What's on

We are pleased to present details of forthcoming events that feature musicians the RPS is supporting, events that have been organised specially by the RPS to shine fresh light on facets of classical music, and concert listings from some of our Corporate Members and Supporters. We regularly add more events, so please do check back soon.

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Elgar Festival 2026

Join Elgar Festival in Worcestershire for a celebration of both Elgar and this year's Visiting Composer, Thea Musgrave, supported by the RPS Thea Musgrave Fund.

RPS Events

RPS In Conversation – and Annual General Meeting

We welcome RPS Members to get together and reflect on the charity’s achievements of the year past, and have a ringside seat for what promises to be a topical, illuminating conversation.

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Swaledale Festival 2026

RPS Advance Corporate Members Swaledale Festival invite you to join them for a fortnight of music, arts and walking across North Yorkshire

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Garsington Opera 2026

Experience one of Britain’s most enchanting summer opera festivals, where world-class music and drama meet the serene beauty of the English countryside.

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Vivek Haria - RPS Composer Premiere

A new work by Vivek, commissioned by RPS as part of the RPS Composers programme, will be performed at the 2026 Swaledale Festival.

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Notable: The Jazz on the Orient Express

Join Notable on a journey from Paris to Istanbul

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Nneka Cummins - RPS Composer Premiere

A new work by Nneka, commissioned as part of the RPS Composers programme, will be performed by Manchester Camerata at The Monastery in Gorton.

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Emily Hazrati - RPS Composer Premiere

A new work by Emily, commissioned as part of the RPS Composers programme, will be performed by the Marian Consort at the 2026 St Magnus Festival.

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City of London Sinfonia: The Missing Piece…is Peace

Join City of London Sinfonia for music and poetry to contemplate peace in our modern world, as part of Spitalfields Music Festival

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Deal Music and Arts - Festival 2026

Deal Music and Arts hold their annual celebration of music, creativity, and cultural heritage in the historic coastal town of Deal, featuring RPS Composer Nneka Cummins as a Composer in focus.

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Oxford Piano Festival 2026

Set in the scenic campus of St Hilda’s College, Oxford Piano Festival dedicates nine days to inspire, support and encourage music-making at the piano of the highest quality, with masterclasses, workshops and evening performances by renowned pianists.

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Stuart MacRae and Beth Taylor: Medusa

Join soprano Beth Taylor and Pianist Hamish Brown for 'Medusa', Stuart MacRae's new song cycle supported by the RPS Thea Musgrave Fund.