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Percussion Festival

Dates
10 May 2026, 11:00am

Venue
Concert Hall

Tickets

This event will go on sale from Wednesday 8 April, or Wednesday 1 April for those with priority booking (RCM Friends and supporters at Core Contributor level and above).

More information will be published at a later date – please check back.

A group of young percussionists perform on stage

10 May 2026, 11:00am

Venue
Concert Hall

Tickets

This event will go on sale from Wednesday 8 April, or Wednesday 1 April for those with priority booking (RCM Friends and supporters at Core Contributor level and above).

More information will be published at a later date – please check back.

Experience a spectacular celebration of percussion Â鶹ÊÓƵ's annual Festival of Percussion!

From marimbas to xylophones and timpani to tambourines, our Festival features something for all to enjoy. Hear from an exceptional line-up of world-class musicians in talks and workshops, or get grooving in a fun-filled family concert. Plus, enjoy performances by Junior Department ensembles, experienced professionals and talented RCM musicians.

The day is rounded off in a highly anticipated evening concert with the RCM Jazz Orchestra, a grand finale that is always a vibrant highlight of our events season. Stay tuned for the announcement of this year’s headliner! 

Festivals Percussion

Plan your visit

Location Transport Food & drink Access

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Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS

Find out more

   South Kensington: 0.5 miles
   Gloucester Road: 0.6 miles
   High Street Kensington: 0.8 miles

   Paddington: 1.5 miles
   Victoria: 2 miles

   Santander Cycles docking station and public cycle locking facilities adjacent to RCM

The RCM provides light refreshments throughout the year. There is also a range of restaurants, cafés and other establishments nearby, most adjacent to South Kensington station.

RCM Café

The RCM Café serves barista-style coffees, sandwiches, snacks, salads and hot food. There is also access to outside seating in our new 1851 courtyard.

Opening hours: 

Monday-Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm

Saturday: 8.30am-4.30pm (term time only)

The main entrance to the RCM has eight steps up from the pavement and two inside the main doors. A lift is available for visitors with limited mobility. The lift is built into the smaller staircase to the left of the main entrance steps. There is an intercom button on the control panel, which can be seen and reached easily from the street. On arrival, press the buzzer to notify a member of RCM staff, who will come out to meet you and operate the lift for you.

All our event venues can be accessed by visitors with limited mobility via the lift at the main entrance.