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A man in a patterned coat stands with arms outstretched, addressing a seated group of adults and children in an open indoor space. The group appears engaged, sitting on a wooden floor with tables and chairs in the background.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Children's Alice in Wonderland Adventure Tour

31 August 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
Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

31 August–30 November 2026

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

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

Royal Opera House

Architecture Tour

2 September–17 December 2026

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

A blurred image of Steven McRae and Vasko Vassilev in rehearsal. Both wear black, Vassilev plays his violin while McRae moves in front with arms partially outstretched

Linbury Theatre

Insights: The McRae / Vassilev Project

2 September 2026

Join the cast and creatives behind The McRae / Vassliev Project and learn more about the collaboration between Steven McRae and Vasko Vassilev, and the works of violinist Niccolo Paganini, who has inspired this project.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Tea and Tour

4 September–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.

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

Main Stage
Opera and music
Ballet and dance

Friends Rehearsals

8 September 2026–10 July 2027

A black and white image of director Evgeny Titov, he wears black trousers and a black t-shirt and sits with his back against a concrete wall.

Clore Studio

Insights: Parsifal

8 September 2026

Join cast and creatives in conversation about Evgeny Titov's bold new production of Wagner's Parsifal.

Two performers embrace passionately on a stage in front of a backdrop of a house that has images of red roses and handwriting projected onto the entire space.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Don Giovanni

10 September–15 October 2026

Includes Young RBO prices

Mozart’s darkest opera returns.

Linbury Theatre
Ballet and dance

The McRae / Vassilev Project

11–19 September 2026

Two masters of their craft. One stage. A showstopping fusion of exceptional music and dance.

I would be here if I could: The Mirrorbox

12–13 September 2026

Step inside the Mirrorbox at the Royal Opera House on 12 - 13 September to hear a message from someone who loves this place but can no longer visit. This free interactive sculpture shares messages from people living with ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) and Long Covid, connecting them with places they love but can no longer physically reach.

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