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

Thurrock, Essex
Tours
Thurrock Workshop Tour
16 June–29 September 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.

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.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Exhibition Tours
19–22 June 2026
Discover our Front of House exhibitions in greater depth on a 30-minute guided tour featuring costumes, set designs and archive treasures brought to life

Royal Opera House
Tours
Sip and Sketch: Costume Design Tour
20 June–23 August 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
21 June–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.

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, and featuring special guests mezzo-soprano Elena Maximova and violinist Kurt Mitterfellner.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Tea and Tour
28 June–29 August 2026
Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.

Main Stage
Opera and music
I puritani
30 June–19 July 2026
A couple's faith is tested.

Main Stage
Opera and music
La bohème
1–25 July 2026
Young Love in the City of Light.
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