Open
Now open every day from 10am
Highlights
Don Giovanni
16 September–10 October 2019
Main Stage
Opera and music
Broadcast to cinemas
Kasper Holten’s visually striking production accentuates the beauty and invention of Mozart’s dazzling tragicomedy.
Werther
17 September–5 October 2019
Main Stage
Opera and music
Benoît Jacquot’s production of Massenet’s tragic opera explores the conflict between duty and our most passionate desires.
Agrippina
23 September–11 October 2019
Main Stage
Opera and music
Joyce DiDonato as the ultimate political operator, Agrippina, heads a specialist cast in Handel’s early operatic success.
Manon
2 October–6 November 2019
Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Kenneth MacMillan’s powerful telling of Manon and Des Grieux’s tragic love is a masterpiece of modern ballet, set to music by Massenet.
Don Pasquale
14 October–2 November 2019
Main Stage
Opera and music
Broadcast to cinemas
Bryn Terfel heads a star cast for this new production of Donizetti’s comedy of domestic drama across two generations.
Concerto / Enigma Variations / Raymonda Act III
22 October–20 December 2019
Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Broadcast to cinemas
From The Royal Ballet’s classical origins to the home-grown choreographers who put British ballet on the world stage, this programme highlights the versatility of the Company.
Dance Umbrella: The Future Bursts In
24–26 October 2019
Linbury Theatre
Ballet and dance
Compagnie Amala Dianor and Ballet de Lorraine present a special programme to mark the Merce Cunningham Centennial.
The Magic Flute
1–27 November 2019
Main Stage
Mozart’s glorious opera is brought enchantingly to life in David McVicar’s production with beautiful designs by John Macfarlane.
The Lost Thing
7 December 2019–4 January 2020
Linbury Theatre
This musical reimagining of Shaun Tan’s beautifully illustrated book about a boy who helps a lost thing find its way home is an enchanting collaboration between Candoco Dance Company and The Royal Opera.
Open
Now open every day from 10am
Come and experience all the Royal Opera House has to offer – stunning performances, delicious food and drink, inspiring interactive events and a perfect place to relax in the heart of Covent Garden.
Ballet
Eat & drink
Stop for a coffee, meet friends for drinks, enjoy a delicious lunch, dinner or afternoon tea – we have a mix of places for you to try whether you’re just visiting or seeing a show.
Other events
Insights: the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in rehearsal
17 October 2019
Clore Studio
Opera and music
Watch the acclaimed Orchestra of the Royal Opera House rehearse live.
Insights: The Royal Ballet in Class
17 October 2019
Main Stage
Watch The Royal Ballet warm up and prepare for rehearsals in an intimate open class.
Meet the Young Artists Week
30 September–6 October 2019
Multiple venues
Opera and music
A chance to meet the new Jette Parker Young Artists and hear them perform alongside those continuing for their second Season.
Backstage Tour
16 September–27 December 2019
Royal Opera House
Tours
Visit the Backstage and Front of House areas of one of the world's leading theatres as it prepares to open its doors for the evening performance.
Family Sundays
29 September 2019–12 January 2020
Royal Opera House
Discover more about opera, ballet and the Royal Opera House in fun-packed Sundays, ideal for all the family, with a range of exciting and creative activities.
Recitals at Lunch
16 September 2019–24 February 2020
Royal Opera House
Opera and music
Experience an exciting programme of music in the opulent setting of the historic Royal Opera House Crush Room, and nearby St Clement Danes.
Thurrock Tour
20 September–20 December 2019
Thurrock
Tours
Discover the fascinating world of the craftspeople who create stunning costumes, scenery and sets for the Royal Opera House on a tour of the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop and Costume Centre.
Insights: Don Pasquale
3 October 2019
Clore Studio
A behind-the-scenes look at Damiano Michieletto’s new production of Donizetti’s comic masterpiece ahead of opening night, with members of the creative team.
Live at Lunch
27 September 2019–28 February 2020
Multiple venues
Opera and music
Drop by for free lunchtime performances, featuring Royal Opera House artists and guest artists.