R E A DY TO I NS PIR E Events Guide 2026-2027
WELCOME A very warm welcome from Malvern College. School life is always busy and we hope this event guide gives you a glimpse into the wonderfully diverse programme of arts, music and drama on offer to our pupils. Our cultural programme runs throughout the school year. Parents and families are warmly invited to many events, and a large proportion of concerts and performances are also recorded and later broadcast through Vimeo. Not sure where to find us? Please see page 12 for a list of all venues and post codes. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Piano Masterclass Wednesday 16 September
AUTUMN 2026 September
VISITING MUSIC TEACHER (VMT) CONCERT Friday 11 September Tia Tanna Room, Music School
PIANO MASTERCLASS Wednesday 16 September 4.30pm – Pupil Workshop 7pm – Concert – open to all Tia Tanna Room, Music School
LIVE LOUNGE Thursday 24 September, 10.30am The Grub A relaxed opportunity for pupils to perform at The Grub during break with the College House band.
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Ledbury Run Tuesday 13 October
AUTUMN 2026 October
MUSIC MAKERS Friday 2 October, 7pm Tia Tanna Room, Music School Traditional informal music concert with solo and chamber ensemble performances as well as LAMDA pieces and sketches.
HOUSE SINGING COMPETITION Sunday 11 October, 7pm Malvern Theatres A highlight of the musical calendar with pupil-led House performances which showcase quality music with whole House representation.
VISITING MUSIC TEACHER (VMT) CONCERT AND PARENT CONFERENCE Monday 12 October, 7pm Tia Tanna Room, Music School
LEDBURY RUN Tuesday 13 October
DNA COLLEGE PLAY By Dennis Kelly Wednesday 14 October, 7pm Rogers Theatre
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Remembrance Sunday 8 November
AUTUMN 2026 November
MUSIC MAKERS
LIVE LOUNGE
Friday 6 November, 7pm Tia Tanna Room, Music School Our traditional informal music concert with solo and chamber ensemble performances.
Thursday 19 November, 10.30am The Grub A relaxed opportunity for pupils to perform at The Grub during break with the College House band.
REMEMBRANCE Sunday 8 November Malvern College
MICHAELMAS CONCERT Friday 13 November, 7pm St Edmund’s Back by popular demand, the Michaelmas Concert celebrates the diverse range of music on offer at Malvern College. Workshops throughout the afternoon culminate in this special evening of musical excellence.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY SCHOOLS EDITION COLLEGE MUSICAL By Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November, 7pm Rogers Theatre
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Border Shield Monday 7 December
AUTUMN 2026 December
BORDER SHIELD Malvern v Hereford Cathedral School Rugby Match Monday 7 December Worcester Sixways Stadium
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE (for Pupils and Staff)
Tuesday 8 December, 5pm College Chapel
COLLEGE CAROL SERVICE (for Parents, Pupils, OMs and Guests)
Wednesday 9 December, 7.30pm College Chapel
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Thursday 10 December, 5.30pm College Chapel
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VENUE DETAILS Most events take place at Malvern College in the beautiful school grounds. Malvern College, WR14 3DF • • • • • • • • • •
Chapel Big School Tia Tanna Room, Music School Rogers Theatre Gryphon Room St Edmund’s Hall Sports Hall (Malvern Active) St George’s Terrace Boarding Houses The Grub
Sporting events and fixtures Court Road, WR14 3BQ Other music and drama venues include: • •
Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, WR14 3HB
The Border Shield Worcester Sixways Stadium, WR3 8ZE
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Masterclass Monday 11 January
SPRING 2027 January
COMPOSITION MASTERCLASS WITH AARON KING Monday 11 January, all day Music Department Film composer and Old Malvernian Aaron King will work with our GCSE and A level pupils on composition.
LIVE LOUNGE Thursday 21 January, 10.30am The Grub A relaxed opportunity for pupils to perform at The Grub during break with the College House band.
MUSIC MAKERS Friday 29 January, 7pm Tia Tanna Room, Music School Our traditional informal music concert with solo and chamber ensemble performances.
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Jazz Night February
SPRING 2027 February
LUNCHBOX CONCERT
JAZZ NIGHT
Thursday 4 February, 1-1.30pm Malvern Priory A lunchtime recital of solo and small ensemble performances in the magnificent Malvern Priory.
February St Edmund’s Hall An sociable evening of jazz with professional musician Charlie Bates and his award-winning combo.
HOUSE DRAMA COMPETITION
PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE
Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February, 7pm Rogers Theatre
Friday 26 February, 7pm A showcase evening for Drama Scholars, Speech & Drama, Musical Theatre and Dance Pupils.
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SPRING 2027 March
YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR FINAL
CONCERTO CONCERT
Thursday 4 March, 7pm Big School The final to determine the Malvern Young Musician of the Year.
Friday 19 March, 7pm Big School Join the very best musicians as they perform a challenging repertoire accompanied by a professional orchestra.
SPRING CONCERT
COMMEMORATION
Wednesday 10 March, 7pm Malvern Priory
Saturday 20 March A day of celebration as a College community, including Commemoration Service and OM Sports Matches.
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oncerto Concert Friday 19 March
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Track & Field Thursday 27 May
SUMMER 2027 April | May UNPLUGGED CONCERT
LIVE LOUNGE
Thursday 29 April, 7pm Rogers Theatre A contemporary music concert building bands and solo artist culture at Malvern.
Thursday 6 May, 10.30am The Grub A relaxed opportunity for pupils to perform at The Grub during break with the College House band.
MUSIC MAKERS
INTER-HOUSE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday 7 May, 7pm Tia Tanna Room, Music School A traditional informal music concert with solo and chamber ensemble performances.
(followed by a BBQ for Pupils, Guests and Staff)
Thursday 27 May, from 2pm Court Road Playing Fields
JUNIOR PLAY Wednesday 26 May, 7pm Rogers Theatre
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Live Lounge Thursday 17 June
SUMMER 2027 June
MUSIC FOR A SUMMER’S EVENING Monday 8 June, 7pm A traditional informal music concert with solo and chamber ensemble performances.
SIX THE MUSICAL Thursday 17 & Friday 18 June 2026, 7pm Rogers Theatre Drama Scholars, Speech & Drama, Musical Theatre & Dance pupils.
PIANO MASTERCLASS LIVE LOUNGE Thursday 17 June, 10.30am The Grub A relaxed opportunity for pupils to perform at The Grub during break with the College House band.
Thursday 24 June 4.30pm – Pupil Workshop 7pm – Concert – open to all Tia Tanna Room, Music School
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SUMMER 2027 July
SUMMER JAM Thursday 1 July, 5.30pm Fun on the Junior with music and games to celebrate the end of term.
END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS Friday 2 July Speeches & Prizegiving Annual Gun Run Leavers’ Service Leavers’ Ball
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