The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance 2027

Students of the world’s leading centre for classical ballet training return to the Royal Opera House Main Stage for their annual Summer Performance.

How to watch

Dates

18 July 2027

Location

Main Stage

Approximate timings

More information available soon

Guidance

Content suitable for all

Children under the age of five are not permitted into our theatres. Children over the age of five must have their own ticket and sit next to an accompanying adult.

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Students of the world’s leading centre for classical ballet training return to the Royal Opera House Main Stage for their annual Summer Performance. With a mixed programme of heritage, classical and contemporary works, the matinee features all years of the School, with dancers ranging in age from 12 to 19. This is a rare opportunity to see the rising ballet stars of the future as they step into the spotlight and showcase the artistry, technique and dedication they have been refining in their training.

Students of The Royal Ballet School in Sweet Morning Blooms ©Photography by ASH
Students of The Royal Ballet School in The Sleeping Beauty ©Photography by ASH
Students of The Royal Ballet School in Les Patineurs ©Photography by ASH
Students of The Royal Ballet School in Culmination ©Photography by ASH

Accessibility and resources

There is lift access and there are step-free routes to over 100 seats in the Stalls Circle, Balcony and Amphitheatre. Some seats in the Stalls Circle, Balcony, Amphitheatre and the Donald Gordon Grand Tier are accessed by 9 steps or fewer. There are 10 steps or more to access seats in the Orchestra Stalls. 

You can use the assistive listening systems in our auditoriums. Surtitles, captions and translations in English are displayed on screens above the stage and around the auditorium.

Join our Access Scheme for priority access to tickets and to inform us of your access requirements.

See our Accessibility page for more information or view a visitors guide (PDF, 12.0 MB).

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