We are open from 12noon Monday to Saturday and close after the evening performance. We also open on Sundays when there is a performance or event. For Main Stage performances we open 2 hours before the start of the performance. For performances in our Linbury Theatre we open 1 hour 30 minutes before the start of the performance. For other events on a Sunday please refer to the event for opening times.

We will be taking time to search all bags on entry. Please only bring a bag if necessary and avoid bringing large pieces of luggage. This will be carried out in the safest and quickest way possible.

Please bring a device to display your e-ticket. Please bring a payment card as we are a cashless venue.

Our cloakrooms are open for those attending a performance or going on a tour. We ask you that you only use the cloakrooms if necessary, as the cloakrooms become very busy, especially at the end of the performance. Where possible, please only bring a small bag that can be placed under your seat. We cannot store e-scooters and e-unicycles, even if folded, so please do not bring those into the building.

The Box Office counter is open from 90 minutes before the start of a performance until the performance starts. It is not open at any other time. You can find out what's on and book tickets or contact us at any other time via the website.

Water refill stations are available on all levels. Feel free to bring a reusable bottle with you, or purchase an ROH refillable bottle from our shop or café.

Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD

The nearest underground stations are Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Holborn, Charing Cross and Tottenham Court Road (step-free).

The nearest mainline train stations are Charing Cross, Waterloo and Euston.

Our closest bus stops are Aldwych, Drury Lane and Leicester Square Station.

The nearest Santander Cycle Stations are Tavistock Street, Wellington Street and Drury Lane.

We do not have on site parking facilities. The nearest NCP car parks are Drury Lane and Shelton Street.

We strongly recommend that you visit our website before every visit for updates.

Please note

Wearing face coverings is no longer a requirement. However, staff and visitors are welcome to wear face masks if they wish to. If you forgot your face mask and would like one, please speak to a member of our staff.

Be mindful of others and their personal space, especially when queueing and moving around the theatre.

If you feel unwell and have COVID-19 symptoms, please do not visit us. We have flexible booking options available for you and your guests to rebook for another performance. Read more about our exchanges policy.

You do not need to provide proof of vaccination to visit us.

For the safety and comfort of everyone, we are:

Continuing to deliver regular, enhanced levels of sanitation cleaning with particular attention to high-touch areas such as bannisters and toilets. We are also providing 100% fresh air through our ventilation system. Our toilets are ventilated 24 hours a day.

Please use the hand sanitizer available throughout the building and wash your hands regularly.

There is step-free access across the Royal Opera House, from our ground-floor café and foyer to a range of seats in our performance spaces. We also offer a free, specialized Access Membership to all visitors who need assistance. This service provides access to various facilities such as personalized seat allocation based on your requirements, ticket discounts, free companion tickets and more.