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Young RBO

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Get £30 tickets to performances on our Main Stage 

Young RBO is our free scheme for 16-25 year olds. Whether you are a seasoned lover of the ballet and opera, a student new to London wanting a unique night out or simply looking for cheap theatre tickets, join Young RBO today to get access to discounted £30 tickets to performances on our Main Stage, invites to exclusive Young RBO Nights and more. 

Membership perks

  • Discounted tickets for selected performances on our Main Stage
  • Free access to Royal Ballet and Opera Stream, so you can watch over 100 productions, behind-the-scenes features and more 
  • Priority booking one day before tickets go on sale to the general public 
  • Invitations to exclusive Young RBO Nights and events 
  • An exclusive Young RBO monthly newsletter 
  • Exclusive offers and discounts 
  • No membership costs – It is free to sign-up 

Free access to RBO Stream

Young RBO Nights

Every Season we offer two Young RBO Nights, one for ballet and one for opera. We take over the auditorium and offer discounted tickets to Young RBO members. Tickets range from £1 to £30. Plus, we offer additional discounts across our restaurants and bars, as well as exclusive pre-show tours.  

It’s the perfect way to introduce your friends to a night at the Royal Opera House.  

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A person in a pink dress and black ornate eye mask stands at the top of red carpeted stairs holding the bannister. Behind them in a large traditional style portrait oil painting.
Young RBO is our free-to-join membership for 16-25 year olds.
A red ballet programme for The Royal Ballet's production of Romeo and Juliet sits on a wooden table next to a wine glass of pink liquid, an ornate gold ribboned eye mask and two gold clutch bags.
Join YRBO for invites to unique nights out in London.
A group of people stand around a terrace area of a bar in The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. They are smiling, talking to one another and holding glasses filled with drinks.
Enjoy a cocktail overlooking bustling Covent Garden.
Four people sit in red velvet chairs in the auditorium of the Royal Opera House. They are smiling at the camera.
Want cheap theatre tickets? Join YRBO for £30 Main Stage tickets.
Three people pose in front of a cabinet displaying an ornate costume for the Royal Ballet's production of Romeo and Juliet. They are smiling at the camera.
YRBO Nights are the perfect night out in central London with friends.
Many people stand in the busy bar area of the Paul Hamlyn Hall in the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. They are all talking to one another.
A chance to meet other young theatre lovers in London.
Two people are talking to one another - one is only visible from behind as their long blonde hair falls over their shoulder. The other person looks at them in conversation. They are in a busy bar area of the Paul Hamlyn Hall of the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.
The perfect opportunity to meet with friends in beautiful settings, delicious food and tasty cocktails.

Upcoming events

  • Opera and music

Young RBO Night: La traviata

January 26th 2026, 7:00 pm

Experience the devastating beauty of Verdi’s music in some of opera’s most famous tunes for this exclusive Young RBO Night.

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A man and a woman embrace in a production image of La traviata. The woman, playing the character of Violetta Valery, is wearing a white dress and is at the front of the embrace. The man wearing, playing the character of Giorgio Germont, is wearing a dark suit and stands behind her.
  • Ballet and dance

Young RBO Night: Mayerling

May 11th 2026, 7:00 pm

An intoxicating mix of dangerous desires, family secrets and political intrigue spirals into a royal disaster in Kenneth MacMil

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The ballet dancer Matthew Ball is performing as Crown Prince Rudolf in Mayerling. He kneels on the floor of the stage with green fabric lined folding doors behind him. In his arms he holds up the ballet dancer Melissa Hamilton, who is performing as Mary Vetsera. He kisses her lips, as her legs wrap around his back and neck. Their bodies are contorted to create a T-shape. 

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Become a Young Friend

The Royal Ballet and Opera Young Friend scheme for ages 16-30 allows you to book ahead of general on sale as well as get exclusive deals and attend special Friends rehearsals.

Become a Young Friend

For just £6.17 a month you can access: 

  • Priority booking: Be amongst the first to get your tickets. It's the perfect way to secure your favourite seats ahead of the crowds 
  • Watch rehearsals: See new and much-loved classics before everyone else at a fraction of the price 
  • Invitations to exclusive events: Join us for Friends-only events and get to know your fellow members  
  • Keep up to date with what's on: You'll receive a quarterly magazine with exclusive interviews and news from the Royal Ballet and Opera
  • Discount in our shop: Get 10% off both online and in store 
  • The opportunity to support the future of ballet and opera 

Prices vary by Friend level and may change annually. Friends' membership lasts for 12 months. If you have paid for your membership by Direct Debit in monthly instalments, you have agreed to pay the full membership amount. All memberships are a non-refundable donation to the Royal Opera House. 

More information

How to book Young RBO tickets

  1. Create an account, making sure to add your date of birth 
  2. Select your chosen seats for any eligible performance. This can be done by selecting the £30 price filter in the seat map or seat selector.  
    Make sure you are signed in to see the £30 tickets 
  3. Book two £30 tickets* reserved for Young RBO members. 
  4. Bring your ID on the day of the performance. 

Tickets are available for Monday–Thursday performances only. Exclusions apply.  

*Young RBO members can book one guest ticket per performance, but all guests must be aged 16–25. We do not allow Young RBO members to book guest tickets for anyone over the age of 25. Anyone attending a performance with a Young RBO ticket may be asked to prove their age. 

Create an account and enter your details making sure you include your date of birth. Once set up you will automatically be added to the Young RBO scheme.  

Sign in to your Royal Ballet and Opera account to see the £30 tickets. Select your seats using the £30 price filter in the seat map.

Young RBO tickets are available in all areas of the Main Stage auditorium, subject to availability. The £30 tickets are not available for Linbury Theatre performances and additional exclusions may apply. Check the Terms and Conditions for more information.

You'll need to make sure you have opted in to receive emails from us to get your monthly Young RBO newsletter and additional emails with details about performances. To make sure you receive all information about ticket releases, you'll also need to update your contact preferences in your account.

You can book up to two tickets per performance. There are a limited number of Young RBO tickets available per performance so you'll need to book early to avoid disappointment. All guests must be aged between 16-25. Booking tickets for anyone over the age of 25 is not permitted as part of the scheme.

You may be asked for proof of age when you show your ticket. Passports, driving licenses or proof of age cards are all accepted as valid forms of ID.

Terms and Conditions

You can book up to two Young RBO tickets per performance and we reserve the right to cancel or refund any ticket purchases over this limit. Seats are available throughout the Main Stage auditorium, subject to availability. Young RBO tickets are only available for Main Stage performances Monday–Thursday, additional exclusions apply. Additional discounts are available on all Insight events. 

Anyone attending a performance using a Young RBO ticket should be aged 16–25. IDs may be checked on the door.  

Unfortunately, YRBO tickets are not available for:

  • Boxes
  • On Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays
  • The Nutcracker
  • Siegfried
  • Opening night of Tosca
  • Opening night of Ariodante
  • Opening night of The Makropulos Case
  • Opening night of So Are We: León and Lightfoot 
  • Opening night of I puritani 
  • All Linbury Theatre performances

For further information on our returns and refunds policy, please visit our Ticket Exchanges, Resales and Refunds page

Supporters

Young RBO is generously made possible by the Sir Lloyd and Lady Dorfman OBE, the Bunting Family, Sir Simon Robey, the John Browne Charitable Trust and the Laidlaw Opera Trust.

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