Friends get exclusive access to rehearsals and priority booking ahead of the public each Season. Membership is a charitable donation that supports the future of ballet, dance, opera and music.
Since their founding in 1962 as the Friends of Covent Garden, our Friends have shown exceptional generosity and loyalty in their ongoing philanthropic support of the Royal Ballet and Opera. We are particularly grateful for the support of our Premium and Supporting Friends.
Book tickets for our Spring/Summer Season from 11 December 2025 in advance of public booking which opens 7 January 2026.
Opportunity to book one rehearsal ticket on 11 December, and up to five more on 16 December, subject to availability.
Book tickets for our Spring/Summer Season from 11 December 2025 in advance of public booking which opens 7 January 2026.
Opportunity to book one rehearsal ticket on 11 December, and up to five more on 16 December, subject to availability.
Young Friend memberships are available to those aged 16 to 30 only. You will need to provide proof of age. Young Friends do not have access to Young RBO tickets. Please apply separately for Young RBO.
Book tickets for our Spring/Summer Season from 9 December 2025 in advance of public booking which opens 7 January 2026.
Opportunity to book two rehearsal tickets on 9 December, and up to four more on 16 December, subject to availability.
Book tickets for our Spring/Summer Season from 4 December 2025 in advance of public booking which opens 7 January 2026.
Opportunity to book two rehearsal tickets on 4 December, and up to four more on 16 December, subject to availability.
Have your name listed on the RBO website.
Book tickets for our Spring/Summer Season from 3 December 2025 in advance of public booking which opens 7 January 2026.
Opportunity to book two rehearsal tickets on 3 December, and up to four more on 16 December, subject to availability.
Have your name listed on the RBO website.
Book tickets for our Spring/Summer Season from 2 December 2025 in advance of public booking which opens 7 January 2026.
Opportunity to book four rehearsal tickets on 2 December, and up to two more on 16 December, subject to availability.
Have your name listed on the RBO website.
If you are buying a gift membership, please enter the details of who the gift is for. We will then send you a certificate to forward to them. They can then activate their membership online using the certificate. We will not contact them until they activate their membership, so your gift will still be a surprise!
Make your support go further at no extra cost. Choose to Gift Aid your membership at checkout and we get an extra 25p for every £1 spent.
On behalf of everyone at the Royal Ballet and Opera, thank you for choosing to support us.
Contact our Friends' Team to upgrade your membership | friends@rbo.org.uk or +44 (0)20 72129268
Enjoy unrivalled benefits including access to the very best tickets, guaranteed first night seats and a dedicated private box office by becoming a Royal Ballet and Opera Patron. Receive the highest tier of priority booking and prestigious event invitations, as well as many other exclusive patron perks, by making a philanthropic donation to the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation and help us continue our vital work.
Enquire about becoming a Patron | patronsofcoventgarden@rbo.org.uk
If you are based in the USA and wish to support the Royal Ballet and Opera, please consider joining the American Friends of Covent Garden (AFOCG). Find out more about American Friends.
Join Young RBO (available for 16-25 year olds) to get access to discounted £30 tickets to performances on our Main Stage, invites to exclusive Young RBO nights and more. Please note, Young Friends do not have access to Young RBO tickets. Please apply separately for Young RBO.
Memberships are non-refundable donations. Find out our terms and conditions of sale.
For further information, contact our Friends' Team by email at friends@rbo.org.uk or call +44 (0)20 7212 9268.
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (Company number 480523) Charity Registered (Number 211775)