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All events Opera and Music Ballet and Dance

A darkened stage with rain water falling from above. In the centre is a two story building, on the upper floor a man lies in a bed with a light behind him, a woman stands over him. Outside the house a man kneels over a body lying on the floor. A stormy lake can be seen painted on the backdrop behind the house.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Rigoletto

20–23 April 2026

Power gets the last laugh.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

21 April–26 July 2026

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

A ballet dancer wearing a green and white striped leotard is being held up by their shoulders, back and legs by five other ballet dancers, dressed similarly. They are on their back facing upwards with one arm stretched out above their head. In the background, another dancer wearing a similarly patterned leotard stands tall looking over. The stage is set with green and white stripes that match the dancers' leotards.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance

Wayne McGregor: Alchemies

22 April–6 May 2026

The boundless imagination of one creative mind.

Nine people pose, either sitting down or standing, in a photography studio. Behind them different colour fabrics are draped over boards. They are all members of The Jette Parker Artists Programme.

Clore Studio
Opera and music

Insights: Tales of Love and Loss

22 April 2026

Join the Jette Parker Artists as they prepare to bring Tales of Love and Loss to the Linbury Theatre Stage.

Paul Hamlyn Hall
Opera and music

Live at Lunch

24 April–10 July 2026

Free performances featuring Royal Ballet and Opera and guest artists. Admittance subject to capacity.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance

Mayerling

25 April–18 May 2026

When all-consuming passion becomes a royal scandal.

Royal Opera House
Workshops and activities

Family Sundays

26 April–14 June 2026

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

Royal Opera House

Tea Dance

27 April–6 July 2026

Come dancing and cha-cha-cha along to the Royal Opera House Dance Band, in beautiful surroundings that combine grandeur and elegance.

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

27 April–20 July 2026

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

A chorus of singers stand on a stairs on a stage with their arms raised in the air, they are holding up a book with has a gold star embossed on the front. At the centre front, a character wearing red trousers lunges forward holding their chest. Behind them on the stairs leading up are two others, one has their right arm in the air holding up what looks like a knife. The character behind them leans on a crutch.

Clore Studio
Opera and music

Insights: Samson et Dalila

27 April 2026

Ahead of the return of Richard Jones’ vibrant production of Camille Saint-Saëns’ opera, cast and creatives explore this biblical epic of faith and loyalty.