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A black and white headshot of a person standing against a light wall wearing a black jacket, black hat, plastic rimmed glasses and a white knitted scarf. It is an image of the German director Philipp Stölzl.

  • Linbury Theatre

  • Opera and music

Insights: Un ballo in maschera

11 November 2026

Join cast and creatives in discussion on their inventive new production of Verdi's Un ballo in maschera.

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Several ballet dancers wearing tutu's stand in a brightly lit dance studio against a mirrored wall. In the corner two other people are coaching.

  • Clore Studio

  • Ballet and dance

Insights: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal – The Nutcracker 

12 November 2026

Watch dancers of The Royal Ballet in rehearsal as they prepare for Peter Wright's classic production of this festive family favourite.

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A black and white headshot of a person standing against a light wall wearing a black jacket, black hat, plastic rimmed glasses and a white knitted scarf. It is an image of the German director PhilippStölzl.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

Un ballo in maschera

30 November–18 December 2026

Verdi’s stirring political drama is recast against a surreal, theatrical backdrop.

A man dressed in a red military jacket, white tights and black boots jumps in front of a large christmas tree with presents underneath.

  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

The Nutcracker

3 December 2026–13 January 2027

Experience the most magical of adventures.

9 ballet dancers perform on stage within 9 brightly lit circular spotlights. All the dancers stand on one foot with their other stretched out.

  • Linbury Theatre

  • Ballet and dance

Stay Tuned

11–19 December 2026

The refreshing Danish dance company Kammerballetten make their Linbury debut with chamber ballets by Sol León and Paul Lightfoot 

The opera singer Tuuli Takala wears a black ballgown and a medieval style headdress and stands in front of a backdrop painted like an astrological sky. She holds her arms outwards as she sings. She is performing as Queen of the Night in The Royal Opera's production of The Magic Flute.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

The Magic Flute

13 December 2026–17 February 2027

Embark on a fantastical adventure for all the family.

An elderly woman representing Erda in Barrie Kosky’s Götterdämmerung is at the centre of the frame. The woman’s expression is somber, she has pale skin and grey hair and is seen through a swirling, surreal, tunnel-like vortex. The scene is distorted as if viewed through spinning glass, with streaks of light, sparks, and warm glowing fragments spiralling around her.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

Götterdämmerung

21 January–7 February 2027

The long-awaited finale of Wagner’s epic Ring cycle.

Close-up side profile of a young woman with pale skin and red hair styled in a loose updo, set against a warm red textured background. Soft lighting highlights her cheekbone and eye as she gazes forward with a calm, neutral expression.

  • Linbury Theatre

  • Opera and music

Good Sometimes Queen

23–29 January 2027

Two Elizabethan heroines. Two extraordinary works for the female voice by Brett Dean.

Several ballet dancers perform on stage, all are wearing white costumes. They perform in front of a yellow and green gradient backdrop with flowing geometric patterns.

  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

Landmarks: Unmissable Ashton

25 January–19 March 2027

Delightful encounters. The beauty of form. A mythical love story – three works from British ballet’s master craftsman.

The choreographer Pam Tanowitz and The Royal Ballet dancer William Bracewell sit facing a mirrored wall against a barre in a well-lit dance studio.

    Once more to this star

    6–13 February 2027

    Pam Tanowitz and William Bracewell come together in this unique creative collaboration between choreographer and dancer.

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