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A ballet dancer performs in the centre of a golden-lit stage making it look like a sunset. Only the outline of their body is visible making them appear to be in a shadow. They are contorted into a Y-shape, with their right foot en pointe and their left leg high in the air.

Linbury Theatre
Ballet and dance

International Draft Works 2026

16–18 April 2026

New works. Emerging choreographic voices.

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

Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Opera and music

Friends Rehearsals

17 April–4 July 2026

Royal Opera House
Tours

HerStory of the Royal Opera House

18 April–21 June 2026

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

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

18 April–6 May 2026

The boundless imagination of one creative mind.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Sip and Sketch: Costume Design Tour

19 April 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.

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 April–20 July 2026

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

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.

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 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.