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Linbury Theatre
Ballet and dance
Festivals

Next Generation Festival 2026

12 June–4 July 2026

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

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Linbury Theatre
Ballet and dance

THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL

16–17 June 2026

The young talents of The Royal Ballet School return to the Linbury Theatre for Next Generation Festival.

The opera singer Anna Netrebko stands against a white wall in a photography studio wearing a white shirt, long black skirt and black high heels. She smiles towards the camera.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Anna Netrebko in Recital

24 June 2026

Anna Netrebko performs an intimate recital on the main stage of the Royal Opera House, with piano accompaniment by Pavel Nebolsin.

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.

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The Soprano Patrizia Ciofi performs in The Royal Opera’s production of La fille du regiment. She has red hair and is wearing a light green striped gown with white lace-up boots. She is being held up in the air, on her back, by dozens of performers dressed as soldiers wearing army uniform, berets or black helmets. She holds her right hand up to her head in a salute.

Main Stage
Opera and music

La Fille du régiment

7–24 July 2026

Love conquers all in this heartwarming operatic comedy about a tomboy raised by an unconventional military ‘family’.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance

The Royal Ballet School Summer performance 2026

18 July 2026

Dancers from one of the world’s greatest ballet schools take to the Main Stage in an annual showcase of their remarkable talent and artistry.

A group of 13 people pose in colourful formal clothing against a textured backdrop with fabric drapes. They are seated on various platforms.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Jette Parker Artists Summer Performance 2026

26 July 2026

The future stars of opera take to the Main Stage for their exciting annual showcase.

A ballerina kneels on the floor of a stage. She is wearing a red dress and her hair is long, dark and hanging by her face. Behind her the stage curtains are open slightly, revealing the lights and seats of the auditorium.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance

Marianela – Timeless

29 July–2 August 2026

A celebration of the enduring artistry of acclaimed Royal Ballet ballerina Marianela Nuñez and the company and audiences she loves.

Ballet Dancer Carlos Acosta stands in front of a group of people. He wears a pink shirt and black jacket. Everyone's arms are outstretched.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance

Carlos Acosta: Myths and Modern Masters

5–9 August 2026

Carlos Acosta returns to the Royal Opera House stage with a diverse programme of classic and modern works.