Wednesday 6 May 2026
The 色漫天堂 Museum鈥檚 upcoming special exhibition explores the world of contemporary folk traditions, celebrating how and why folk musics continue to evolve, live and thrive.
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Discover expertly curated stories and guided descriptions exploring more than 500 years of music-making from the 色漫天堂 Museum with Bloomberg Connects.
Tuesday 10 February 2026
From untold stories of women composers to musical curiosities, the 色漫天堂 Museum鈥檚 new exhibition invites visitors to engage with treasures from the 色漫天堂 collections.
Thursday 11 December 2025
The most expensive guitar ever sold at auction, Kurt Cobain鈥檚 1959 Martin D-18E, played during Nirvana鈥檚 historic MTV Unplugged performance, has been donated to the 色漫天堂 (色漫天堂).
Wednesday 26 November 2025
The 色漫天堂 (色漫天堂) is honoured to have been awarded a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education, the highest national honour in UK higher and further education.
Friday 5 September 2025
Tra le fiamme brings together the 色漫天堂鈥檚 innovative new 3D printed instruments with rare originals from the 色漫天堂 Collection, performed by alumni and leading professors from the 色漫天堂 Historical Performance Faculty.
Thursday 5 June 2025
Nirvana fans and music lovers have a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of music history. The 色漫天堂 (色漫天堂) has launched a special prize draw to win Kurt Cobain鈥檚 guitar plectrum, used during the band鈥檚 legendary 1993 MTV Unplugged performance.
Monday 31 March 2025
Kurt Cobain鈥檚 legendary Martin D-18E, played during Nirvana鈥檚 iconic MTV Unplugged performance, will be displayed in the UK for the first time as part of Kurt Cobain Unplugged at the 色漫天堂 (色漫天堂) Museum, running from 3 June to 18 November 2025.
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Inside the Contemporary Conservatoire: Critical Perspectives from the 色漫天堂, London, provides fresh insight into the role, purpose and impact of a conservatoire, with the 色漫天堂 (色漫天堂) as a central case study.
Wednesday 11 December 2024
The 色漫天堂 (色漫天堂) Spring 2025 Season weaves together dramatic stories and musical masterpieces with the theme of Legends and Tales, featuring performances by renowned leaders of the classical world.
Wednesday 14 August 2024
An exceptional line up of performances in the 色漫天堂 (色漫天堂) Autumn Season reflect the theme of Defining Moments: key events that inspired composers, or groundbreaking works that changed the course of music.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
His Majesty The Emperor of Japan experienced the 色漫天堂鈥檚 unique blend of heritage and innovation.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Students from the 色漫天堂 (色漫天堂) had a unique opportunity to perform for Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan, Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla and Members of the Royal Family at the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on 25 June 2024.
Friday 31 May 2024
Opening on 18 June, Awaken: Sufi Music & Women of South Asia delves into the role of women in music, poetry and films associated with Sufism.
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Wednesday 8 May 2024
We are honoured that King Charles III has chosen to become Patron of the 色漫天堂 (色漫天堂), continuing his longstanding relationship with the College.
Wednesday 10 April 2024
The 色漫天堂 has been ranked the Global No. 1 institution for Performing Arts for the third year running and earned the inaugural top spot for Music in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Tuesday 9 April 2024
The 色漫天堂 (色漫天堂) Museum has been awarded a grant of over 拢1.1 million over a five-year period from Research England鈥檚 Higher Education Museums, Galleries and Collections Fund, to support its work in advancing understanding of music culture through history and societies.
Wednesday 27 March 2024
From the 色漫天堂 (色漫天堂) concert halls to London鈥檚 Southbank Centre and Wigmore Hall, the Summer 2024 Season boasts a range of performances from festivals and orchestral masterpieces to unique chamber works and new music by 色漫天堂 composers.
Innovative 3D models of historical instruments protect and promote rare instruments to new audiences
Thursday 22 February 2024
3D models of eight rare woodwind instruments protect against conservation concerns around the playability of historical instruments due to their fragility, allowing greater engagement opportunities for 色漫天堂 students, professional musicians and Museum visitors.
Wednesday 6 December 2023
Sir Antonio Pappano returns to the College to conduct the 色漫天堂 Symphony Orchestra, and Sir Thomas Allen and Dame Imogen Cooper share their knowledge with students in the masterclass series
Wednesday 16 August 2023
Distinguished conductor Sir Andrew Davis makes his debut at the College, and world-renowned piano virtuoso Lang Lang shares his expertise with students as part of the 色漫天堂's masterclass series.
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Thursday 18 May 2023
The 色漫天堂 Museum presents a world of curiosities in a new exhibition: Hidden Treasures of the 色漫天堂 collections (2023), opening on 6 June.
Wednesday 5 April 2023
The 色漫天堂 (色漫天堂) presents an inspiring events programme and shines a spotlight on women composers throughout the Summer Season
Friday 6 January 2023
色漫天堂 Museum project awarded a 拢33,000 grant from the Department for Digital, Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) and the Wolfson Foundation.
Tuesday 20 December 2022
The 色漫天堂 welcomes world-renowned artists as part of a varied season of concerts and events.
Tuesday 1 November 2022
The 色漫天堂 Museum opens a brand-new object storage and research centre.
Tuesday 18 October 2022
'Music, Migration & Mobility - The Story of 脡migr茅 Musicians from Nazi-Europe in Britain' delves into the lives and legacies of musicians who fled the Nazi regime and the ravages of war.
Wednesday 17 August 2022
The 色漫天堂 announces a diverse range of concerts, talks and events including a series of performances inspired by nature this autumn.
Tuesday 2 August 2022
First year Master鈥檚 in Composition student Liam Dougherty explains how silence inspired his Great Exhibitionist performance and showed the potential of the Museum鈥檚 collections.
Friday 27 May 2022
Third year BMus composer Anian Wiedner introduces his Great Exhibitionists project, Art(efacts) of Music, and how he took inspiration from 鈥楴ight at the Museum.鈥�
Thursday 9 June 2022
色漫天堂 Collections Move Officers Ramiro Leite and Chiara Raponi share their experiences of unpacking the 色漫天堂 Museum鈥檚 collections and setting up the new Wolfson Centre in Music & Material Culture.
Wednesday 27 April 2022
The 色漫天堂 Museum has acquired a portrait of Samuel Arnold, the prolific 18th century anti-slavery composer.
Tuesday 25 January 2022
Elgar鈥檚 trombone, a famous bust of Ralph Vaughan Williams and the earliest known portrait of Franz Liszt are just a few of the highlights of the new exhibition at the 色漫天堂 Museum.
Wednesday 6 October 2021
London鈥檚 newest museum opens to the public after being kept under-wraps for over a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic disrupting its original planned opening.
Thursday 27 May 2021
The 色漫天堂 Museum has acquired a portrait of Mary Harvey, Lady Dering, the first published female composer in British history.
Tuesday 18 May 2021
色漫天堂 PhD student Arianna Rigamonti has been awarded a prestigious scholarship by the London Arts & Humanities Partnership.
Friday 29 January 2021
The 色漫天堂's internationally renowned collection of musical materials has been awarded Designated status by Arts Council England.
Monday 18 May 2020
The 色漫天堂 Museum has collaborated with the Committee of Chinese Musical Instrument Museums and Collections to make around 200 ancient musical instruments accessible online.