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A full audience facing the main stage of the Royal Opera House.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Opera and music

Friends Rehearsals

27 June 2026–10 July 2027

Royal Opera House
Tours

Tea and Tour

28 June–29 August 2026

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

Linbury Theatre
Ballet and dance
Festivals

Next Generation Festival 2026

28 June–4 July 2026

Get to know the dancers of tomorrow, from junior companies and dance schools across the world.

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Royal Opera House
Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

28 June–29 September 2026

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

A white flag with a vibrant rainbow border reads "Royal Ballet & Opera" in bold orange, waving against a backdrop of historic brick buildings and an archway.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Pride of the ROH

28 June 2026

Explore the rich contributions made by the LGBTQ+ icons who have helped shape The Royal Ballet and Opera.

The opera singer Mattia Olivieri, performing as Figaro, wears a top hat and blue tail jacket. He lifts and affectionately embraces the opera singer Siobhan Stagg who is performing as Susanna in The Royal Opera’s The Marriage of Figaro. Around them, the chorus, who are all wearing servant-style clothing and hold bouquets of flowers, look on excitedly while the soprano Hrachuhí Bassénz, who is performing as Countess Almaviva, sits in a chair wearing a champagne-colour long silk ballgown.

Main Stage
Opera and music

The Marriage of Figaro

29 June–2 July 2026

It’s Figaro’s wedding, and you’re invited to join the Almaviva household for an uproarious day of revelation and scandal.

Thurrock, Essex
Tours

Thurrock Workshop Tour

30 June–29 September 2026

Discover the fascinating world of the craftspeople who bring Royal Ballet and Opera productions to life with a tour of the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop and Costume Centre in Thurrock.

A white woman in an off-the-shoulder, ivory satin gown stands against a dark, smoky background. Her long, wavy hair falls loosely over her shoulders, and she gazes softly forward with a pensive and exhausted expression, illuminated by gentle, diffused light. The air is thick with what looks like battle smoke. The woman represents Elvira in Richard Jones’ production of I Puritani.

Main Stage
Opera and music

I puritani

30 June–19 July 2026

A couple's faith is tested.

Two performers romantically embrace. One has long brown hair and is wearing a red dress with black fur lining and she holds onto the head of the other performer who is wearing a paint-specked artist smock jacket. They are Aida Garifullina performing as Musetta and Andrzej Filończyk as Marcello in The Royal Opera’s La bohème.

Main Stage
Opera and music

La bohème

1–25 July 2026

Young Love in the City of Light.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Beyond the Bridge Afternoon Tea and Tour: Celebrating 100 Years of The Royal Ballet School

2–14 July 2026

Mark the centenary of The Royal Ballet School with this afternoon tea and tour, offering a rare opportunity to explore the School and its historic connection to the Royal Opera House.