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 ¶¶êŽÒ•îl 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
09 May 2026, 5:30pm
Performance Hall
¶¶êŽÒ•îl Junior Department Baroque and recorder ensembles present works by a range of composers.
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!
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.
12 May 2026, 1:05pm
Performance Studio
Enjoy a wide range of chamber music performed by a variety of talented ¶¶êŽÒ•îl ensembles at our lunchtime concert.
Online masterclasses
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!
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 ¶¶êŽÒ•îl Strings Faculty!
Online talks and seminars
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!
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.
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 ¶¶êŽÒ•îl Strings Faculty!
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 ¶¶êŽÒ•îl.
Participatory events
10 May 2026, 10:30am
Parry Rooms
Join us for an exciting selection of family friendly activities as part of the ¶¶êŽÒ•îl's popular Festival of Percussion.
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!
26 May 2026, 10:30am
Weston Discovery Centre
Wiggle, stomp and spin together in this playful introduction to folk music and dance.
27 May 2026, 10:30am
Museum Weston Discovery Centre
Set off on a musical adventure exploring links between music and art.
![Response.Write(festNode.SelectSingleNode(](/included/eventimages/_fantasyandfairytalesopera.jpg")
3 July 2026 - 6 July 2026
Hear five world-premiere short operas by Royal College of Music composers, brought to life by ¶¶êŽÒ•îl singers and instrumentalists working with pathfinding opera company Tête à Tête.
![Response.Write(festNode.SelectSingleNode(](/included/eventimages/_percfest23.jpg")