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Two performers embrace passionately on a green-lit stage. Behind them are two other performers looking on. They are performing in The Royal Opera's production of Carmen.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

Carmen

29 October–21 November 2026

Be seduced by the untameable heroine of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.

Several ballet dancers wearing tutu's stand in a brightly lit dance studio against a mirrored wall. In the corner two other people are coaching.

  • Clore Studio

  • Ballet and dance

Insights: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal – Visionaries: Robbins and MacMillan 

29 October 2026

Watch dancers of The Royal Ballet in rehearsal as they prepare for this mixed programme featuring two 20th century masterpieces.

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A group of women sit around holding their arms upwards placing one hand in front of the other. The image is black and white and artistic.

    Madam

    3–4 November 2026

    A celebration of the pioneering woman who set the standard for British ballet.

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    Three ballet dancers perform together wearing light coloured dresses in front of a blue backdrop on a stage.

    • Main Stage

    • Ballet and dance

    Visionaries: Robbins and MacMillan

    9–28 November 2026

    Revel in the beauty of two 20th-century ballet masterpieces.

    A black and white headshot of a person standing against a light wall wearing a black jacket, black hat, plastic rimmed glasses and a white knitted scarf. It is an image of the German director Philipp Stölzl.

    • Linbury Theatre

    • Opera and music

    Insights: Un ballo in maschera

    11 November 2026

    Join cast and creatives in discussion on their inventive new production of Verdi's Un ballo in maschera.

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    Several ballet dancers wearing tutu's stand in a brightly lit dance studio against a mirrored wall. In the corner two other people are coaching.

    • Clore Studio

    • Ballet and dance

    Insights: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal – The Nutcracker 

    12 November 2026

    Watch dancers of The Royal Ballet in rehearsal as they prepare for Peter Wright's classic production of this festive family favourite.

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    9 ballet dancers perform on stage within 9 brightly lit circular spotlights. All the dancers stand on one foot with their other stretched out.

      Stay Tuned

      28 November 2026–2 January 2027

      The refreshing Danish dance company Kammerballetten make their Linbury debut with chamber ballets by Sol León and Paul Lightfoot 

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      A black and white headshot of a person standing against a light wall wearing a black jacket, black hat, plastic rimmed glasses and a white knitted scarf. It is an image of the German director PhilippStölzl.

      • Main Stage

      • Opera and music

      Un ballo in maschera

      30 November–18 December 2026

      Verdi’s stirring political drama is recast against a surreal, theatrical backdrop.

      A man dressed in a red military jacket, white tights and black boots jumps in front of a large christmas tree with presents underneath.

      • Main Stage

      • Ballet and dance

      The Nutcracker

      3 December 2026–13 January 2027

      Experience the most magical of adventures.

      The opera singer Tuuli Takala wears a black ballgown and a medieval style headdress and stands in front of a backdrop painted like an astrological sky. She holds her arms outwards as she sings. She is performing as Queen of the Night in The Royal Opera's production of The Magic Flute.

      • Main Stage

      • Opera and music

      The Magic Flute

      13 December 2026–17 February 2027

      Embark on a fantastical adventure for all the family.

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