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In the centre of the stage stands a large sculpture of a clown’s torso. They have a blue face, gold hair, a red nose and a few gold teeth and hold up a slot machine in one arm and a gold bag filled with arcade chips in the other. A performer wearing blue striped tracksuit bottoms holds up another performer wearing the same clothes. Behind them stands a performer wearing gold trousers. The stage is backlit with eerie red lighting which shows the outline of a line of performers.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Samson et Dalila

29 May–3 June 2026

When Samson falls in love with Dalila, his strength – both physical and spiritual – is put to the test.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance

So Are We: León and Lightfoot

11–20 June 2026

Two works of passion and yearning by the acclaimed contemporary choreographic duo.

Multiple venues
Workshops and activities
Festivals
Opera and music

RBO/SHIFT 2026

4–7 June 2026

Think differently.

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Main Stage
Ballet and dance

La Fille mal gardée

27 May–9 June 2026

A ballet of pure sunshine.

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

28 May–29 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

28 May–31 August 2026

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

Main Stage
Opera and music

Peter Grimes

28 May 2026

In a close-knit village, an outcast turns to the punishing sea.

Two people wearing all black clothing sit on the floor of a wooden paneled room – one wears a long leather jacket. The top half of the room is light coloured panel and the bottom half is dark coloured paneling. The image is black and white and is from a press shoot for Sol León and Paul Lightfoot’s production So are We at The Royal Ballet.

Clore Studio
Ballet and dance

Insights: So Are We – León and Lightfoot

29 May 2026

Join dancers and creatives behind So Are We: León and Lightfoot in conversation about this exciting and stirring mixed programme which comes to the Main Stage in June.

Royal Opera House
Workshops and activities

Family Sundays

31 May–14 June 2026

Discover opera, ballet and the Royal Opera House with fun-packed creative activities for all the family.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Beyond the Bridge Afternoon Tea and Tour: Celebrating 100 Years of The Royal Ballet School

1 June–14 July 2026

Mark the centenary of The Royal Ballet School with this afternoon tea and tour, offering a rare opportunity to explore the School and its historic connection to the Royal Opera House.