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The Royal Opera perform Il Trovatore. A man stands against a black background in armour, looking out over a troop of soldiers in metal helmets.
  • Main Stage
  • Opera and music
Il trovatore
Il trovatore
22 March - 19 July 2025
Verdi’s opera of obsession and superstition returns to the Royal Opera House.
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A dancer in black clothing stands on the stage at the fore of the photo. A violinist and a harpist are sat behind the dancer accompanying her.
  • Linbury Theatre
  • Ballet and dance
Giselle...
Giselle...
Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival presents a modern theatrical twist on the Romantic ballet Giselle.
More info
Two dancers dressed in black appear behind a series of black frames on a white background. One dancer is in front of the other. The dancer behind has their arms raised whilst the dancer in front leans to the side
  • Linbury Theatre
  • Ballet and dance
Close Up
Close Up
21 March 2025
Dance, live music and video technologies combine in this study of physicality, part of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival.
More info
Aigul Akhmetshina in Damiano Michieletto's Carmen, The Royal Opera
  • Main Stage
  • Opera and music
Carmen
Carmen
9 April - 3 July 2025
The untamable heroine of Bizet’s ever-popular opera returns.
More info
Balanchine: Three Signature Works
  • Main Stage
  • Ballet and dance
Balanchine: Three Signature Works
Balanchine: Three Signature Works
28 March - 8 April 2025
Sensuous and shimmering beauty in three works by the man who defined American ballet.
More info
Production photo of Turandot, The Royal Opera ©2023 Marc Brenner
  • Main Stage
  • Opera and music
Turandot
Turandot
22 March - 19 April 2025
Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor.
More info
Ballet dancers performing onstage as Romeo and Juliet.
  • Main Stage
  • Ballet and dance
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
21 March - 26 May 2025
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet.
More info
The Royal Opera perform Il Trovatore. A man stands against a black background in armour, looking out over a troop of soldiers in metal helmets.
  • Main Stage
  • Opera and music
Il trovatore
Il trovatore
22 March - 19 July 2025
Verdi’s opera of obsession and superstition returns to the Royal Opera House.
More info
A dancer in black clothing stands on the stage at the fore of the photo. A violinist and a harpist are sat behind the dancer accompanying her.
  • Linbury Theatre
  • Ballet and dance
Giselle...
Giselle...
Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival presents a modern theatrical twist on the Romantic ballet Giselle.
More info
Two dancers dressed in black appear behind a series of black frames on a white background. One dancer is in front of the other. The dancer behind has their arms raised whilst the dancer in front leans to the side
  • Linbury Theatre
  • Ballet and dance
Close Up
Close Up
21 March 2025
Dance, live music and video technologies combine in this study of physicality, part of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival.
More info
Aigul Akhmetshina in Damiano Michieletto's Carmen, The Royal Opera
  • Main Stage
  • Opera and music
Carmen
Carmen
9 April - 3 July 2025
The untamable heroine of Bizet’s ever-popular opera returns.
More info
Balanchine: Three Signature Works
  • Main Stage
  • Ballet and dance
Balanchine: Three Signature Works
Balanchine: Three Signature Works
28 March - 8 April 2025
Sensuous and shimmering beauty in three works by the man who defined American ballet.
More info
Production photo of Turandot, The Royal Opera ©2023 Marc Brenner
  • Main Stage
  • Opera and music
Turandot
Turandot
22 March - 19 April 2025
Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor.
More info
Ballet dancers performing onstage as Romeo and Juliet.
  • Main Stage
  • Ballet and dance
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
21 March - 26 May 2025
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet.
More info
The Royal Opera perform Il Trovatore. A man stands against a black background in armour, looking out over a troop of soldiers in metal helmets.
  • Main Stage
  • Opera and music
Il trovatore
Il trovatore
22 March - 19 July 2025
Verdi’s opera of obsession and superstition returns to the Royal Opera House.
More info
A dancer in black clothing stands on the stage at the fore of the photo. A violinist and a harpist are sat behind the dancer accompanying her.
  • Linbury Theatre
  • Ballet and dance
Giselle...
Giselle...
Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival presents a modern theatrical twist on the Romantic ballet Giselle.
More info
Two dancers dressed in black appear behind a series of black frames on a white background. One dancer is in front of the other. The dancer behind has their arms raised whilst the dancer in front leans to the side
  • Linbury Theatre
  • Ballet and dance
Close Up
Close Up
21 March 2025
Dance, live music and video technologies combine in this study of physicality, part of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival.
More info
Aigul Akhmetshina in Damiano Michieletto's Carmen, The Royal Opera
  • Main Stage
  • Opera and music
Carmen
Carmen
9 April - 3 July 2025
The untamable heroine of Bizet’s ever-popular opera returns.
More info
Balanchine: Three Signature Works
  • Main Stage
  • Ballet and dance
Balanchine: Three Signature Works
Balanchine: Three Signature Works
28 March - 8 April 2025
Sensuous and shimmering beauty in three works by the man who defined American ballet.
More info
Production photo of Turandot, The Royal Opera ©2023 Marc Brenner
  • Main Stage
  • Opera and music
Turandot
Turandot
22 March - 19 April 2025
Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor.
More info
Ballet dancers performing onstage as Romeo and Juliet.
  • Main Stage
  • Ballet and dance
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
21 March - 26 May 2025
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet.
More info

In Cinemas

Live in Cinemas: Romeo and Juliet
  • Ballet and dance
Live in Cinemas: Romeo and Juliet
Live in Cinemas: Romeo and Juliet
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet.
Find a screening
A character in Oriental costume holds a lit lantern with their back to the audience, light flows through a window
  • Opera and music
Live in Cinemas: Turandot
Live in Cinemas: Turandot
Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor.
Find a screening
A naked man lies on a dark forest floor impaled by a large sword as the viewer watches from a hollowed tree.
  • Opera and music
Live in Cinemas: Die Walküre
Live in Cinemas: Die Walküre
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle.
Find a screening
Live in Cinemas: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
  • Ballet and dance
Live in Cinemas: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Live in Cinemas: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.
Find a screening
A view of the whole stage set for The Metropolitan Opera's production of THe Barber of Seville. Six performers stand at the front of the stage in 18th Century costume. At the back of the stage rows of soldiers are positioned. The stage is set with trees, open doorways and a staircase.
  • Opera and music
The Metropolitan Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
The Metropolitan Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Be transported to the sun-drenched streets of 18-century Seville in Bartlett Sher’s witty production of Rossini’s opera on the big screen.
Find a screening
Live in Cinemas: Romeo and Juliet
  • Ballet and dance
Live in Cinemas: Romeo and Juliet
Live in Cinemas: Romeo and Juliet
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet.
Find a screening
A character in Oriental costume holds a lit lantern with their back to the audience, light flows through a window
  • Opera and music
Live in Cinemas: Turandot
Live in Cinemas: Turandot
Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor.
Find a screening
A naked man lies on a dark forest floor impaled by a large sword as the viewer watches from a hollowed tree.
  • Opera and music
Live in Cinemas: Die Walküre
Live in Cinemas: Die Walküre
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle.
Find a screening
Live in Cinemas: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
  • Ballet and dance
Live in Cinemas: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Live in Cinemas: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.
Find a screening
A view of the whole stage set for The Metropolitan Opera's production of THe Barber of Seville. Six performers stand at the front of the stage in 18th Century costume. At the back of the stage rows of soldiers are positioned. The stage is set with trees, open doorways and a staircase.
  • Opera and music
The Metropolitan Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
The Metropolitan Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Be transported to the sun-drenched streets of 18-century Seville in Bartlett Sher’s witty production of Rossini’s opera on the big screen.
Find a screening
Live in Cinemas: Romeo and Juliet
  • Ballet and dance
Live in Cinemas: Romeo and Juliet
Live in Cinemas: Romeo and Juliet
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet.
Find a screening
A character in Oriental costume holds a lit lantern with their back to the audience, light flows through a window
  • Opera and music
Live in Cinemas: Turandot
Live in Cinemas: Turandot
Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor.
Find a screening
A naked man lies on a dark forest floor impaled by a large sword as the viewer watches from a hollowed tree.
  • Opera and music
Live in Cinemas: Die Walküre
Live in Cinemas: Die Walküre
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle.
Find a screening
Live in Cinemas: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
  • Ballet and dance
Live in Cinemas: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Live in Cinemas: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.
Find a screening
A view of the whole stage set for The Metropolitan Opera's production of THe Barber of Seville. Six performers stand at the front of the stage in 18th Century costume. At the back of the stage rows of soldiers are positioned. The stage is set with trees, open doorways and a staircase.
  • Opera and music
The Metropolitan Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
The Metropolitan Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Be transported to the sun-drenched streets of 18-century Seville in Bartlett Sher’s witty production of Rossini’s opera on the big screen.
Find a screening

On Stream

Subscribe to Royal Ballet and Opera Stream
  • Online only
Subscribe to Royal Ballet and Opera Stream
Subscribe to Royal Ballet and Opera Stream
Watch incredible performances wherever you are, whenever you want, from just £9.99 a month.
Subscribe to watch
Manon (2024)
  • Online only
  • Ballet and dance
Manon (2024)
Manon (2024)
Torn between her desire of a life of splendour and riches and her devotion to her true love Des Grieux, the feckless and capricious Manon pays the ultimate price.
More info
Alice Pennefather: Dreams of Giverny
  • Online only
  • Ballet and dance
Alice Pennefather: Dreams of Giverny
Alice Pennefather: Dreams of Giverny
A modern day ghost story told through the art of classical ballet.
More info
Romeo and Juliet: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal
  • Online only
  • Ballet and dance
Romeo and Juliet: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal
Romeo and Juliet: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal
Petroc Trelawny is joined in conversation by Deborah MacMillan, Donald MacLeary and Laura Morera as dancers of The Royal Ballet rehearse Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet.
More info
Spotlight on... Francesca Hayward
  • Online only
  • Ballet and dance
Spotlight on... Francesca Hayward
Spotlight on... Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward discusses highlights from her incredible career with The Royal Ballet.
More info
Salome (2008)
  • Online only
  • Opera and music
Salome (2008)
Salome (2008)
A tale of lust, power and revenge, starring Nadja Michael as the insatiable heroine.
More info
Subscribe to Royal Ballet and Opera Stream
  • Online only
Subscribe to Royal Ballet and Opera Stream
Subscribe to Royal Ballet and Opera Stream
Watch incredible performances wherever you are, whenever you want, from just £9.99 a month.
Subscribe to watch
Manon (2024)
  • Online only
  • Ballet and dance
Manon (2024)
Manon (2024)
Torn between her desire of a life of splendour and riches and her devotion to her true love Des Grieux, the feckless and capricious Manon pays the ultimate price.
More info
Alice Pennefather: Dreams of Giverny
  • Online only
  • Ballet and dance
Alice Pennefather: Dreams of Giverny
Alice Pennefather: Dreams of Giverny
A modern day ghost story told through the art of classical ballet.
More info
Romeo and Juliet: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal
  • Online only
  • Ballet and dance
Romeo and Juliet: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal
Romeo and Juliet: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal
Petroc Trelawny is joined in conversation by Deborah MacMillan, Donald MacLeary and Laura Morera as dancers of The Royal Ballet rehearse Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet.
More info
Spotlight on... Francesca Hayward
  • Online only
  • Ballet and dance
Spotlight on... Francesca Hayward
Spotlight on... Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward discusses highlights from her incredible career with The Royal Ballet.
More info
Salome (2008)
  • Online only
  • Opera and music
Salome (2008)
Salome (2008)
A tale of lust, power and revenge, starring Nadja Michael as the insatiable heroine.
More info
Subscribe to Royal Ballet and Opera Stream
  • Online only
Subscribe to Royal Ballet and Opera Stream
Subscribe to Royal Ballet and Opera Stream
Watch incredible performances wherever you are, whenever you want, from just £9.99 a month.
Subscribe to watch
Manon (2024)
  • Online only
  • Ballet and dance
Manon (2024)
Manon (2024)
Torn between her desire of a life of splendour and riches and her devotion to her true love Des Grieux, the feckless and capricious Manon pays the ultimate price.
More info
Alice Pennefather: Dreams of Giverny
  • Online only
  • Ballet and dance
Alice Pennefather: Dreams of Giverny
Alice Pennefather: Dreams of Giverny
A modern day ghost story told through the art of classical ballet.
More info
Romeo and Juliet: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal
  • Online only
  • Ballet and dance
Romeo and Juliet: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal
Romeo and Juliet: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal
Petroc Trelawny is joined in conversation by Deborah MacMillan, Donald MacLeary and Laura Morera as dancers of The Royal Ballet rehearse Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet.
More info
Spotlight on... Francesca Hayward
  • Online only
  • Ballet and dance
Spotlight on... Francesca Hayward
Spotlight on... Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward discusses highlights from her incredible career with The Royal Ballet.
More info
Salome (2008)
  • Online only
  • Opera and music
Salome (2008)
Salome (2008)
A tale of lust, power and revenge, starring Nadja Michael as the insatiable heroine.
More info

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Other events

Behind the Scenes Tour
  • Royal Opera House
  • Tours
Behind the Scenes Tour
Behind the Scenes Tour
22 March - 28 April 2025
Take a look in the areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops.
More info
Jukebox for Meet the Young Artists Week 2018, The Crush Room © 2018 ROH. Photographed by Roger Way
  • Royal Opera House
  • Workshops and activities
  • Opera and music
Recitals at Lunch
Recitals at Lunch
31 March - 14 July 2025
Experience an exciting programme of music in the opulent setting of the historic Royal Opera House Crush Room.
More info
Live at Lunch
  • Paul Hamlyn Hall
  • Opera and music
Live at Lunch
Live at Lunch
4 April - 13 June 2025
Free performances featuring Royal Ballet and Opera and guest artists. Admittance subject to capacity.
More info
Sip and sketch: Costume design Tour
  • Royal Opera House
  • Tours
Sip and sketch: Costume design Tour
Sip and sketch: Costume design Tour
23 March - 13 April 2025
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.
More info
Family Sundays
  • Royal Opera House
  • Workshops and activities
  • Ballet and dance
Family Sundays
Family Sundays
30 March - 6 July 2025
More info
HerStory of the Royal Opera House
  • Royal Opera House
  • Tours
HerStory of the Royal Opera House
HerStory of the Royal Opera House
23 March - 26 April 2025
Immerse yourself in the history and stories of the Royal Opera House through the experiences of the incredible women who made it.
More info
Behind the Scenes Tour
  • Royal Opera House
  • Tours
Behind the Scenes Tour
Behind the Scenes Tour
22 March - 28 April 2025
Take a look in the areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops.
More info
Jukebox for Meet the Young Artists Week 2018, The Crush Room © 2018 ROH. Photographed by Roger Way
  • Royal Opera House
  • Workshops and activities
  • Opera and music
Recitals at Lunch
Recitals at Lunch
31 March - 14 July 2025
Experience an exciting programme of music in the opulent setting of the historic Royal Opera House Crush Room.
More info
Live at Lunch
  • Paul Hamlyn Hall
  • Opera and music
Live at Lunch
Live at Lunch
4 April - 13 June 2025
Free performances featuring Royal Ballet and Opera and guest artists. Admittance subject to capacity.
More info
Sip and sketch: Costume design Tour
  • Royal Opera House
  • Tours
Sip and sketch: Costume design Tour
Sip and sketch: Costume design Tour
23 March - 13 April 2025
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.
More info
Family Sundays
  • Royal Opera House
  • Workshops and activities
  • Ballet and dance
Family Sundays
Family Sundays
30 March - 6 July 2025
More info
HerStory of the Royal Opera House
  • Royal Opera House
  • Tours
HerStory of the Royal Opera House
HerStory of the Royal Opera House
23 March - 26 April 2025
Immerse yourself in the history and stories of the Royal Opera House through the experiences of the incredible women who made it.
More info
Behind the Scenes Tour
  • Royal Opera House
  • Tours
Behind the Scenes Tour
Behind the Scenes Tour
22 March - 28 April 2025
Take a look in the areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops.
More info
Jukebox for Meet the Young Artists Week 2018, The Crush Room © 2018 ROH. Photographed by Roger Way
  • Royal Opera House
  • Workshops and activities
  • Opera and music
Recitals at Lunch
Recitals at Lunch
31 March - 14 July 2025
Experience an exciting programme of music in the opulent setting of the historic Royal Opera House Crush Room.
More info
Live at Lunch
  • Paul Hamlyn Hall
  • Opera and music
Live at Lunch
Live at Lunch
4 April - 13 June 2025
Free performances featuring Royal Ballet and Opera and guest artists. Admittance subject to capacity.
More info
Sip and sketch: Costume design Tour
  • Royal Opera House
  • Tours
Sip and sketch: Costume design Tour
Sip and sketch: Costume design Tour
23 March - 13 April 2025
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.
More info
Family Sundays
  • Royal Opera House
  • Workshops and activities
  • Ballet and dance
Family Sundays
Family Sundays
30 March - 6 July 2025
More info
HerStory of the Royal Opera House
  • Royal Opera House
  • Tours
HerStory of the Royal Opera House
HerStory of the Royal Opera House
23 March - 26 April 2025
Immerse yourself in the history and stories of the Royal Opera House through the experiences of the incredible women who made it.
More info

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