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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
Tours
Children's Alice in Wonderland Adventure Tour
21 July–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.

Main Stage
Opera and music
Jette Parker Artists Summer Performance 2026
26 July 2026
The future stars of opera take to the Main Stage for their exciting annual showcase.

Thurrock, Essex
Tours
Thurrock Workshop Tour
28 July–27 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.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Marianela – Timeless
29 July–2 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 August–19 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.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Carlos Acosta: Myths and Modern Masters
5–9 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
12–28 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
After Hours
21–22 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.

Linbury Theatre
Insights: The McRae / Vassilev Project
3 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.
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