What’s On

The Society runs an active programme of public lectures, seminars, book launches and other events throughout the year on a range of subjects relating to Asia.

These events are usually held at the Society’s Lecture Hall in London and each is accompanied by a small reception. Unless otherwise specified, our events are open to all members of the public and no booking is required. There is no charge for our regular lectures and, where possible, events are streamed live over Zoom. If you would like to attend any of these events online, please register at the link provided on the event page or contact Evelyn Dodds by email: emd@royalasiaticsociety.org. Please note the number of online attendees is limited so early registration is advised.

Our upcoming events are listed below. To see our upcoming events in a calendar format, click here.

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Lydia Walker – Beyond States-in-Waiting: Rights, Recognition, and Sovereignty in South Asia and the World

17 June 2026 (Wednesday)

Michael Dillon Book Launch: A comprehensive new history of Shanghai, revealing its vital place in Chinese history and politics across the centuries

18 June 2026 (Thursday)

Dr Avishek Ray – Epistemology of Roma Origins: India and the Question of Academic Authority

25 June 2026 (Thursday)

Past Events

Recordings of most lectures and events are uploaded to our YouTube channel. If you missed one of our events, or would like to revisit the content from a past event, you could view these recordings on our channel. Our two latest recordings are embedded below.

Jonathan Orr – Imperial Rule in India, 21 May 2026
Prof Simon Kaner – Towards 150 years of Japanese archaeology and its broader Asian connections, 14 May 2026

Support Us

The Society is an independent charity and relies on the generosity of its members and donors to continue with its work. Your support will enable us to organise more inspiring events for anyone with an interest in Asia. If you enjoy our events, consider supporting us by making a donation.