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Two performers romantically embrace. One has long brown hair and is wearing a red dress with black fur lining and she holds onto the head of the other performer who is wearing a paint-specked artist smock jacket. They are Aida Garifullina performing as Musetta and Andrzej Filończyk as Marcello in The Royal Opera’s La bohème.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

La bohème

16–25 July 2026

Young Love in the City of Light.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Tea and Tour

17 July–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

17 July–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

Behind the Scenes Tour

17 July–30 October 2026

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

The Soprano Patrizia Ciofi performs in The Royal Opera’s production of La fille du regiment. She has red hair and is wearing a light green striped gown with white lace-up boots. She is being held up in the air, on her back, by dozens of performers dressed as soldiers wearing army uniform, berets or black helmets. She holds her right hand up to her head in a salute.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

La Fille du régiment

17–24 July 2026

Love conquers all in Donizetti's feel-good operatic comedy about a tomboy raised by an unconventional military ‘family’.

  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

The Royal Ballet School Summer performance 2026

18 July 2026–16 July 2027

Dancers from one of the world’s greatest ballet schools take to the Main Stage in an annual showcase of their remarkable talent and artistry.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

HerStory of the Royal Opera House

18 July–3 October 2026

Immerse yourself in the history and stories of the Royal Opera House through the experiences of the incredible women who made it.

A white woman in an off-the-shoulder, ivory satin gown stands against a dark, smoky background. Her long, wavy hair falls loosely over her shoulders, and she gazes softly forward with a pensive and exhausted expression, illuminated by gentle, diffused light. The air is thick with what looks like battle smoke. The woman represents Elvira in Richard Jones’ production of I Puritani.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

I puritani

19 July 2026

A couple's faith is tested.  

A group of 13 people pose in colourful formal clothing against a textured backdrop with fabric drapes. They are seated on various platforms.

  • Multiple venues

  • Opera and music

Recitals at Lunch

20 July–21 December 2026

Experience an exciting programme of music in the opulent setting of the historic Royal Opera House Crush Room.

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

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Architecture Tour

20 July–15 August 2026

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

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