Welcome to the Guildhall School of Music & Drama

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is one of Europe's leading conservatoires, offering musicians, actors, stage managers and theatre technicians an inspiring environment in which to develop as artists and professionals.

The School first opened its doors on 27 September 1880 to 62 part-time students in a disused warehouse in the City of London.


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Today it is situated in the heart of one of Britain's most important arts venues at the Barbican and has over 800 full-time music and drama students, with a growing international reputation for its teaching and research. More than a third of the School's students are currently from outside the UK and represent over 40 nationalities.

News and events

A Midsummer Night's Dream presented by Guildhall School actors

Douglas Rintoul directs Shakespeare's action-packed comedy, opening on 30 November

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Total Immersion: Guildhall New Music Ensemble present works by George Crumb

Guildhall musicians take part in BBC Symphony Orchestra composer-focused day

The Songs of Johannes Brahms with Graham Johnson

Senior singers and pianists present a series of song recitals focusing on the songs of Brahms