Public events
Royal Holloway is a University of Social Purpose with a long history of sharing knowledge, expertise and research with our wider community. We warmly welcome you to join us for public lectures, exhibitions, concerts and other events at the university.
If you are not able to make our events in person or want to watch an event you attended previously, you can view recordings of selected past events.
Royal Holloway operates a permit parking system on our campus. While we encourage the use of public transport where possible, parking is unrestricted for all guests attending events listed below in car park 4 or 12. Parking spaces are not guaranteed and availability can be especially limited between 8am and 5pm. There are Blue Badge designated spaces on campus. Please see information on parking for details.
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The Platform: A Student Showcase
10 Dec 2026The Platform Series returns, showcasing the exceptional musical talent of Royal Holloway students, from Baroque soloists and chamber musicians to jazz, contemporary music and rock bands.
Christmas with the Choir of Royal Holloway
12 Dec 2026To get yourselves into the Christmas spirit, join the Choir of Royal Holloway in an evening of music for the festive season.
Picture Gallery Public Opening
13 Jan 2027The Picture Gallery in our stunning Grade I listed Founder's Building houses the Thomas Holloway collection of Victorian paintings including works by William Powell Frith and John Everett Millais.
Picture Gallery Public Opening
20 Jan 2027The Picture Gallery in our stunning Grade I listed Founder's Building houses the Thomas Holloway collection of Victorian paintings including works by William Powell Frith and John Everett Millais.
Introduction to the Picture Gallery
20 Jan 2027Come along for an introduction to our magnificent Picture Gallery, and to hear about some of our painting highlights from our art collections team.
On Genocide and its discontents: Reflections after the ICJ Judgment
25 Jan 2027Philippe Sands addresses the implications of the judgement for the interpretation and application of the judgment, in its historical context and the original conceptions of Rafael Lemkin.
2026 Nobel Prize Symposium: A conversation with our professors
26 Jan 2027This event is an interdisciplinary panel where Royal Holloway professors break down the 2026 Nobel Prizes for a general audience.
Picture Gallery Public Opening
27 Jan 2027The Picture Gallery in our stunning Grade I listed Founder's Building houses the Thomas Holloway collection of Victorian paintings including works by William Powell Frith and John Everett Millais.
Picture Gallery Public Opening
3 Feb 2027The Picture Gallery in our stunning Grade I listed Founder's Building houses the Thomas Holloway collection of Victorian paintings including works by William Powell Frith and John Everett Millais.
Introduction to the Picture Gallery
3 Feb 2027Come along for an introduction to our magnificent Picture Gallery, and to hear about some of our painting highlights from our art collections team.
Picture Gallery Public Opening
10 Feb 2027The Picture Gallery in our stunning Grade I listed Founder's Building houses the Thomas Holloway collection of Victorian paintings including works by William Powell Frith and John Everett Millais.
Picture Gallery Public Opening
17 Feb 2027The Picture Gallery in our stunning Grade I listed Founder's Building houses the Thomas Holloway collection of Victorian paintings including works by William Powell Frith and John Everett Millais.
Picture Gallery Public Opening
24 Feb 2027The Picture Gallery in our stunning Grade I listed Founder's Building houses the Thomas Holloway collection of Victorian paintings including works by William Powell Frith and John Everett Millais.
Picture Gallery Public Opening
3 Mar 2027The Picture Gallery in our stunning Grade I listed Founder's Building houses the Thomas Holloway collection of Victorian paintings including works by William Powell Frith and John Everett Millais.
Introduction to the Picture Gallery
3 Mar 2027Come along for an introduction to our magnificent Picture Gallery, and to hear about some of our painting highlights from our art collections team.
Picture Gallery Public Opening
17 Mar 2027The Picture Gallery in our stunning Grade I listed Founder's Building houses the Thomas Holloway collection of Victorian paintings including works by William Powell Frith and John Everett Millais.
