We’re thrilled to invite our community of Friends to this special event giving you the chance to peek behind the curtain and get closer to the music and dance you love.
You must be a member of RBO to order tickets. Max 4 tickets per Friend. The afternoon session is a repeat of the morning programme.
Come together and embark on exclusive activities to see first-hand just how your support enriches our work, both on and off the stage. With exclusive insights, workshops led by The Royal Ballet and more, this is guaranteed to be a truly special day.
Why not join us?
Become a Friend of RBO and join our vibrant community at the heart of everything we do.
Enjoy access to exclusive events alongside priority booking for all of our performances ahead of the public each Season.
Membership is a charitable donation that supports the future of ballet, dance, opera and music.
Friends Open Day take place throughout the whole of the Royal Opera House, which is a large building with many stairs, escalators and lifts. The flooring in the building varies – some floors are smooth and tiled, and some are carpeted. There is step-free access to the building from the Bow Street entrance and from here, you’ll find the escalators and lifts that take you throughout the building.
Step-free access is the Bow Street entrance.
The lift on the left-hand side of the Main Stage auditorium provides access to the café, Linbury Theatre, Paul Hamlyn Hall, Balcony Restaurant and Crush Room.
The lift on the right-hand side of the Main Stage auditorium provides access to the café, Level 5 Bar, the Piazza Restaurant and Terrace Bar and the Crush Room.
Join our Access Scheme for priority access performance tickets and to personalise your account for your access requirements. See our Accessibility page for more information on access at the Royal Opera House.
The Royal Ballet and Opera is a charity and relies on your support. No matter the size, every gift is critical to our work and helps us to secure the future of ballet and opera.
Your donation will enable us to keep extraordinary work on our stages, inspire the next generation and support the Royal Ballet and Opera's community of artists, technicians and craftspeople.
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Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (Company number 480523) Charity Registered (Number 211775)