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  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

25 April–31 July 2026

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

The ballet dancer Matthew Ball is performing as Crown Prince Rudolf in Mayerling. He kneels on the floor of the stage with green fabric lined folding doors behind him. In his arms he holds up the ballet dancer Melissa Hamilton, who is performing as Mary Vetsera. He kisses her lips, as her legs wrap around his back and neck. Their bodies are contorted to create a T-shape. 

  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

Mayerling

25 April–18 May 2026

When all-consuming passion becomes a royal scandal.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Workshops and activities

Family Sundays

26 April–14 June 2026

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

Tea Dance at the Royal Opera House © Sim Canetty-Clarke

  • Royal Opera House

Tea Dance

27 April–6 July 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

27 April–20 July 2026

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

A chorus of singers stand on a stairs on a stage with their arms raised in the air, they are holding up a book with has a gold star embossed on the front. At the centre front, a character wearing red trousers lunges forward holding their chest. Behind them on the stairs leading up are two others, one has their right arm in the air holding up what looks like a knife. The character behind them leans on a crutch.

  • Clore Studio

  • Opera and music

Insights: Samson et Dalila

27 April 2026

Ahead of the return of Richard Jones’ vibrant production of Camille Saint-Saëns’ opera, cast and creatives explore this biblical epic of faith and loyalty.  

  • Thurrock, Essex

  • Tours

Thurrock Workshop Tour

28 April–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.

A ballet dancer wearing a green and white striped leotard is being held up by their shoulders, back and legs by five other ballet dancers, dressed similarly. They are on their back facing upwards with one arm stretched out above their head. In the background, another dancer wearing a similarly patterned leotard stands tall looking over. The stage is set with green and white stripes that match the dancers' leotards.  

  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

Wayne McGregor: Alchemies

28 April–6 May 2026

The boundless imagination of one creative mind.

  • Linbury Theatre

  • Opera and music

Tales of Love and Loss

1–9 May 2026

The Jette Parker Artists shine a light on three women composers.

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

  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

  • Opera and music

Friends Rehearsals

2 May 2026–10 July 2027

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