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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.

Thurrock, Essex
Tours
Thurrock Workshop Tour
28 July–27 October 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.

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.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Carlos Acosta: Myths and Modern Masters
5–9 August 2026
Carlos Acosta returns to the Royal Opera House stage with a diverse programme of classic and modern works.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Summer exclusive: Extended behind the Scenes Tour
10–28 August 2026
Explore rarely-seen areas in this two and a half hour summer tour of the Royal Opera House, with access to rarely seen technical spaces and a refreshment break.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Tea and Tour
14 August–30 October 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
Stages and Cells of Covent Garden
16 August–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
Tours
After Hours
21–22 August 2026
Join us after hours at the Royal Opera House for a new, late-night experience featuring talks, tours, demonstrations, installations and other activities throughout our iconic Covent Garden home, culminating in a silent disco in the Paul Hamlyn Hall.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Beyond the Bridge Tour: Celebrating 100 Years of The Royal Ballet School
24–27 August 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.
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