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What's On at the Royal Opera House, London

The Royal Opera House, also known as The Royal Ballet and Opera, is home to The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet.  It originally opened in 1732 but is the third building on this site.  Within two years of opening, Handel’s operas were being performed.  Many were specifically written for the venue and had their premiere there.

The Royal Opera House is the third largest auditorium in London with a seating capacity of 2’256.  As well as operas and ballets, the venue hosts behind the scenes tours, open rehearsal events, family days, recitals, summer schools, afternoon teas, and tea dances.  Originally opened as a playhouse, the venue performed pantomimes and plays and even became a dance hall during the Second World War.

The Royal Ballet and Opera is also home to The Paul Hamlyn Hall, the main public area often used for events, conferences, dances, exhibitions, concerts, and workshops.  The Linbury Studio Theatre has a capacity of 400 and is a flexible theatre space.  Events to look forward to include A Single Man, Tosca, The Magic Flute, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Nutcracker.   Book your tickets online below for The Royal Opera House.

The Royal Opera House, also known as The Royal Ballet and Opera, is home to The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet.  It originally opened in 1732 but is the third building on this site.  Within two years of opening, Handel’s operas were being performed.  Many were specifically written for the venue and had their premiere there.

The Royal Opera House is the third largest auditorium in London with a seating capacity of 2’256.  As well as operas and ballets, the venue hosts behind the scenes tours, open rehearsal events, family days, recitals, summer schools, afternoon teas, and tea dances.  Originally opened as a playhouse, the venue performed pantomimes and plays and even became a dance hall during the Second World War.

The Royal Ballet and Opera is also home to The Paul Hamlyn Hall, the main public area often used for events, conferences, dances, exhibitions, concerts, and workshops.  The Linbury Studio Theatre has a capacity of 400 and is a flexible theatre space.  Events to look forward to include A Single Man, Tosca, The Magic Flute, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Nutcracker.   Book your tickets online below for The Royal Opera House.

What's On at the Royal Opera House, London

International Draft Works 2026

Royal Opera House, London
Monday 12 - Wednesday 14 April 2027
New works made by emerging choreographic voices are presented by The Royal Ballet, together with various international companies. ...

La Gioconda

Royal Opera House, London
Thursday 29 April - Tuesday 18 May 2027
Raised in poverty, street singer Gioconda has always craved security. But now she craves something more. Oliver Mears's new staging transports the action to modern-day Venice. Antonio Pappano conducts a star cast including Anna Netrebko...

Disruptors: Tanowitz Junker Khan McGregor

Royal Opera House, London
Thursday 6 - Tuesday 25 May 2027
Think you know ballet? Think again. This mixed programme features Pam Tanowitz?s Or Forevermore, Joshua Junker?s Never Known, Akram Khan's Hunting a Whisper in the Wind and Wayne McGregor?s Chroma. ...

Female Power

Royal Opera House, London
Thursday 6 - Sunday 9 May 2027
Dutch contemporary dance company Introdans returns to the Linbury Theatre in a compelling mixed programme honouring female choreographic voices. They will present Lucinda Child's Notes of Longing and Concerto, alongside Inbal Pinto'...

Aida

Royal Opera House, London
Wednesday 19 May - Saturday 12 June 2027
Love and duty collide as nations clash. Verdi?s sharply relevant opera of love and war returns, with Angel Blue and Ivan Gyngazov as the doomed lovers. Michele Mariotti conducts.? ...

UR

Royal Opera House, London
Thursday 27 May - Wednesday 2 June 2027
Icelandic composer Anna Thorvalsdottir?s ground-breaking chamber opera comes to the Linbury Theatre in a dynamic new staging by Netia Jones. ...

Hercules

Royal Opera House, London
Friday 18 June - Friday 9 July 2027
Human weakness. Divine destruction. The Royal Opera's Handel series continues with Barrie Kosky's new production. Laurence Cummings conducts Anthony Robin Schneider, Paula Murrihy, Mingjie Lei, Mary Bevan and Avery Amereau. ...

Royal Opera - Madama Butterfly

Main Stage
Sunday 4 - Saturday 24 July 2027
Eternal longing for a love lost in Puccini's devastating opera. A standout triple cast includes Elena Stikhina, Hrachuhi Bassenz and Asmik Grigorian as the innocent and idealistic Cio-Cio-San and Saimir Pirgu, SeokJong Baek and Joshua Guerr...

Elektra

Royal Opera House, London
Monday 12 - Saturday 24 July 2027
Grief turns into a violent quest for revenge. Christof Loy?s nuanced contemporary production returns for its first revival since its 2024 premiere, with Ausrine Stundyte in the murderous title role. Conductor Semyon Bychkov draws out the fi...

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Royal Opera House, London
Friday 16 July - Friday 27 August 2027
Lewis Carroll?s Wonderland gets a riotous remix. ...

The Royal Ballet School Summer performance 2026

Royal Opera House, London
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 July 2027
The Royal Ballet School returns to the Royal Opera House for the annual showcase of the exceptional talents of its young dancers. ...

Jette Parker Artists Summer Performance 2026

Royal Opera House, London
Sunday 25 July 2027
The Jette Parker Artists finish their opera Season in style, accompanied by the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera. ...

How to get to the Royal Opera House, London

Royal Opera House Frequently Asked Questions

Bow Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DD

The Royal Opera House does not have its own car park.  On street parking is limited with disabled bays available on Bow Street and Floral Street.

You can receive 30% off by pre booking at the Intelli Park Car Park on Drury Lane.

Tube - Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road

Bus - Aldwych, Drury Lane, Leicester Square Station 

The seating capacity of The Royal Opera House is 2'256.

You can visit their seating plan.

For further information on tickets at the Royal Opera House, you can visit their returns and refunds page, or their attending a performance page.

The Royal Opera House box office is open:

12 noon - 6pm, or until the start of an evening performance. 

Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.

It is open Monday - Saturday.

On performance Sundays, it will open 90 minutes before the performance begins. 

For individual shows and concerts, if the timing is not listed under our 'more info' tab for that particular event, you check it out via the 'more info' tab for your show here.

You can fin more information on accessibility at the Royal Opera House via their accessibility page.

Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to pass on to the Royal Opera House, you can email them .

If you lose an item during your visit to the Royal Opera House, email them with a description of your item an the date and performance / time of your visit.  They keep items for one month.

Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for accommodation near the Royal Opera House.

Food and drink are not permitted into the Royal Opera House.  However you may take in a none glass reusable water bottle and fill it with water inside the building.

Late arrivals may need to wait in the foyer for a suitable break in the performance.  This could be up to 90 minutes.  Performances start promtly.

Click here for some great places and ideas for food whilst in London.

For further information and support regarding your visit to the Royal Opera House, you can visit their visitor information or visit their help centre.

Please note that LondonTheatres.com isn't the venue itself. We promote what's on at the Royal Opera House and all other venues in London and the local region. Feel free to contact us if you need more help though and we'll do our best to support you.

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