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Music Open Days
Attend one of our Music Open Days to find out more about the opportunities available at the School, and discuss the training with teaching staff, current students or recent graduates.
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Departmental Open Days
Find out more about upcoming Principal Study and departmental open days below.
Join us for our upcoming Strings Open Events, book now to meet our staff and students and explore our industry leading facilities and performance spaces. This is your chance to learn about the audition process, discover more about studying at Guildhall, and see first-hand why we were ranked the number one higher education institution for Music in the 2024 Guardian University Guide music league table.
Annual Viola Day
Monday 10 November 2025
9.30AM - 5PM
This event will also include our String Ensemble Concert, which will be open for guests to attend.
Our Harp Open Day has now passed, please check back for future events.
Our Guitar Open Day has now passed, please check back for future events.
Our Wind, Brass & Percussion Open Day has now passed, please check back for future events.
Join us for our upcoming Keyboard Open Day, taking place on Wednesday 15 October 2025 from 10am - 5pm. Book now to meet our staff and students and explore our industry leading facilities and performance spaces. This is your chance to learn about the audition process, discover more about studying at Guildhall, and see first-hand why we are ranked as one of the top three music institutions in the world*.
Keyboard Open Day
Wednesday 15 October 2025
10.00AM - 5.00PM
(Registration will take place from 09.15AM)
*(QS World University Rankings 2025)
Our Vocal Arts Open Day has now passed, please check back for future events.
Our Composition Open Day has now passed, please check back for future events.
Join us for our upcoming Electronic & Produced Music Open Day, taking place on Monday 24 November from 10am - 5pm.
Book now to meet our staff and explore our industry leading facilities and performance spaces. This is your chance to learn more about our Electronic & Produced Music programme, with pathways in:
- Electronic Music
- Film Music
- Sonic Arts
- Game Audio
- Live Electronics
- Popular Music Production
- New Media
- Songwriting
- Produced Music
Discover more about studying at Guildhall, and see first-hand why we were ranked 4th for Music in the 2025 Guardian University Guide music league table.
Electronic & Produced Music Open Day
Monday 24 November 2025
10am - 5pm
Our Jazz Open Day has now passed, please check back for future events.
Booking is now open for our Music Therapy Open Day, taking place on Tuesday 28 October at 10.30am - 5pm. Join us to discover more about the programme, meet our academics and learn why we were ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023.
Music Therapy Open Day
Tuesday 28 October 2025
10.30am - 5pm (registration from 10am)
You will have the chance to meet and hear from our staff and students as well as exploring our facilities. There will be a question-and-answer session along with an improvisation workshop.
Join us for our virtual PGCert Performance Teaching Open Evenings.
Our PGCert Performance Teaching events are a great way to find out more about the course, hear from Programme Leader Carlos Lopez Real and ask any questions you might have about the training.
PGCert Performance Teaching Virtual Open Evenings
Monday 12 January 2026
Monday 9 March 2026
8pm – 9.30pm
Find out about upcoming open days for the Doctoral Research programme here.
Open Day FAQs
Do I have to come for the whole day?
No - the format of the open day is very informal and allows you to plan your day as you wish. The classes and components of the open days are scheduled to show you as much of what we do and offer as possible, so it is highly beneficial to attend the entire day.
Can I attend an open day if I am 16 and have not taken my A-Levels yet?
Yes - the open days are aimed at people who are auditioning or considering auditioning. You can also attend if you are younger than 16.
Will I be able to view the halls of residence?
No, we are unable to offer visits of the halls of residence on music open days, but you can take a look inside Sundial Court in our 360 Tour.
Will I have an opportunity to speak with Guildhall Professors or students?
Yes - there will be students around all day happy to answer your questions, and you will be able to talk to professors taking the classes. However if there is someone in particular you would like to meet with please contact the relevant Principal Study department and we will do our best for you.
Do I need to bring my instrument?
You will be advised by the department hosting the open day if you need to bring your instrument.
What level are the open days aimed at?
The open days are not aimed at undergraduate or postgraduate specifically, they offer an insight to what we offer.
I have a disability – do I need to let you know?
If you or someone who is accompanying you to the open day has a disability or require extra support or facilities, we are happy to help wherever we can. Please contact the Music Office on +44 (0) 207 382 7144 or email the relevant Principal Study department.
Who do I contact to answer further questions?
We are always happy to help. Contact details for all departments can be found on our Contact Us page.
