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Each summer we welcome students from across the world to RCS, both in person and online. Our varied programme has something for everyone and covers dance, drama, musical theatre, music, film and production. After a successful Summer 2025, we look forward to welcoming you in Summer 2026!
Our courses are aimed at both beginners who want to experience their first taste of the performance and production arts, and experienced students who want to further develop their skills.
Find a Summer School
Drama
- Musical Theatre (ages 5-7) July – 29 June – 3 July 2026
- Musical Theatre (ages 8-11) July – 29 June – 3 July 2026
- Acting: Play (ages 12-17) – 29 June – 10 July 2026
- Drama (ages 5-7) Early July – 6 – 10 July 2026
- Drama (ages 8-11) Early July – 6 – 10 July 2026
- Musical Theatre (ages 12-14) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Musical Theatre (ages 15-17) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Acting for Camera (ages 12-14) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Acting for Camera (ages 15-17) A – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Acting (ages 12-14) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Acting (ages 15-17) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Musical Theatre: Dance Intensive (ages 12-17) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Drama (ages 5-7) Late July – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Drama (ages 8-11) Late July – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Musical Theatre (ages 5-7) August – 3 – 7 August 2026
- Musical Theatre (ages 8-11) August – 3 – 7 August 2026
- Introduction to Drama School (ages 15-17) – 3 – 7 August 2026
- Acting for Camera (ages 15-17) B – 3 – 7 August 2026
Production
- Introduction to Set and Costume Design (ages 12-17) – 20 – 24 July 2026
Film
- Introduction to Filmmaking (ages 12-14) – 29 June – 3 July 2026
- Filmmaking (ages 15-17) A – 6 – 10 July 2026
- Filmmaking (ages 15-17) B – 6 – 10 July 2026
Music
- Introduction to Composition (ages 12-17) – 29 June – 1 July 2026
- Percussion (ages 12-17) – 29 June – 3 July 2026
- Choral Singing: Young People (ages 12-17) – 6 – 8 July 2026
- Keyboard: Intermediate (ages 9-17, Grade 4-7) – 6 – 10 July 2026
- Introduction to Music Production (ages 12-17) – 6 – 10 July 2026
- Classical Guitar (ages 10-18) – 13 – 17 July 2026
- National Youth Wind Ensemble of Scotland: Seniors (ages 12-17, Grade 6+) – 11 – 17 July 2026
- National Youth Wind Ensemble of Scotland: Intermediate (ages 9-15, Grade 3-5) – 13 – 17 July 2026
- Piano (ages 12+, Grade 8+) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Saxophone (ages 12-17) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Brass (ages 12-17) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Jazz (ages 12-17) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Strings (ages 12-17) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Accordion (ages 12-17) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Harp (ages 12-17) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Popular Music (ages 12-18) – 3 – 7 August 2026
More courses launching soon. Please sign up for the mailing list to receive notification when our full programme launches.
Drama
- Acting: Play (16+) – 13 – 17 July 2026
- JUMP: Digital Physical Theatre (16+) – 13 – 17 July 2026
- Musical Theatre: Skills Intensive (16+) – 20 – 25 July 2026
- Musical Theatre: Dance Intensive (16+) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Acting: Introduction to Shakespeare (16+) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Acting: Stage and Screen Intensive (18+) – 27 July – 21 August 2026
- Acting for Camera (16+) – 27 – 31 July 2026
- Acting: Audition Preparation (16+) – 10 – 14 August 2026
- Musical Theatre: Audition Preparation (16+) – 10 – 14 August 2026
Film and Production
- Introduction to Set and Costume Design (16+) – 3 – 7 August 2026
- Introduction to Filmmaking (16+) – 10 – 14 August 2026
Creative Development
- Alexander Technique (16+) – 21 – 23 August 2026
Music
- Teaching Youth and Community Choirs (18+) – 29 June – 1 July 2026
- Choral Singing: Adults (18+) – 3 – 5 July 2026
- Vocal Performance: Pre-Masters Opera Stagecraft (20+) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Vocal Performance: Pre-Undergraduate Classical Singing (ages 16-22) – 22 – 24 July 2026
- Piano (ages 12+, Grade 8+) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Making Music: Film and Video Games (16+) – 20 – 24 July 2026
- Composition (16+) – 3 – 7 August 2026
More courses launching soon. Please sign up for the mailing list to receive notification when our full programme launches.
Our residential courses are open to adults over 18 years old. Taking place across two locations, these courses provide the opportunity for in-depth study and experiencing summer in Scotland.
- Shakespeare at the Castle (18+) – 10 – 21 August 2026
Summer Accommodation
Our course fees do not include accommodation or food, and these should be organised by students attending our Summer Schools.
We recommend Base Glasgow, a purpose-built student accommodation for Conservatoire students which is only a few minutes walk from each of our campuses. There are also plenty of hotels, hostels, and B&Bs nearby and we are easily accessible by local transport for anyone who would prefer to stay elsewhere.
You can find more information on our Summer Accommodation page.
Important Information
You can find more information about applying for and studying a Short Course or Summer School on our pages below:
Get in Touch
The best way to contact Short Courses is through our email: shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk. Our inboxes are monitored 6 days a week, and we reply to queries in a timely manner. This is the best and most direct way for us to answer any questions or concerns you may have as we can direct your email to the most appropriate member of staff.
You can also reach us by phone on: 0141 270 8342. Please note that with many of our staff working part time hours, we won’t always be able to take your call. Please send an email to shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk with a brief description of how we can help, and we’ll be in touch.
We understand that some students may wish to talk to a member of staff over the phone or in the office. Please email us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk and with a description of how we can help, and we’ll be able to organise a call or meeting with the most appropriate member of staff.
