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Two dancers appear in the Paul Hamlyn Hall. The man wears a black leggings and a black vest. The woman wears a white leotard and tutu. A crowd sit around them.

Royal Opera House
Opera and music
Ballet and dance

Live at Lunch

25 September–27 November 2026

Join us in the Royal Opera House's iconic Paul Hamlyn Hall for a new series of engaging lunchtime events and concerts.

A group of people wearing different colour clothes pose either sitting or standing in a photographers studio which is decorated with draped partitions.

Linbury Theatre
Opera and music

JPA @ 25: Jukebox

25 September 2026

Two performances. Two programmes. You decide the music. Get to know the singers and music staff of the programme during the matinee performance and vote live for the songs and arias to be performed in full in the evening concert.

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

Royal Opera House

Architecture Tour

26 September–17 December 2026

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

Royal Opera House
Tours

Step into the Spotlight: An exclusive on-stage tour

27 September 2026

Explore the Main Stage of the Royal Opera House. See behind the scenes, witness technical demos and see how productions come to life with this rare opportunity to stand on our stage.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Stages and Cells of Covent Garden

27 September–30 October 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
Opera and music

Opera on the Terrace

27 September 2026

Enjoy an evening of Italian-inspired dining and live opera on the terrace of the Royal Opera House.

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Main auditorium of the Royal Opera House.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance

Friends Rehearsals

28 September 2026–10 July 2027

Royal Ballet and Opera Friends have the opportunity to purchase tickets to open rehearsals.

Royal Opera House
Tours

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

29 September–6 October 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.

Thurrock, Essex
Tours

Thurrock Workshop Tour

29 September–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.

Several ballet dancers perform on stage in a dimly lit space with haze.

Linbury Theatre
Ballet and dance

Three Short Ballets

29 September–2 October 2026

Northern Ballet returns to the Linbury Theatre with a programme of fiery revivals and a world premiere.