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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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A darkened stage with rain water falling from above. In the centre is a two story building, on the upper floor a man lies in a bed with a light behind him, a woman stands over him. Outside the house a man kneels over a body lying on the floor. A stormy lake can be seen painted on the backdrop behind the house.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Rigoletto

13–23 April 2026

Power gets the last laugh.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

13 April–30 June 2026

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

A photograph of a ballet dancer sitting on the floor of a ballet studio as another person stands behind them

Multiple venues
Ballet and dance

Insights: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal

13 April–5 May 2026

Thurrock, Essex
Tours

Thurrock Workshop Tour

14 April–30 June 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 performs in the centre of a golden-lit stage making it look like a sunset. Only the outline of their body is visible making them appear to be in a shadow. They are contorted into a Y-shape, with their right foot en pointe and their left leg high in the air.

Linbury Theatre
Ballet and dance

International Draft Works 2026

16–18 April 2026

New works. Emerging choreographic voices.

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

Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Opera and music

Friends Rehearsals

17 April–4 July 2026

Royal Opera House
Tours

Tea and Tour

18 April–28 June 2026

Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.

Royal Opera House
Tours

HerStory of the Royal Opera House

18 April–21 June 2026

Immerse yourself in the history and stories of the Royal Opera House through the experiences of the incredible women who made it.

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

18 April–6 May 2026

The boundless imagination of one creative mind.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Sip and Sketch: Costume Design Tour

19 April–24 May 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.