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In the center of the stage stands a large sculpture of a clown’s torso. They have a blue face, gold hair, a red nose and a few gold teeth and hold up a slot machine in one arm and a gold bag filled with arcade chips in the other. A performer wearing blue striped tracksuit bottoms holds up another performer wearing the same clothes. Behind them stands a performer wearing gold trousers. The stage is backlit with eerie red lighting which shows the outline of a line of performers. There are several helium balloons with the clown's face scattered on stage. They are performing the opera Samson and Delilah.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Samson et Dalila

19 May–3 June 2026

When Samson falls in love with Dalila, his strength – both physical and spiritual – is put to the test.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Beyond the Bridge Afternoon Tea and Tour: Celebrating 100 Years of The Royal Ballet School

21 May–14 July 2026

Mark the centenary of The Royal Ballet School with this afternoon tea and tour, offering a rare opportunity to explore the School and its historic connection to the Royal Opera House.

A full audience facing the main stage of the Royal Opera House.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Opera and music

Friends Rehearsals

22 May 2026–10 July 2027

Main Stage
Ballet and dance

La Fille mal gardée

23 May–9 June 2026

A ballet of pure sunshine.

A man in a patterned coat stands with arms outstretched, addressing a seated group of adults and children in an open indoor space. The group appears engaged, sitting on a wooden floor with tables and chairs in the background.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Children's Alice in Wonderland Adventure Tour

24–29 May 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.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Sip and Sketch: Costume Design Tour

24 May 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.

Royal Opera House
Tours

HerStory of the Royal Opera House

24 May–18 July 2026

Immerse yourself in the history and stories of the Royal Opera House through the experiences of the incredible women who made it.

Thurrock, Essex
Tours

Thurrock Workshop Tour

26 May–28 July 2026

Discover the fascinating world of the craftspeople who bring Royal Ballet and Opera productions to life with a tour of the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop and Costume Centre in Thurrock.

Two people wearing all black clothing sit on the floor of a wooden paneled room – one wears a long leather jacket. The top half of the room is light coloured panel and the bottom half is dark coloured paneling. The image is black and white and is from a press shoot for Sol León and Paul Lightfoot’s production So are We at The Royal Ballet.

Clore Studio
Ballet and dance

Insights: So Are We – León and Lightfoot

29 May 2026

Join dancers and creatives behind So Are We: León and Lightfoot in conversation about this exciting and stirring mixed programme which comes to the Main Stage in June.

Royal Opera House
Workshops and activities

Family Sundays

31 May–14 June 2026

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