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A darkened stage with rain water falling from above. In the centre is a two story building, on the upper floor a man lies in a bed with a light behind him, a woman stands over him. Outside the house a man kneels over a body lying on the floor. A stormy lake can be seen painted on the backdrop behind the house.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Rigoletto

25 March–23 April 2026

Power gets the last laugh.

Royal Opera House
Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

15 March–30 May 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

Tea and Tour

15 March–24 May 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

HerStory of the Royal Opera House

15 March–24 May 2026

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

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

16 March–20 July 2026

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

Main Stage
Opera and music

Insights: The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in Rehearsal – Rigoletto

16 March 2026

Join Sir Mark Elder as he leads members of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in a rehearsal of Verdi's Rigoletto.

Nine ballet dancers stand on stage. They are all wearing the same white lace dress, pink pointe slippers, and a white translucent veil that is draped over their heads giving them ghostly appearances. They also have small translucent jeweled wings on their backs. They all hold their arms in front of them, their hands crossing over their wrists. They are Artists of The Royal Ballet performing in Giselle.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance

Giselle

16–20 March 2026

A love that haunts.

Thurrock, Essex
Tours

Thurrock Workshop Tour

17 March–26 May 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.

A surreal image divided into two contrasting halves - on the left, a nude figure representing Erda in Barrie Kosky's production of Wagner's Siegfried lies on the ground. She is covered in soil and curled in a fetal position in a misty, dark teal forest environment with scattered rocks and tangled roots; on the right, intense orange flames rage, consuming the space with bright fire and embers, creating a stark contrast between calm and chaos.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Siegfried

17 March–6 April 2026

An epic tale of courage and transformation.

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

17 March–5 May 2026