Friends get exclusive access to rehearsals and priority booking ahead of the public each Season. Membership is a charitable donation that supports the future of ballet, dance, opera and music.
All Royal Ballet and Opera Friends get:
- Access to rehearsals
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes content
- Earlier access to seats with priority booking
- Subscriptions to the quarterly Royal Ballet and Opera Magazine, the annual Season Guide and a fortnightly e-newsletter
- 10% discount at the Royal Ballet and Opera Shop in store and online
Since their founding in 1962 as the Friends of Covent Garden, our Friends have shown exceptional generosity and loyalty in their ongoing philanthropic support of the Royal Ballet and Opera. We wish to thank especially our Premium and Supporting Friends.
Membership Levels
Friend
From £120 (£10 per month via Direct Debit)
- Priority Booking
Book tickets for our Spring Season from 3 December 2024 at 9am. - Friends' Rehearsals
Opportunity to book one rehearsal ticket and up to three more on a later date if they become available.
Young Friend
From £74 (£6.17 per month via Direct Debit)
Enjoy Friends membership at a reduced price if you are aged 16-30 and receive:
- Priority Booking
Book tickets for our Winter Season from 3 December 2024 at 9am. - Friends' Rehearsals
Opportunity to book one rehearsal ticket and up to three more on a later date if they become available.
Young Friend memberships are available to those aged 16 to 30 only. You will need to provide proof of age. Young Friends do not have access to Young RBO tickets. Please apply separately for Young RBO.
Friend+
From £226 (£18.83 per month via Direct Debit)
- Priority Booking
Book tickets for our Spring Season from 28 November 2024 at 9am. - Friends' Rehearsals
Opportunity to book two rehearsal tickets and up to two more on a later date if they become available.
Supporting Friend
From £540 (£45 per month via Direct Debit)
- Priority Booking
Book tickets for our Spring Season from 26 November 2024 at 9am. - Friends' Rehearsals
Opportunity to book two rehearsal tickets and up to two more on a later date if they become available. - Acknowledgement
Have your name listed on the RBO website.
Premium 1 Friend
From £1450 (£120.83 per month via Direct Debit)
- Priority Booking
Book tickets for our Spring Season from 21 November 2024 at 9am. - Friends' Rehearsals
Opportunity to book two rehearsal tickets and up to two more on a later date if they become available. - Acknowledgement
Have your name listed on the RBO website.
Premium 2 Friend
From £2700 (£225 per month via Direct Debit)
- Priority Booking
Book tickets for our Spring Season from 19 November 2024 at 9am. - Friends' Rehearsals
Opportunity to book up to four rehearsal tickets on your allocated booking date. - Acknowledgement
Have your name listed on the RBO website.
Make the most of your donation
Make your support go further at no extra cost.
Choose to Gift Aid your membership at checkout and we get an extra 25p for every £1 spent.
On behalf of everyone at the Royal Ballet and Opera, thank you for choosing to support us.
Upgrade your membership
Contact our membership team to upgrade your membership.
Become a Patron
Enjoy unrivalled benefits including access to the very best tickets, guaranteed first night seats and a dedicated private Box Office by becoming a Royal Ballet and Opera Patron. Receive the highest tier of Priority Booking and prestigious event invitations, as well as many other exclusive patron perks, by making a philanthropic donation to the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation and help us continue our vital work.
Become an American Friend
If you are based in the USA and wish to support the Royal Ballet and Opera, please consider joining the American Friends of Covent Garden (AFOCG).
Terms and conditions
Memberships are non-refundable donations. Find out our terms and conditions of sale.
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (Company number 480523) Charity Registered (Number 211775)