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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

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

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.

Thurrock, Essex
Tours

Thurrock Workshop Tour

14 July–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.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Tea and Tour

14 July–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
Ballet and dance

The Royal Ballet School Summer performance 2026

18 July 2026–16 July 2027

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.

Royal Opera House
Tours

HerStory of the Royal Opera House

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.

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.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Sip and Sketch: Costume Design Tour

1 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.