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Now open every day from 10am
Now open every day from 10am
Highlights
La traviata
La traviata
14–23 March 2020
Richard Eyre's beautiful production provides the perfect setting for Verdi's opera about a courtesan who sacrifices all for love.
Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci
Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci
11 April–2 May 2020
Damiano Michieletto’s Olivier Award-winning production of Mascagni and Leoncavallo’s one-act operas is a thrilling, cinematic experience.
La bohème
La bohème
12–27 May 2020
Puccini’s music and Richard Jones’s production capture the joy and heartache of young love in Paris.
Dances at a Gathering / The Cellist
Dances at a Gathering / The Cellist
18 February–4 March 2020
The Royal Ballet presents the world premiere of Cathy Marston's first work for the Company on the Main Stage alongside a revival of Jerome Robbins’s timeless classic of pure dance.
Jenůfa
Jenůfa
24 March–9 April 2020
Claus Guth's staging of Janácek's opera explores the lives of two courageous women struggling for fulfilment in a small rural community, with Karita Mattila and rising star Asmik Grigorian.
Elektra
Elektra
29 May–18 June 2020
Strauss’s thrilling and audacious adaptation of Greek tragedy receives a new staging by the award-winning director Christof Loy with Nina Stemme in the title role.
The Dante Project
The Dante Project
6 May–1 June 2020
Wayne McGregor collaborates with an award-winning team – contemporary composer Thomas Adès, artist Tacita Dean, lighting designer Lucy Carter and dramaturg Uzma Hameed – to bring us closer to Dante's vision.
Open
Now open every day from 10am
Now open every day from 10am
Come and experience all the Royal Opera House has to offer – stunning performances, delicious food and drink, inspiring interactive events and a perfect place to relax in the heart of Covent Garden.
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Eat & drink
Stop for a coffee, meet friends for drinks, enjoy a delicious lunch, dinner or afternoon tea – we have a mix of places for you to try whether you’re just visiting or seeing a show.
Other events
Backstage Tour
Backstage Tour
18 February–30 June 2020
Visit the Backstage and Front of House areas of one of the world's leading theatres as it prepares to open its doors for the evening performance.
Sing at the Royal Opera House
Sing at the Royal Opera House
21 February–10 July 2020
All ages and abilities are welcome to join in and sing in an opera chorus.
Tea Dance
Tea Dance
23 March–6 July 2020
Come dancing and cha-cha-cha along to the Royal Opera House Dance Band, in beautiful surroundings that combine grandeur and elegance.
Velvet, Gilt and Glamour Tour
Velvet, Gilt and Glamour Tour
21 February–25 June 2020
Whenever visitors see the historic auditorium of the Royal Opera House for the first time, it always amazes them.
Insights: Masterclass with Ariane Matiakh
Insights: Masterclass with Ariane Matiakh
World-renowned conductor Ariane Matiakh coaches budding conductors from the Jette Parker Young Artist Programme.
Thurrock Tour
Thurrock Tour
28 February–24 July 2020
Discover the fascinating world of the craftspeople who create stunning costumes, scenery and sets for the Royal Opera House on a tour of the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop and Costume Centre.
Live at Lunch
Live at Lunch
21 February–3 July 2020
Drop by for free lunchtime performances, featuring Royal Opera House artists and guest artists.
Recitals at Lunch
Recitals at Lunch
24 February–13 July 2020
Experience an exciting programme of music in the opulent setting of the historic Royal Opera House Crush Room, and nearby St Clement Danes.
ROH Late
ROH Late
19 April–7 June 2020
Live music, dancers and actors lead you deep into the dark and delightful world of opera and ballet, where nothing is quite as it seems.