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

Royal Opera House
Tours
Behind the Scenes Tour
17 August–30 November 2026
Take a look in the areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Children's Alice in Wonderland Adventure Tour
18–31 August 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
Tea and Tour
18 August–30 October 2026
Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Summer exclusive: Extended behind the Scenes Tour
18–28 August 2026
Explore rarely-seen areas in this two and a half hour summer tour of the Royal Opera House, with access to rarely seen technical spaces and a refreshment break.

Royal Opera House
Tours
After Hours
21 August 2026
Join us after hours at the Royal Opera House for a new, late-night experience featuring talks, tours, demonstrations, installations and other activities throughout our iconic Covent Garden home, culminating in a silent disco in the Paul Hamlyn Hall.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Sip and Sketch: Costume Design Tour
23 August–19 September 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
Beyond the Bridge Tour: Celebrating 100 Years of The Royal Ballet School
24–27 August 2026
Mark the centenary of The Royal Ballet School with this limited edition tour, offering a rare opportunity to explore the School and its historic connection to the Royal Opera House.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Exhibition Tours
24–28 August 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
The Magic and Macabre in Opera Tour
24–27 August 2026
Not all operas end happily ever after. Immerse yourself in the wicked world of theatre villains, divas and dark magic on this unique Opera-themed tour.

Thurrock, Essex
Tours
Thurrock Workshop Tour
25 August–10 November 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.
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