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  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

Visionaries: Robbins and MacMillan

9–28 November 2026

Includes Young RBO prices

Revel in the beauty of two 20th-century ballet masterpieces.

  • Linbury Theatre

  • Opera and music

Dark Nights

9 November 2026–12 May 2027

A series of one-off performances on the Linbury Stage by the most innovative and extraordinary vocal artists and experimental composers of today, exploring the limitless theatre of the human voice.

  • Linbury Theatre

  • Opera and music

Elaine Mitchener – LATE JOYS

9 November 2026

Elaine Mitchener brings together a creative troupe of performers, spanning voice, instrumentation and movement, to present a not-quite after-the-show for the curious and curiouser. Part of the Linbury's Dark Nights concert series.

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A black and white headshot of a person standing against a light wall wearing a black jacket, black hat, plastic rimmed glasses and a white knitted scarf. It is an image of the German director Philipp Stölzl.

  • Linbury Theatre

Insights: Un ballo in maschera

11 November 2026

Join cast and creatives behind Un ballo in maschera in a discussion on the inspirations and themes of Philipp Stölzl's new production of Verdi's opera about murderous political conspiracy and love triangles.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Workshops and activities

Family Sundays

15 November 2026–4 April 2027

Discover opera, ballet and the Royal Opera House with fun-packed creative activities for all the family.

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

20 November 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

Sip and Sketch: Costume Design Tour

21 November 2026

Peek inside our costume workroom and witness where designs come to life. Then, relax with a Bellini in our bar while trying your hand at sketching your own designs.

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  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Pride of the ROH

22 November 2026

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

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

The Making of The Nutcracker tour

23 November–31 December 2026

Step into a world of festive enchantment with our exclusive 75-minute backstage tour followed by a festive drink, for ages 12+.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Opera and music

Opera on the Terrace

29 November 2026

Enjoy an evening of Italian-inspired dining and live opera on the terrace of the Royal Opera House.

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