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A darkened stage with rain water falling from above. In the centre is a two story building, on the upper floor a man lies in a bed with a light behind him, a woman stands over him. Outside the house a man kneels over a body lying on the floor. A stormy lake can be seen painted on the backdrop behind the house.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

Rigoletto

10–23 April 2026

Power gets the last laugh.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

9 April–30 June 2026

Take a look in the areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops.

The ballet dancer Matthew Ball is performing as Crown Prince Rudolf in Mayerling. He kneels on the floor of the stage with green fabric lined folding doors behind him. In his arms he holds up the ballet dancer Melissa Hamilton, who is performing as Mary Vetsera. He kisses her lips, as her legs wrap around his back and neck. Their bodies are contorted to create a T-shape. 

  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

Mayerling

9 April–18 May 2026

When all-consuming passion becomes a royal scandal.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Tea and Tour

10 April–28 June 2026

Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea.

A man in a patterned coat stands with arms outstretched, addressing a seated group of adults and children in an open indoor space. The group appears engaged, sitting on a wooden floor with tables and chairs in the background.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Children's Alice in Wonderland Adventure Tour

10 April–29 May 2026

Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole and explore the curious world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. For children ages 5-11 years old.

A white flag with a vibrant rainbow border reads "Royal Ballet & Opera" in bold orange, waving against a backdrop of historic brick buildings and an archway.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Pride of the ROH

11 April–28 June 2026

Explore the rich contributions made by the LGBTQ+ icons who have helped shape The Royal Ballet and Opera.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Workshops and activities

Family Sundays

12 April–14 June 2026

Discover opera, ballet and the Royal Opera House with fun-packed creative activities for all the family.

A photograph of a ballet dancer sitting on the floor of a ballet studio as another person stands behind them

  • Multiple venues

  • Ballet and dance

Insights: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal

13 April–5 May 2026

  • Thurrock, Essex

  • Tours

Thurrock Workshop Tour

14 April–30 June 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.

A ballet dancer performs in the centre of a golden-lit stage making it look like a sunset. Only the outline of their body is visible making them appear to be in a shadow. They are contorted into a Y-shape, with their right foot en pointe and their left leg high in the air. 

  • Linbury Theatre

  • Ballet and dance

International Draft Works 2026

16–18 April 2026

New works. Emerging choreographic voices.

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