Family Sundays
Family Sundays
Family Sundays
Discover opera, ballet and the Royal Opera House with fun-packed creative activities for all the family.
Perfect for families with children aged 3 to 10 enjoy creative sessions filled with informal performances, hands-on workshops, and behind-the-scenes fun.
Perfect for families with children aged 3 to 10 enjoy creative sessions filled with informal performances, hands-on workshops, and behind-the-scenes fun.
is Opening Night taking place on 26 October 2025 and 30 November 2025
Family Sundays take place throughout the whole of the Royal Opera House. All spaces have step-free access. Find out more about Access.
Background
Family Sundays at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden are fun, relaxed and creatively packed sessions perfect for families with children aged 3 to 10. Jam packed with workshops, performances and craft. These mini festivals are a great opportunity to introduce your little ones to dance, music and theatre.
Held on Sundays throughout the year, Family Sundays invite families to explore a theme each time through a specially curated programme of music, dance, and creativity.
Choose the time that works best for your family, both sessions offer the same exciting experiences:
- Morning session: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Afternoon session: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Each Family Sunday includes:
- Informal performances by Royal Ballet dancers, Jette Parker Artists, and musicians
- Interactive workshops, where kids can try singing or dancing
- Theatrecraft demos, like stage combat and behind-the-scenes magic
- Upcycling crafts, led by the Opera House’s talented makers and creatives
- Relaxed spaces with bean bags, hands-on activities, and opportunities to explore the venue
Family Sundays are an opportunity to experience dance and music in a whole new way, with a focus on creativity, learning, and fun.
UPCOMING FAMILY SUNDAYS
Opening Night - 26 October and 30 November
- More details on programming coming soon
PREVIOUS FAMILY SUNDAYS
See previous Family Sunday maps, the programme designed to guide visitors through the day.
TICKETS
Tickets for Family Sundays are released on general booking day with additional ticket releases in the two weeks leading up to the event. If tickets aren’t currently available please check back. We also offer group bookings at a discounted rate for community groups and organisations. If you’d like to talk about bringing a group to a Family Sunday please contact us daytimeevents@roh.org.uk
Access
Family Sundays 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.
These events can be busy, loud and bright at times, but we can lend ear defenders and have a space for quiet reflection.
Join our Access Scheme for priority access performance tickets and to personalise your account for your access requirements.
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