Available for 16-25 year olds
Get £30 tickets to performances on our Main Stage by joining Young RBO for free.
Whether you already are a seasoned lover of the ballet and opera, a student new to London looking for unique nights out or simply looking for cheap theatre tickets, join Young RBO today to get access to discounted £30 tickets to performances on our Main Stage, invites to exclusive Young RBO nights and more.
Benefits of joining Young RBO
- Two £30 tickets for selected performances on our Main Stage
- Free access to Royal Ballet and Opera Stream, so you can watch over 100 productions, behind-the-scenes features and more
- Priority booking one day before tickets go on sale to general public
- Invitations to exclusive Young RBO nights and events
- Our monthly newsletter
- Exclusive offers and discounts
- No membership costs - It's free to sign-up
How to book Young RBO tickets
- Create an account, making sure to add your date of birth
- Ensure you're signed in
- Select your chosen seats for any eligible performance. This can be done by selecting the £30 price filter in the seat map or seat selector
- Bring your ID on the day of the performance
Young RBO Nights
Join us for exclusive Young RBO Nights
Join us for our exclusive Young RBO Nights, where we take over the auditorium, giving you the chance to experience world-class ballet and opera with friends.
Upcoming Young RBO Nights:
La bohème — 14 January 2025 at 7.30pm
Romeo and Juliet — 15 May 2025 at 7.30pm
More information
Create an account and enter your details making sure you include your date of birth. Once set up you will automatically be added to the Young RBO scheme.
Sign in to your Royal Ballet and Opera account to see the £30 tickets. Select your seats using the £30 price filter in the seat map.
Young RBO tickets are available in all areas of the Main Stage auditorium, subject to availability.
The £30 Young RBO tickets are only available for performances on our Main Stage at the moment.
You can book up to two tickets per production. There are a limited number of Young RBO tickets available per performance so you'll need to book early to avoid disappointment. All guests must be aged between 16-25. Booking tickets for anyone over the age of 25 is not permitted as part of the scheme.
You may be asked for proof of age when you show your ticket. Passports, driving licenses or proof of age cards are all accepted as valid forms of ID.
You'll need to make sure you have opted in to receive emails from us to get your monthly Young RBO newsletter and additional emails with details about performances. To make sure you receive all information about ticket releases, you'll also need to update your contact preferences in your account.
Terms and Conditions
You can book up to two Young RBO tickets per performance and we reserve the right to cancel or refund any ticket purchases over this limit. Seats are available throughout the Main Stage auditorium, subject to availability.
Young RBO tickets are not available for Friday evening performances and all Saturday and Sunday performances or on selected opening nights. Unfortunately, performances in the Linbury Theatre are not included in Young RBO scheme.
Anyone attending a performance using a Young RBO ticket should be aged 16–25. IDs may be checked on the door. We accept Passports, driving licences and proof of age cards, such as the PASS card.
Unfortunately, the following 2024/2025 Season performances won't be included in Young RBO tickets:
- Cinderella
- Die Walküre
- Opening nights for: Eugene Onegin, The Tales of Hoffmann, MADDADDAM, Festen and Semele
Other ways to support ballet and opera
Become a Young Friend
The Royal Ballet and Opera Young Friend scheme for ages 16-30 allows you to book ahead of general on sale as well as get exclusive deals and attend special Friends rehearsals.
For just £6 a month you can access:
- Priority booking: Be amongst the first to get your tickets. It's the perfect way to secure your favourite seats ahead of the crowds
- Watch rehearsals: See new and much-loved classics before everyone else at a fraction of the price
- Invitations to exclusive events: Join us for Friends-only events and get to know your fellow members
- Keep up-to-date with what's on: You'll receive a quarterly magazine with exclusive interviews and news from the Royal Opera and Ballet
- Discount in our shop: Get 10% off both online and in store
- The opportunity to support the future of ballet and opera
Prices vary by Friend level and may change annually. Friends membership lasts for 12 months. If you have paid for your membership by Direct Debit in monthly instalments, you have agreed to pay the full membership amount. All memberships are a non-refundable donation to the Royal Opera House.
Supporters
Young RBO is generously made possible by the Sir Lloyd and Lady Dorfman OBE, the Bunting Family, Sir Simon and Lady Robey, the John Browne Charitable Trust and the Laidlaw Opera Trust.
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (Company number 480523) Charity Registered (Number 211775)