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Royal Opera House
Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

30 April–31 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

30 April–6 May 2026

The boundless imagination of one creative mind.

Linbury Theatre
Opera and music

Tales of Love and Loss

1–9 May 2026

The Jette Parker Artists shine a light on three women composers.

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

Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Opera and music

Friends Rehearsals

2 May 2026–10 July 2027

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

Royal Opera House
Tours

Architecture Tour

4 May–23 July 2026

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

The ballet dancer Matthew Ball is performing as Crown Prince Rudolf in Mayerling. He kneels on the floor of the stage with green fabric lined folding doors behind him. In his arms he holds up the ballet dancer Melissa Hamilton, who is performing as Mary Vetsera. He kisses her lips, as her legs wrap around his back and neck. Their bodies are contorted to create a T-shape.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance

Mayerling

4–18 May 2026

When all-consuming passion becomes a royal scandal.

The tenor Allan Clayton stands with his back to the audience on stage performing the role of Peter Grimes in The Royal Opera’s Peter Grimes. He is wearing yellow fishing overalls and holds one arm upwards and looks up. Above, a performer wearing the same yellow fishing overalls appears to dangle by one foot in the air, their long brown curly hair draping over their face as they are suspended.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Peter Grimes

5–28 May 2026

In a close-knit village, an exiled man turns to the punishing sea.

A photograph of a ballet dancer sitting on the floor of a ballet studio as another person stands behind them

Multiple venues
Ballet and dance

Insights: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal

5 May 2026

Paul Hamlyn Hall
Opera and music

Live at Lunch

8 May–10 July 2026

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

Royal Opera House
Workshops and activities

Family Sundays

10 May–14 June 2026

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

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