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A pair of white 60s style framed sunglasses sit in amongst green grass. They represent the glasses worn by Kurt Cobain in The Royal Opera’s production of Last Days.

Linbury Theatre
Opera and music

Last Days

Last Days

15 December 2025 - 3 January 2026

Outside noise. Inside turmoil.

The stage is set with a large modernist concrete doorway with a tall window either side, three circular lights on the ceiling and five white flowerpots filled with white flowers. In the centre of the doorway, a performer dressed as a bride in a white dress holds up a bouquet of flowers in an angry pose, her veil sits on the floor. A chorus of performers, some of them are dressed in black and white maid uniforms and others in smart suits, look on.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Ariodante

Ariodante

17 - 21 December 2025

Court conspiracy meets baroque opera in Handel’s astonishing Ariodante, starring Emily D’Angelo and Jacquelyn Stucker.

An opera singer wearing a blue Oriental-style tunic with gold banding stands in the centre. Nine performers wearing white Oriental-style tunics and white oriental-style face masks point swords towards the opera singer's head. The swords have red blood stains painted on them and are bound with red ribbon which flows down the performer's arms.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Turandot

Turandot

15 December 2025 - 4 February 2026

A cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor.

The opera singer Joyce El-Khoury performs as Violetta Valéry in The Royal Opera’s production of La traviata. She wears a whitw off shoulder ballgown with yellow embroidered flowers at the bust, a diamond antique-style necklace and she have a white chiffon scarf draped over her forearms. In her hand she holds a fan. She leans against the opera singer Sergey Romanovsky who is performing as Alfredo Germont who is wearing a navy-blue tailed coat and white shirt. His head is facing Violetta passionately, as though they are tenderly embracing.

Main Stage
Opera and music

La traviata

La traviata

8 January - 17 February 2026

Live and love, to the last breath.

The ballet dancer Natalia Osipova walks on stage in a black dress and bare feet. She appears transparent and blurry, her image doubled behind her as though in movement. Behind her, multiple ballet dancers are blurry as though in movement. They are performing in The Royal Ballet’s production of Woolf Works.

Main Stage
Ballet and dance

Woolf Works

Woolf Works

17 January - 13 February 2026

Echoes, memories, words...

A performer wears a decoratively carved horn skull as a mask and painted steel armour over a white shirt. Their arms are outstretched, and they are holding a sword in their left hand. They are flanked by two women wearing medieval style ballgowns. Behind them are the chorus, all wearing medieval-style clothing. They are performing the Royal Opera production Rigoletto.

Main Stage
Opera and music

Rigoletto

Rigoletto

25 March - 23 April 2026

Power gets the last laugh.

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

Giselle

14 February - 20 March 2026

A love that haunts.

In Cinemas

A photo of the Royal Opera House Main Stage during a production of The Nutcracker. A large, beautifully decorated Christmas tree stands in the middle of the stage. Clara, dressed in white, stands in front of the tree with her back to the audience and points up in amazement. To the side Herr Drosselmeyer looks on in a blue cape and also points at the Christmas tree.

Ballet and dance

Live in cinemas: The Nutcracker

Live in cinemas: The Nutcracker

Journey into a magical kingdom and watch Peter Wright’s enchanting production of The Nutcracker live in cinemas from Wednesday 10 December 2025.

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A man and a woman embrace in a production image of La traviata. The woman, playing the character of Violetta Valery, is wearing a white dress and is at the front of the embrace. The man wearing, playing the character of Giorgio Germont, is wearing a dark suit and stands behind her.

Opera and music

Live in cinemas: La traviata

Live in cinemas: La traviata

Live and love, to the last breath. Watch Richard Eyre’s production of Verdi's sublime opera live in cinemas from Wednesday 14 January 2026.

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The ballet dancer Natalia Osipova walks on stage in a black dress and bare feet. She appears transparent and blurry, her image doubled behind her as though in movement. Behind her, multiple ballet dancers are blurry as though in movement. They are performing in The Royal Ballet’s production of Woolf Works.

Ballet and dance

Live in cinemas: Woolf Works

Live in cinemas: Woolf Works

Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor’s experimental ballet triptych inspired by the genre-defying works and writings of Virginia Woolf, set to an original score by Max Richter. Watch W...

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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.

Ballet and dance

Live in cinemas: Giselle

Live in cinemas: Giselle

Experience the quintessential Romantic ballet in Peter Wright’s atmospheric and bewitching production. Watch Giselle live in cinemas from Tuesday 3 March 2026.

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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.

Opera and music

Live in cinemas: Siegfried

Live in cinemas: Siegfried

Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky return for the triumphant third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Watch live in cinemas from Tuesday 31 March 2026.

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Tuuli Takala is performing as The Queen of The Night in The Royal Opera’s production of The Magic Flute. She stands in the centre of the stage with their arms spread outwards. The mesh from her long black ballgown draped out from her wrists. The stage behind her is set in blue and black brushstrokes with white dots making up the constellation of stars.

Ballet and dance

In cinemas: The Magic Flute

In cinemas: The Magic Flute

Watch Mozart's enchanting quest for love and wisdom in cinemas from Tuesday 21 April 2026.

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On RBO Stream

The Nutcracker (2022)

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Ballet and dance

The Nutcracker (2022)

The Nutcracker (2022)

A festive treat for the whole family.

A woman in a blue dress holds hands with a man in a grey suit. They stand on stage in front of a crowd of people dressed in colourful and warm winter clothes. Snow falls from above.

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Swan Lake (2024)

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Ballet and dance

Swan Lake (2024)

Swan Lake (2024)

Where love meets legend, carried on the wings of Tchaikovsky’s timeless music.

The Nutcracker (2025): The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal

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Ballet and dance

The Nutcracker (2025): The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal

The Nutcracker (2025): The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal

Dancers of The Royal Ballet rehearse Peter Wright's dazzling production of The Nutcracker.

The Marriage of Figaro (2024)

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Opera and music

The Marriage of Figaro (2024)

The Marriage of Figaro (2024)

It’s Figaro’s wedding, and you’re invited to join the Almaviva household for an uproarious day of revelation and scandal.

A woman in a dark teal coloured coat holds it close to her body as snow falls around

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Opera and music

La bohème (2022)

La bohème (2022)

A spark of love is kindled in Puccini’s passionate opera

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (2017)

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Ballet and dance

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (2017)

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (2017)

Follow Alice down the rabbit hole in this ballet interpretation of Lewis Carroll's children’s classic.

Swan Lake (2022)

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Ballet and dance

Swan Lake (2022)

Swan Lake (2022)

A powerful tale of love and treachery.

A flatlay on a light brown wooden surface of 4 images of the same person in different styles: the first is a painted style and they wear their long brown hair down, the second is a black and white photograph with their hair up, the third is a retor-style photograph with 70s brown tones and the fourth is an image of the same person on a smart phone screen.

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Opera and music

The Makropulos Case (2025): Insights

The Makropulos Case (2025): Insights

Cast and creatives discuss Katie Mitchell's new production of Janáček’s haunting and enigmatic masterpiece.

Ariodante in concert (2021)

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Opera and music

Ariodante in concert (2021)

Ariodante in concert (2021)

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House perform Handel's Ariodante in concert under the baton of Christian Curnyn.

The Magic Flute (2017)

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Opera and music

The Magic Flute (2017)

The Magic Flute (2017)

David McVicar's production of The Magic Flute weaves an enchanting tale from start to finish.

two dancers embrace under a light. Their shadows are behind them and are coloured pink green and yellow

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Ballet and dance

An American in Paris (2025)

An American in Paris (2025)

Revel in the ballet scene from Christopher Wheeldon's Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris.

Other Events

A film camera in the corner overlooks the back of Resident Choreographer Sir Wayne Mcgregor as he watches three dancers of The Royal Ballet rehearse in the centre of a studio. One dancer is leaning against another and the third is performing behind them.

Royal Opera House
Ballet and dance
Opera and music
Workshops and activities

Insights

Insights

Discover more about our productions through a variety of talks, workshops and events, showcasing the world-class artists and creators working on stage and behind the scenes.

Behind the Scenes Tour

Royal Opera House
Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

Behind the Scenes Tour

15 December 2025 - 31 March 2026

Take a look in the areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops.

Tea and Tour

Royal Opera House
Tours

Tea and Tour

Tea and Tour

19 December 2025 - 15 March 2026

Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.

Jukebox for Meet the Young Artists Week 2018, The Crush Room © 2018 ROH. Photographed by Roger Way

Multiple venues
Opera and music

Recitals at Lunch

Recitals at Lunch

15 December 2025 - 27 April 2026

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

Live at Lunch

Paul Hamlyn Hall
Opera and music

Live at Lunch

Live at Lunch

16 January - 24 April 2026

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

Sip and Sketch: Costume Design Tour

Royal Opera House
Tours

Sip and Sketch: Costume Design Tour

Sip and Sketch: Costume Design Tour

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.

Family Sundays

Royal Opera House
Workshops and activities

Family Sundays

Family Sundays

18 January - 26 April 2026

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

HerStory of the Royal Opera House

Royal Opera House
Tours

HerStory of the Royal Opera House

HerStory of the Royal Opera House

11 January - 15 March 2026

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