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Carlos Acosta leaps midair in front of a dark brown backdrop. He wears a suit with a purple shirt. His right arm is outstretched behind him.

  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

Carlos Acosta: Myths and Modern Masters

5–9 August 2026

Carlos Acosta returns to the Royal Opera House stage with a diverse programme of classic and modern works.

  • Royal Opera House

  • Tours

Summer exclusive: Extended behind the Scenes Tour

12–28 August 2026

Explore rarely-seen areas in this two and a half hour summer tour of the Royal Opera House, with access to rarely seen technical spaces and a refreshment break.

The Royal Ballet dancer Steven Mcrae stands in a well-lit studio with his arms stretched outwards.

  • Linbury Theatre

Insights: The McRae / Vassilev Project

3 September 2026

Join the cast and creatives behind The McRae / Vassliev Project and learn more about the collaboration between Steven McRae and Vasko Vassilev, and the works of violinist Niccolo Paganini, who has inspired this project.

A black and white image of director Evgeny Titov, he wears black trousers and a black t-shirt and sits with his back against a concrete wall.

  • Clore Studio

Insights: Parsifal

8 September 2026

Join cast and creatives in conversation about Evgeny Titov's bold new production of Wagner's Parsifal.

Two performers embrace passionately on a stage in front of a backdrop of a house that has images of red roses and handwriting projected onto the entire space.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

Don Giovanni

10 September–15 October 2026

Mozart’s darkest opera returns.

The Royal Ballet dancer Steven Mcrae stands in a well-lit studio with his arms stretched outwards.

  • Linbury Theatre

  • Ballet and dance

The McRae / Vassilev Project

11–19 September 2026

Two masters of their craft. One stage. A showstopping fusion of exceptional music and dance.

Two ballet dancers wearing black stand on stage in front of a black curtain.

  • Clore Studio

  • Ballet and dance

Holding Light

12 September 2026

Fallen Angels Dance Theatre present a powerful performance exploring real stories of addiction recovery.

Two ballet dancers wearing black stand on stage in front of a black curtain.

  • Clore Studio

  • Ballet and dance

Insights: Fallen Angels Dance Theatre

13 September 2026

Join cast and creatives from Fallen Angels Dance Theatre in a discussion on the work they do to support those recovering from addiction and about their new work Holding Light, which comes to the Clore Studio this Autumn.

A performer wearing a glamorous black dress, fishnet tights and a chunky pearl necklace sits on a grey silk dressed bed on stage. She is flanked by four performers wearing bright coloured jackets and various animal masks: one is a goat, one is a hare, one is a King Charles spaniel and one is a bat.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

Alcina

15 September–3 October 2026

Handel’s magical opera of love, seduction and sorcery.

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

23 September–29 October 2026

Watch Royal Ballet dancers and coaches in rehearsal as they prepare some of the works they will soon perform on stage.

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