Activities for families
Events for families & children (ages 5-11)
Our Family Create, Ignite and Explorers programmes bring music to life in unforgettable ways, with practical opportunities to participate and insightful connections with wider festivals and performances.
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.
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.
01 July 2026, 12:00pm
Britten Theatre
Step into the exciting world of opera in the inspiring surroundings of the RCM’s very own opera theatre.
13 July 2026, 11:00am
Recital Hall
RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in July 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.
13 July 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall
RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in July 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.
14 July 2026, 11:00am
Recital Hall
RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in July 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.
14 July 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall
RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in July 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.
Events for teenagers (ages 12-18)
Our bi-annual Springboard Composition Courses allow teenagers to explore their creativity, supported by inspiring professionals and emerging ÃÛÑ¿TV composers.
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.
Free places and tickets
RCM Sparks wants to break down barriers that prevent people from accessing music education. We make a number of places and event tickets available for free to the following groups:
- Children over the age of seven who are eligible for free school meals (whether claimed or not) and their families
- 'Looked-after' children (ie children looked after by the local authority or in foster care) and their families
- Black, Asian and minority ethnic children/young people and families*
- Participants who have Special Education Needs*
- Families who live in social housing
- Families who are eligible for housing benefit
- Families who are eligible for family tax credit
- Families/individuals who are eligible for disability benefit
- Service families*
- Families from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities*
- Young carers and their families*
- Refugee families/families with migrant status
*with a household income of less than £31,139.
If you any of these criteria apply to you please make sure to tell us at the point of booking. You may be asked to provide documentary evidence.