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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.
  • Royal Opera House

Opera on the Terrace

26 July 2026

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

  • Thurrock, Essex

  • Tours

Thurrock Workshop Tour

28 July27 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.

A ballerina kneels on the floor of a stage. She is wearing a red dress and her hair is long, dark and hanging by her face. Behind her the stage curtains are open slightly, revealing the lights and seats of the auditorium.
  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

Marianela – Timeless

29 July2 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 August19 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.

Carlos Acosta leaps midair in front of a dark brown backdrop. He wears a suit with a purple shirt. His right arm is outstretched behind him.
  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

Carlos Acosta: Myths and Modern Masters

59 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

1028 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 August30 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 August30 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.

The Paul Hamlyn hall is filled with people. It is illuminated by purple lighting. In the centre a performer addresses the standing crowd.
  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

After Hours

2122 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

2427 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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