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  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Children's Alice in Wonderland Adventure Tour

24–27 October 2026

Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole and explore the curious world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. For children ages 5-11 years old.

  • Royal Opera House

Tea and Tour

25 October–20 December 2026

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

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  • Crush Room

  • Opera and music

Recitals at Lunch

26 October 2026–26 April 2027

Join us for an exciting programme of performances curated by our musicians in the intimate setting of the historic Royal Opera House Crush Room.

  • Thurrock, Essex

  • Tours

Thurrock Workshop Tour

27 October–1 December 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 auditorium of the Royal Opera House.

  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

Friends Rehearsals

27 October 2026–10 July 2027

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

  • Multiple venues

  • Workshops and activities

Barbie | Royal Ballet Craft Activities

28–31 October 2026

Create your own magic with craft activities for all the family, inspired by The Royal Ballet's collaboration with Barbie®.

  • Online only

  • Ballet and dance

World Ballet Day

29 October 2026

Thursday 29 October 2026 marks the return of World Ballet Day, a global celebration of dance. This year's theme celebrates the stories behind the art form of ballet.

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  • Royal Opera House

  • Workshops and activities

Barbie | Royal Ballet – Storytelling

29–30 October 2026

Journey into the magic with a storytelling experience for all the family, inspired by The Royal Ballet's collaboration with Barbie®.

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  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

Carmen

29 October–21 November 2026

Includes Young RBO prices

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

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  • Multiple venues

Insights: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal

29 October 2026–26 February 2027

Watch Royal Ballet dancers and coaches in rehearsal as they prepare some of the works they will soon perform on stage.

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