What's on
Whether you're new to ballet and opera or you've loved them all your life, we have something for you.
Royal Opera House
Workshops and activities
Barbie | Royal Ballet – Storytelling
29–30 October 2026
Journey into the magic with a storytelling experience for all the family, inspired by The Royal Ballet's collaboration with Barbie®.
Multiple venues
Insights: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal
29 October 2026–26 February 2027
Watch Royal Ballet dancers and coaches in rehearsal as they prepare some of the works they will soon perform on stage.
Royal Opera House
Tours
Stages and Cells of Covent Garden
30 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.
Royal Opera House
Tours
Exhibition Tours
30 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
Clore Studio
Workshops and activities
Barbie™ in The Nutcracker screening
30–31 October 2026
An exclusive screening of the new Barbie™ in The Nutcracker film for all the family to enjoy, ahead of its release on 1 November.
Main Stage
Dish from Waitrose
1 November 2026
Nick and Angela are back! Join Angela Hartnett and Nick Grimshaw plus a raft of special guests for a live special of their award-winning podcast.
Royal Opera House
Opera and music
Ballet and dance
Tea Dance
2 November 2026–12 April 2027
Come dancing and cha-cha-cha along to the Royal Opera House Dance Band, in beautiful surroundings that combine grandeur and elegance.
Linbury Theatre
Ballet and dance
Madam
3–4 November 2026
A celebration of the pioneering woman who set the standard for British ballet.
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