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Two performers embrace passionately on a green-lit stage. Behind them are two other performers looking on. They are performing in The Royal Opera's production of Carmen.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

Carmen

29 October–21 November 2026

Be seduced by the untameable heroine of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.

Several ballet dancers wearing tutu's stand in a brightly lit dance studio against a mirrored wall. In the corner two other people are coaching.

  • Clore Studio

  • Ballet and dance

Insights: The Royal Ballet in Rehearsal – Visionaries: Robbins and MacMillan 

29 October 2026

Watch dancers of The Royal Ballet in rehearsal as they prepare for this mixed programme featuring two 20th century masterpieces.

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A group of women sit around holding their arms upwards placing one hand in front of the other. The image is black and white and artistic.

  • Linbury Theatre

  • Ballet and dance

Madam

3–4 November 2026

A celebration of the pioneering woman who set the standard for British ballet.

Three ballet dancers perform together wearing light coloured dresses in front of a blue backdrop on a stage.

  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

Visionaries: Robbins and MacMillan

9–28 November 2026

Revel in the beauty of two 20th-century ballet masterpieces.

A black and white headshot of a person standing against a light wall wearing a black jacket, black hat, plastic rimmed glasses and a white knitted scarf. It is an image of the German director Philipp Stölzl.

  • Linbury Theatre

Insights: Un ballo in maschera

11 November 2026

Join cast and creatives behind Un ballo in maschera in a discussion on the inspirations and themes of Philipp Stölzl's new production of Verdi's opera about murderous political conspiracy and love triangles.

Surreal theatrical scene in an empty yellow room, representing the set design of Philipp Stölzl’s Un ballo in maschera. Six black-clad figures with dramatic 1920’s-inspired make-up appear frozen in dramatic poses around the room. One figure lies sprawled on the wooden yellow floor with a red piece of fabric emerging from his vest and twisting through the air at the centre. Other figures emerge from the doorways around the central character, creating a dreamlike, unsettling atmosphere.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

Un ballo in maschera

30 November–18 December 2026

Verdi’s stirring political drama is recast against a surreal, theatrical backdrop.

A black and white studio portrait photograph of the choreographer Peter Wright in 1951. He stands wearing black leotard and black top.

  • Clore Studio

Insights: Sir Peter Wright and The Nutcracker

2 December 2026

As The Royal Ballet prepares for The Nutcracker to return to the Main Stage, join cast and creatives in a celebration of the career of Sir Peter Wright, the man behind The Royal Ballet’s magical production. This Season marks Peter Wright’s centenary.

A man dressed in a red military jacket, white tights and black boots jumps in front of a large christmas tree with presents underneath.

  • Main Stage

  • Ballet and dance

The Nutcracker

3 December 2026–13 January 2027

Experience the most magical of adventures.

9 ballet dancers perform on stage within 9 brightly lit circular spotlights. All the dancers stand on one foot with their other stretched out.

  • Linbury Theatre

  • Ballet and dance

Stay Tuned

11–19 December 2026

The refreshing Danish dance company Kammerballetten make their Linbury debut with chamber ballets by Sol León and Paul Lightfoot 

The opera singer Tuuli Takala wears a black ballgown and a medieval style headdress and stands in front of a backdrop painted like an astrological sky. She holds her arms outwards as she sings. She is performing as Queen of the Night in The Royal Opera's production of The Magic Flute.

  • Main Stage

  • Opera and music

The Magic Flute

13 December 2026–17 February 2027

Embark on a fantastical adventure for all the family.

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