Become a Friend
Join our vibrant community at the heart of everything we do.
Friends get exclusive access to rehearsals and priority booking ahead of the public each Season. Membership is a charitable donation that supports the future of ballet, dance, opera and music.
All Friends of the ROH get:
- Access to rehearsals
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes content
- Earlier access to seats with priority booking
- Subscriptions to the quarterly Royal Opera House Magazine, the annual Season Guide and a fortnightly e-newsletter
- 10% discount at the ROH Shop in store and online
Membership Levels
Friend
From £118 (£9.83 per month via Direct Debit)
- Priority Booking
Book tickets for our Spring Season from 12 December 2023 at 9am. - Friends' Rehearsals
Opportunity to book one rehearsal ticket and up to three more on a later date if they become available.
Young Friend
From £72 (£6.00 per month via Direct Debit)
Enjoy Friends membership at a reduced price if you are aged 16-30 and receive:
- Priority Booking
Book tickets for our Spring Season from 12 December 2023 at 9am. - Friends' Rehearsals
Opportunity to book one rehearsal ticket and up to three more on a later date if they become available.
Young Friend memberships are available to those aged 16 to 30 only. You will need to provide proof of age.
Friend+
From £220 (£18.33 per month via Direct Debit)
- Priority Booking
Book tickets for our Spring Season from 7 December 2023 at 9am. - Friends' Rehearsals
Opportunity to book two rehearsal tickets and up to two more on a later date if they become available.
Supporting Friend
From £528 (£44 per month via Direct Debit)
- Priority Booking
Book tickets for our Spring Season from 6 December 2023 at 9am. - Friends' Rehearsals
Opportunity to book two rehearsal tickets and up to two more on a later date if they become available. - Acknowledgement
Have your name listed on the ROH website.
Premium 1 Friend
From £1420 (£118.33 per month via Direct Debit)
- Priority Booking
Book tickets for our Spring Season from 30 November 2023 at 9am. - Friends' Rehearsals
Opportunity to book two rehearsal tickets and up to two more on a later date if they become available. - Acknowledgement
Have your name listed on the ROH website.
Premium 2 Friend
From £2650 (£220.82 per month via Direct Debit)
- Priority Booking
Book tickets for our Spring Season from 29 November 2023 at 9am. - Friends' Rehearsals
Opportunity to book up to four rehearsal tickets on your allocated booking date. - Acknowledgement
Have your name listed on the ROH website.
Make the most of your donation
Make your support go further at no extra cost.
Choose to Gift Aid your membership at checkout and we get an extra 25p for every £1 spent.
On behalf of everyone at the Royal Opera House, thank you for choosing to support us.
Upgrade your membership
Contact our membership team to upgrade your membership.
Become a Patron
Enjoy unrivalled benefits including access to the very best tickets, guaranteed first night seats and a dedicated private Box Office by becoming a Patron of the ROH. Receive the highest tier of Priority Booking and prestigious event invitations, as well as many other exclusive patron perks, by making a philanthropic donation to the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation and help us continue our vital work.
Terms and conditions
Memberships are non-refundable donations. Find out our terms and conditions of sale.
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (Company number 480523) Charity Registered (Number 211775)