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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 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!

The RCM Jazz Orchestra perform on stage in the Britten Theatre

RCM Festival of Percussion: Evening Jazz

10 May 2026, 7:15pm
Britten Theatre

For the grand finale, take your seats in the atmospheric auditorium of the Britten Theatre for an exhilarating evening of jazz with guest drummer Dave Weckl.

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Chamber Tuesdays

12 May 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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Chamber Spotlight: Celtic Folklore

13 May 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Showcasing the talents of the Royal College of Music’s Hogwood Scholars, this chamber concert features Three Miniatures by Anthony Plog, which include Celtic and Irish folk styles.

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Online masterclasses

Dave Weckl sits behind a drum kit against a dark background and smiles

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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Strings Festival

28 June 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

From soaring melodies to complex harmonies, pizzicato to vibrato, experience a day brimming with music and the full brilliance of the RCM Strings Faculty!

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Online talks and seminars

Dave Weckl sits behind a drum kit against a dark background and smiles

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.

A string quartet performing on stage hold their instruments with their bows in the air

Strings Festival

28 June 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

From soaring melodies to complex harmonies, pizzicato to vibrato, experience a day brimming with music and the full brilliance of the RCM Strings Faculty!

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Performance Science 25

01 July 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

Join us for a roundtable discussion on Music in Health and Care, marking 25 years of the Performance Science department at RCM.

Participatory events

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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.

Dave Weckl sits behind a drum kit against a dark background and smiles

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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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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Folk Music and Portrait Adventure

27 May 2026, 10:30am
Museum Weston Discovery Centre

Set off on a musical adventure exploring links between music and art.

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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.