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Family Sundays

18 October–29 November 2026

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

  • Royal Opera House

  • Opera and music

Opera on the Terrace

18 October 2026

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

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

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Architecture Tour

19–27 October 2026

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

  • Cinema

  • Opera and music

The Metropolitan Opera: Macbeth

20 October 2026

The Metropolitan Opera performs Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of scheming, murder and power, Macbeth. Screenings from Tuesday 20 October 2026.

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  • 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.

  • Online only

  • Ballet and dance

World Ballet Day

29 October 2026

Thursday 29 October 2026 marks the return of World Ballet Day, a global celebration of dance. This year's theme celebrates the stories behind the art form of ballet.

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Two performers embrace passionately on a green-lit stage. Behind them are two other performers looking on. They are performing in The Royal Opera's production of Carmen.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

Carmen

29 October–21 November 2026

Includes Young RBO prices

Be seduced by the untameable heroine of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.

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  • 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.

Angela Harnett and Nick Grimshaw sit at a wooden table set with various plates of food and bottles of wine.

  • 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

Tea Dance

2 November–21 December 2026

Come dancing and cha-cha-cha along to the Royal Opera House Dance Band, in beautiful surroundings that combine grandeur and elegance.

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