Royal College of Music
In the heart of London’s South Kensington, the Royal College of Music presents a variety of spaces ideal for events of up to 400 guests, including performances, receptions, conferences and dinners.
By hosting your event with us, you are supporting our mission as a charity and educational institution to nurture the next generation of talented musicians.
The Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall is our most versatile space, featuring a striking organ as a backdrop to the stage. Alternatively, The Britten Theatre, designed in the style of an Italian opera house, is one of London’s most beloved performance spaces.
Other unique venues on offer include the elegant, light-filled 1851 Courtyard & Carolean; the modern Performance Hall for chamber concerts; and the cutting-edge Performance Studio with immersive technology. The Parry Rooms offer flexible, wood-panelled spaces ideal for meetings, while the Recital Hall and Jay Mews Studios serve as bright, adaptable venues for performances or rehearsals. The RCM Museum, home to over 14,000 historic musical objects, adds a rich cultural backdrop to any event.
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Royal College of Music has 9 rooms. The largest, Britten Theatre, holds up to 390 guests seated.
- Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall370 seated280 standingplus 2 wheelchair users
- Britten Theatre390 seatedplus 2 wheelchair users
- The 1851 Courtyard & Carolean70 seated280 standing
- Performance Hall140 seated140 standingPus 2 wheelchair users
- Performance Studio40 seated80 standing
- Parry Rooms50 per room seated60 per room standing100 and 120 total for Suite of rooms
- The RCM Museum10 seated60 standing
- Recital Hall100 seated120 standing
- Jay Mews Studio100 Lower Studio standing
Travel Information
South Kensington (about 10 min walk)
Gloucester Road (about 11 min walk)
Getting to Royal College of Music by public transport
In Chelsea & Fulham, Royal College of Music is about 10 minutes' walk from South Kensington (Tube) and about 11 minutes from Gloucester Road (Tube). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Royal College of Music by car
For sat nav, use the postcode SW7 2BS.
Royal College of Music is in the City of Westminster. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.
Getting to Royal College of Music by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 10 miles away) and Heathrow (about 12 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
Royal College of Music for concerts, conferences and receptions
South Kensington's Royal College of Music has spaces for performances, receptions, conferences and dinners, and hosting an event here supports its mission as a charity and educational institution to nurture the next generation of talented musicians.
The Britten Theatre
The Britten Theatre was designed in the style of an Italian opera house and seats 390, one of London's most beloved performance spaces. The Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, seating 370, is the most versatile space, with a striking organ behind the stage for speakers to stand in front of.
Courtyard, hall and studio
The elegant, light-filled 1851 Courtyard & Carolean seats 70 and takes 280 standing, and the Performance Hall holds 140 for chamber concerts. The cutting-edge Performance Studio, seating 40, brings immersive technology to a presentation.
Wood panelling and a museum
The Parry Rooms are flexible, wood-panelled spaces for meetings, each seating 50 or taking 60 per room. The RCM Museum, home to over 14,000 historic musical objects, receives 60 for drinks, making a museum as an event backdrop a real possibility.
The Recital Hall seats 100 and receives 120, while the Jay Mews Studio holds 200 in the upper studio and 100 in the lower.
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