclass.
09 March 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Studio
In this evening masterclass, RCM recorder players learn from Susanne Fröhlich, one of today’s most innovative players, known for her versatility.
Online talks and seminars
04 March 2026, 5:15pm
RCM Museum
Join Dr Sarah K Whitfield in discussion with guests including curators from the RCM Museum special exhibition Un-sung: Treasures of the RCM.
28 June 2026, 11:00am
Various locations
Returning for its second year, delve into the soundworld of all things bowed, plucked and strummed in our Strings Festival.
Participatory events
18 January 2026, 1:00pm
Royal College of Music
The new RCM Young Double Reed Programme is an exciting opportunity to meet fellow bassoon and oboe enthusiasts, whilst learning from RCM professors.
08 April 2026, 10:00am
Recital Hall
This popular two-day RCM Sparks course focuses on creative music-making, storytelling, instrumental playing and singing.
28 June 2026, 11:00am
Various locations
Returning for its second year, delve into the soundworld of all things bowed, plucked and strummed in our Strings Festival.
23 March 2026 - 27 March 2026
Inspired by the 1851 Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, the RCM’s cutting-edge Great Exhibitionists series is curated entirely by students.
16 March 2026 - 21 March 2026
Composed when he was just 18 years old, Mozart’s La finta giardiniera (The Pretend Gardener) plants seven characters searching for love amongst tangled vines of identities, jealousies and vendettas.
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