Open
Now open every day from 10am
Highlights
Andrea Chénier
24 May–9 June 2019
Main Stage
Opera and music
David McVicar's stunning production of Giordano's greatest opera returns with Roberto Alagna as the revolutionary poet Andrea Chénier.
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24–30 May 2019
Linbury Theatre
Extraordinary Canadian dance company Cas Public returns to the Royal Opera House with a work for children and adults which takes dancer Cai Glover’s hearing impairment as an inspiration point.
The Firebird / A Month in the Country / Symphony in C
4–14 June 2019
Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Three ballet classics with a Russian flavour from Fokine, Ashton and Balanchine.
Young Talent Festival
18 June–6 July 2019
Multiple venues
Ballet and dance
The Young Talent Festival celebrates a wealth of emerging artists from across Europe’s junior companies and premier dance schools.
Boris Godunov
19 June–3 July 2019
Main Stage
Opera and music
Bryn Terfel leads a predominantly British cast as the tormented Tsar Boris in Richard Jones's production of Musorgsky's magnificent opera.
Romeo and Juliet
25 May–11 June 2019
Main Stage
Ballet and dance
Broadcast to cinemasPart of BP Big Screens
Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers encounter passion and tragedy in Kenneth MacMillan's 20th-century ballet masterpiece.
Carmen
22 June–20 July 2019
Main Stage
Opera and music
Part of BP Big Screens
Bizet's greatest opera tells the story of the enigmatic and seductive Carmen and the dangerous passions of Don José.
La Fille du régiment
8–20 July 2019
Main Stage
Opera and music
An exciting young cast take on Donizetti's sparkling French comic opera in Laurent Pelly's hilarious production.
Jette Parker Young Artists Summer Performance
21 July 2019–18 July 2020
Main Stage
Opera and music
Participants in the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme during the 2018/19 Season take centre stage in a programme of opera extracts.
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 you’re seeing a show.
Other events
Insights: Ballet Black in Rehearsal
28 May 2019
Linbury Theatre
Ballet and dance
Watch dancers of acclaimed ballet company Ballet Black in rehearsal as they prepare to perform their latest mixed programme in the Linbury Theatre this Summer.
Recitals at Lunch
10 June–25 November 2019
Multiple venues
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.
Insights: Behind the Scenes – Aud Jebsen Young Dancers Programme
7 June 2019
Clore Studio
Hear from participants in the Aud Jebsen Young Dancers Programme past and present, about building a career as a professional dancer.
Insights: Masterclass with Julia Jones
13 June 2019
Clore Studio
Watch conductor Julia Jones lead a masterclass featuring members of The Royal Opera’s Jette Parker Young Artists Programme.
Insights: A Beginner's Guide to Carmen
14 June 2019
Clore Studio
Opera and music
Explore the characters in Bizet's greatest opera before Barrie Kosky’s high-energy production returns to the Covent Garden stage.
Backstage Tour
25 May–24 July 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
30 June–10 November 2019
Royal Opera House
Workshops and activities
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.
Thurrock Tour
24 May–26 July 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.