Live at Lunch
Ballet and dance – Opera and music
Join us in the Royal Opera House's iconic Paul Hamlyn Hall for a new series of engaging lunchtime events and concerts.
Sold out
Tickets
Sold out
All tickets are sold out, try later for returns.
Dates
Location
Approximate timings
The performances last about 45 minutes; there is no interval
Expand all dates
Friday 23 October, 1.00pm
Friday 20 November, 1.00pm
Friday 27 November, 1.00pm
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.
Programme
Friday 2 October 2026
Discover Bizet’s Carmen through live performances and informal conversation, exploring one of opera’s most iconic titular characters. Ahead of Damiano Michieletto’s production returning to the Royal Opera House, mezzo-soprano Sophie Goldrick and répétiteur Patrick Milne delve into Bizet’s music and influences and explore how artists and audiences continue to respond to the opera’s enduring themes of love, jealousy and fate.
Friday 23 October 2026
More details to follow.
Friday 20 November 2026
More details to follow.
Friday 27 November 2026
More details to follow.
Discover
From composers and choreographers to dancers, musicians and technicians, every event offers a fresh perspective, connecting our productions with the people and ideas that shape them. Whether you’re new to opera and ballet or a lifelong fan, expect an entertaining, engaging and accessible lunchtime experience.
Each 45-minute session explores a different aspect of opera and ballet through live performance, demonstration and conversation with creatives.
Accessibility and resources
This event takes place in the Paul Hamlyn Hall, which is a large, brightly-lit glass-covered room with smooth, wooden floors. Seating will be allocated on your ticket.
For step-free access, take the lifts from the ground floor.
Join our Access Scheme for priority access to tickets and to inform us of your access requirements.
See our Accessibility page for more information, view a visitors guide (PDF, 12.0 MB) or watch a subtitled guide to The Royal Opera House on YouTube.
Be the first to know
Sign up to hear the latest Royal Ballet and Opera news, receive ticket alerts, and discover how to support us.