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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
Summer exclusive: Extended behind the Scenes Tour
10–28 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.

Thurrock, Essex
Tours
Thurrock Workshop Tour
11 August–10 November 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.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Tea and Tour
11 August–30 October 2026
Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Behind the Scenes Tour
11 August–30 November 2026
Take a look in the areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Architecture Tour
12–15 August 2026
Learn about the architecture of our world-famous Victorian theatre and its transformation over the centuries.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Children's Alice in Wonderland Adventure Tour
13–31 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.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Divine Divas Tour
13–16 August 2026
Immerse yourself in the dazzling world of opera’s greatest divas, from Adelina Patti to Angela Gheorghiu, exploring ambition, glamour, rivalry and the star power that shaped operatic history.

Royal Opera House
Tours
HerStory of the Royal Opera House
15 August–3 October 2026
Immerse yourself in the history and stories of the Royal Opera House through the experiences of the incredible women who made it.

Royal Opera House
Tours
Stages and Cells of Covent Garden
16 August–30 October 2026
Join Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice and the Royal Opera House on this outdoor walking tour to discover the relationship between theatre and crime in Covent Garden.

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.
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