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A male dancer wearing green tights and a brown shirt is holding a woman wearing a brown dress. She is leaning back with her leg outstretched across him, as he lunges near her.

  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

Manon

22 October–25 November 2026

Includes Young RBO prices

A woman torn between luxury and love – Kenneth MacMillan’s devastating ballet of decadence and decay.

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Four performers wearing black stand on stage with their backs to the audience. Large white numbers are brightly lit and projected directly onto the stage and performers. The numbers are layered on top of each other making it hard to read them properly.

  • Linbury Theatre

  • Opera and music

4.48 Psychosis

22–25 October 2026

The operatic adaptation of Sarah Kane’s explosive and extraordinary play.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

22 October–31 December 2026

Take a look in the areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops.

The Bridge of Aspiration linking the Royal Opera House and the Royal Ballet School

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Architecture Tour

22 October–17 December 2026

Learn about the architecture of our world-famous Victorian theatre and its transformation over the centuries.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Stages and Cells of Covent Garden

23 October–10 December 2026

Join Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice and the Royal Opera House on this outdoor walking tour to discover the relationship between theatre and crime in Covent Garden.

Two dancers appear in the Paul Hamlyn Hall. The man wears a black leggings and a black vest. The woman wears a white leotard and tutu. A crowd sit around them.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Opera and music

  • Ballet and dance

Live at Lunch

23 October 2026–30 April 2027

Join us in the Royal Opera House's iconic Paul Hamlyn Hall for a new series of engaging lunchtime events and concerts.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Exhibition Tours

23 October–27 November 2026

Discover our Front of House exhibitions in greater depth on a 30-minute guided tour featuring costumes, set designs and archive treasures brought to life

A man in a patterned coat stands with arms outstretched, addressing a seated group of adults and children in an open indoor space. The group appears engaged, sitting on a wooden floor with tables and chairs in the background.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Children's Alice in Wonderland Adventure Tour

24–27 October 2026

Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole and explore the curious world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. For children ages 5-11 years old.

  • Royal Opera House

Tea and Tour

25 October–20 December 2026

Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.

group of people pose sitting or standing in a rustic studio space wearing bright and colourful clothing. They are members of The Jette Parker Artists Programme at The Royal Opera House.

  • Crush Room

  • Opera and music

Recitals at Lunch

26 October 2026–26 April 2027

Join us for an exciting programme of performances curated by our musicians in the intimate setting of the historic Royal Opera House Crush Room.

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