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

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All events Opera and Music Ballet and Dance

Royal Opera House
Tours

Stages and Cells of Covent Garden

5 July–30 August 2026

Join Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice and the Royal Opera House on this outdoor walking tour to discover the relationship between theatre and crime in Covent Garden.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

5 July–29 September 2026

Take a look in the areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops.

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

5–25 July 2026

Young Love in the City of Light.

Royal Opera House

Tea Dance

6 July–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.

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

Multiple venues
Opera and music

Recitals at Lunch

6 July–21 December 2026

Experience an exciting programme of music in the opulent setting of the historic Royal Opera House Crush Room.

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

Royal Opera House
Tours

Architecture Tour

6 July–15 August 2026

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

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

6–19 July 2026

A couple's faith is tested.

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 Donizetti's feel-good operatic comedy about a tomboy raised by an unconventional military ‘family’.

Paul Hamlyn Hall
Opera and music
Ballet and dance

Live at Lunch

10 July 2026

Free performances featuring Royal Ballet and Opera and guest artists. Admittance subject to capacity.

Royal Opera House
Tours

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

13 July 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.