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  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Divine Divas Tour

26 September 2026

Immerse yourself in the dazzling world of opera’s greatest divas, from Adelina Patti to Angela Gheorghiu, exploring ambition, glamour, rivalry and the star power that shaped operatic history.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Step into the Spotlight: An exclusive on-stage tour

27 September 2026

Explore the Main Stage of the Royal Opera House. See behind the scenes, witness technical demos and see how productions come to life with this rare opportunity to stand on our stage.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Stages and Cells of Covent Garden

27 September–30 October 2026

Join Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice and the Royal Opera House on this outdoor walking tour to discover the relationship between theatre and crime in Covent Garden.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Opera and music

Opera on the Terrace

27 September 2026

Enjoy an evening of Italian-inspired dining and live opera on the terrace of the Royal Opera House.

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  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

Friends Rehearsals

28 September 2026–10 July 2027

Royal Ballet and Opera Friends have the opportunity to purchase tickets to open rehearsals.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Beyond the Bridge Tour: Celebrating 100 Years of The Royal Ballet School

29 September–6 October 2026

Mark the centenary of The Royal Ballet School with this limited edition tour, offering a rare opportunity to explore the School and its historic connection to the Royal Opera House.

  • Thurrock, Essex

  • Tours

Thurrock Workshop Tour

29 September–10 November 2026

Discover the fascinating world of the craftspeople who bring Royal Ballet and Opera productions to life with a tour of the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop and Costume Centre in Thurrock.

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  • Linbury Theatre

  • Ballet and dance

Three Short Ballets

29 September–2 October 2026

Northern Ballet returns to the Linbury Theatre with a programme of fiery revivals and a world premiere.

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  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

Parsifal

1–17 October 2026

Wagner’s all-consuming final opera comes vividly to life in a new production.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Exhibition Tours

2 October–27 November 2026

Discover our Front of House exhibitions in greater depth on a 30-minute guided tour featuring costumes, set designs and archive treasures brought to life

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