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Royal College of Music

Up to 390
Modest, Top End

About Royal College of Music

One of London’s most iconic cultural historical buildings, The Royal College of Music boasts a huge range of events spaces for large and small groups, perfect for everything from live performances to gala dinners, conferences and receptions.

The Royal College of Music is one of the world’s great conservatoires, training some of the most important composers in history, from Holst, Vaughan Williams, and Mark-Anthony Turnage. When you host an event here, you’re surrounded by history.

The most unique and impressive of those spaces is the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall - a performance hall of the very highest international standard, that has seen performances from some of the world’s great musicians. The hall is licensed for public concerts, and boasts two Steinway D grand pianos, an organ and a celeste, as well as outstanding acoustics. It can accommodate up to 370 audience members, but it is also extremely versatile and can host conferences, seminars and more, and can be hired in conjunction with the attached courtyard and conservatory Cafe.

There are more performative spaces for large events, like the Britten Theatre, which often hosts orchestral and operatic performances, and the Performance Hall, which doubles as a magnificent banqueting hall and boasts a huge projector screen and state-of-the-art AV equipment. However, there are lots of more intimate spaces, such as the wood-panelled Parry Rooms, and smaller Performance Studio. You can even hire the Royal College of Music Museum, which contains one of the most complete collections of music-related objects in the UK - a perfect talking point for a networking event or drinks reception.

Throw in the location, just minutes walk from Hyde Park and South Kensington, and Royal College of Music really ticks the boxes for any sort of event. Get in touch with the team today to further explore the options at this stunning historic venue.

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Venue Facilities
Disability access
Entertainment included
Family friendly
Garden or courtyard
High speed wifi
Live music or DJ included
Live show or stage show
Screening room
Team building facilities
Video conferencing

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Delegates/Guests
Up to 390
Venue Hire Cost
Modest, Top End
Event Type
Anniversary party, Birthday party, Conference, Corporate event, Corporate party, Drinks reception, Exhibition, Filming/photography location, Hybrid event, Meeting rooms, Summer party
Venue Type
Hall, Institutions, Museum
Venue Style
Corporate, Creative, Fun, Light and bright, Quirky and unique, Traditional

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Royal College of Music

Royal College of Music Rooms

Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

280
Standing
160
Banquet
370
Theatre

The Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall is our most versatile space at the Royal College of Music. Originally opened in 1901 and fully refurbished in 2009, the Concert Hall is an impressive space with a stunning Flentrop Orgelbouw organ forming the stage’s backdrop. You may also wish to consider a chamber music performance by some of our students during your dinner to make your event extra special.

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Britten Theatre

Britten Theatre

390
Theatre

The Britten Theatre’s simple elegance, responsive acoustics, and intimate tiered auditorium make it the perfect space for opera, music, theatre and ballet performances. With extensive technical facilities and support from our experienced Britten Theatre technicians and RCM Studios team, the theatre is also the perfect venue for lectures, product launches, presentations and conferences.

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Parry Rooms

Parry Rooms

120
Standing
90
Banquet
100
Theatre

Be taken back to a different time in the stunning wood-panelled Parry Rooms. The Parry Rooms are situated high in the main College building’s roof space with unrivalled views of the Royal Albert Hall. A flexible space with interconnecting sound-proof doors which facilitates separate activities or use as one gallery space. The interconnecting rooms’ flexibility can be beneficial for conferences or team away days, giving you the option of splitting up the spaces and your guests for different activities throughout your event. Theatre style: 50 one room / 100 suite of rooms Standing: 60 one room / 120 suite of rooms Dinner: 45 one room / 90 suite of rooms

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Performance Hall

Performance Hall

140
Standing
70
Banquet
140
Theatre

The Performance Hall is one of our newly built venues. It is an elegant space with a beautiful wooden lattice panelling encasing state of the art acoustic panelled walls. The Performance hall seats up to 140 theatre-style comfortably. With the newly installed projector screen, lighting and sound equipment, and technical support from our RCM Studios team, the space is perfect for conferences, presentations, and seminars. You may also wish to consider a chamber music performance by some of our students during your dinner to make your event extra special.

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Performance Studio

Performance Studio

40
Theatre

The Performance Studio is both an intimate concert venue and home to the world leading Performance Simulator.

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Recital Hall

Recital Hall

120
Standing
100
Theatre

The Recital Hall is a light-filled and spacious venue that can comfortably accommodate up to 120 guests. It is ideal as a performance space for more intimate musical performances, presentations or conferences. The hall has a projector and large dropdown screen for your presentations, it is a functional and multi-purpose space.

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The Royal College of Music Museum

The Royal College of Music Museum

30
Standing
10
Banquet

Following a multi-million pound upgrade and relocation as part of the RCM More Music campaign, our brand new Museum space is perfect for intimate dinners of up to 10, drinks receptions, and small, bespoke concerts. It is the ideal setting for a one-of-a-kind event with plenty of exciting and educational conversation points. It contains some of the richest and most relevant music-related objects in the UK and Europe. With more than 14,000 items, the collection represents music-making over a period of more than five centuries.

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Jay Mews Studios

Jay Mews Studios

Spacious, bright and airy, the Jay Mews Studios are perfect spaces for your music, theatre or dance rehearsals conveniently located in the heart of South Kensington. This room isn't on offer for specific hire, however is available as an additional space to be used as a greenroom, storage, dressing room etc.

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The Carolean and 1851 Courtyard

The Carolean and 1851 Courtyard

280
Standing
100
Banquet

The Courtyard is a stylish and spacious outdoor venue in the heart of South Kensington. Overlooking the stunning Cotes-Burgan Atrium, with a high glass ceiling letting in incredible light, this space is ideal for events from summer drinks receptions to product launches. The elegant and bright setting of The Carolean, the indoor refreshment space, is the perfect wet weather option for many a celebration.

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Royal College of Music's Pricing Summary

Price Guarantee

Prices start from £1,500+VAT

Cancellation Policy

(a) Over 60 days’ notice – 50% of the total Hire Charge; (b) 31 to 60 days’ notice – 75% of the total Hire Charge; (c) 30 days’ notice or less – 100% of the total Hire Charge is due.

AV Equipment

Subject to additional costs. Provided via our in-house Studios team or listed production companies.


Location

Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, Kensington, London, SW7 2BS

020 7591 4337

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Testimonials for Royal College of Music

Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall Feb '26 HireFEBRUARY, 2026

It was a real pleasure to perform at the Royal College of Music. The atmosphere was warm and supportive, and all the staff were incredibly helpful throughout. I truly enjoyed the experience and would be delighted to work together again in the future. 

Private Concert

Performance Hall hire, Dec '23JUNE, 2025

Whole event went like clockwork due to tactful and efficient organisation by RCM staff. The musicians added to the happy atmosphere with their enthusiasm and talent

Private Anniversary celebration

Britten Theatre hire, Feb '25JUNE, 2025

The venue itself was nothing short of perfect—offering a stunning setting that elevated our performance and created an unforgettable experience for both our performers and audience. We are immensely grateful for the warm welcome and exceptional service we received, and we cannot wait to return!

Dakoda Dance Academy

Performance Hall hire, April '25JUNE, 2025

The venue was magnificent (all my guests raved about it) and the planning, along with the event itself, ran effortlessly due to the support from [the team].

Lawyer's Silks Celebration

Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall hire, April '24APRIL, 2025

The choice of RCM was outstanding. It provided a dynamic, high-performance setting that sparked engaging conversations and aligned perfectly with the event’s themes...Collaboration between the Leaders team and RCM was proactive, supportive, and full of creative ideas. The positive spirit was evident throughout the event and reflected in the feedback we received. 

Leaders Performance Institute Conference

Meet the team
Royal College of Music

Vicky Moran

Head of Events and Engagement

Vicky began her career as a freelance performer and teacher before transitioning into the events industry. She has gained extensive experience through roles at LSO St Luke’s, the Natural History Museum, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2021, Vicky joined the Royal College of Music and took on a leadership role in 2023.



FAQs

Do you hire out your spaces out of term time?

Yes. Whilst most of our availability is out of term time, we do hold plenty of events during term time. Please send us the details of your enquiry with your preferred dates using our enquiry form or by emailing venuehire@rcm.ac.uk and one of our team will be in touch.

Do you offer services to hire your students as performers?

Yes. We do offer our students as performers, if you would like to hire one of our talented musicians please be in touch with our Creative Careers Centre at: engagements@rcm.ac.uk.

Do you have parking facilities?

The Royal College of Music does not have a dedicated car park however there are plenty of parking facilities for your event guests available, we do have loading bays for deliveries that can be booked when you hire the venue. Car parking facilities close to The Royal College of Music include: Imperial College Parking, Prince Consort Road street parking or Hyde Park Parking.

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