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Whether you're new to ballet and opera or you've loved them all your life, we have something for you.

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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.

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

22 November 2026–23 January 2027

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 2026–13 January 2027

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

Three young people touring the main auditorium of the Royal Opera House.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Young RBO Exclusive: Behind the Scenes Tour

25 November 2026

Join us ahead of the Young RBO Nights for exclusive behind the scenes tours.

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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Royal Opera House
Tours

'You're Worth It' Afternoon tea and tour: Beauty, Ballet and Behind the Scenes

30 November–20 December 2026

Step behind the curtain for a luxurious celebration of beauty and ballet, created with L'Oréal Paris and inspired by the artistry, rituals and craftsmanship of The Royal Ballet.

Surreal theatrical scene in an empty yellow room, representing the set design of Philipp Stölzl’s Un ballo in maschera. Six black-clad figures with dramatic 1920’s-inspired make-up appear frozen in dramatic poses around the room. One figure lies sprawled on the wooden yellow floor with a red piece of fabric emerging from his vest and twisting through the air at the centre. Other figures emerge from the doorways around the central character, creating a dreamlike, unsettling atmosphere.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Un ballo in maschera (A Masked Ball)

30 November–18 December 2026

Includes Young RBO prices

Verdi’s stirring political drama is recast against a surreal, theatrical backdrop.

A black and white studio portrait photograph of the choreographer Peter Wright in 1951. He stands wearing black leotard and black top.

Linbury Theatre

Insights: Sir Peter Wright and The Nutcracker

2 December 2026

As The Royal Ballet prepares for The Nutcracker to return to the Main Stage, join cast and creatives in a celebration of the career of Sir Peter Wright, the man behind The Royal Ballet’s magical production. This Season marks Peter Wright’s centenary.