
Visit the iconic Royal Ballet & Opera and see magnificent operas and ballet shows, from timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces. The Royal Opera House, which is home to The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet, and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, was established in 1732 and continues to showcase world-class productions. Book tickets for shows at the Royal Ballet & Opera on TodayTix.

Perspectives: Balanchine, Marston and Peck - Royal Ballet and Opera
A trio of standout works in one night: Balanchine’s lyrical Serenade, a new ballet by Cathy Marston evoking 1940s drama, and Justin Peck’s vibrant Everywhere We Go. A fresh, dynamic mix of classical and contemporary movement.

The Makropulos Case - Royal Ballet and Opera
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A gripping operatic thriller about immortality and desire as the mysterious Emilia Marty returns to claim a secret that could change everything. A rare chance to see Janáček’s psychological powerhouse on stage.

Turandot - Royal Ballet and Opera
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Puccini’s epic Turandot dazzles with towering spectacle, high drama and the iconic aria “Nessun Dorma”. Prince Calaf faces deadly riddles to win the icy Princess, bringing myth and music together in sweeping style.

Woolf Works - Royal Ballet and Opera
Wayne McGregor’s acclaimed Woolf Works blends choreography with Max Richter’s atmospheric score, drawing on the novels and life of Virginia Woolf. A modern ballet that explores memory, identity and time with emotional force.

Giselle - Royal Ballet and Opera
The timeless Romantic classic Giselle follows a young woman betrayed by love and transformed into a spirit bound to the forest. Atmospheric, haunting and deeply emotional, it remains one of ballet’s great masterpieces.

Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera
Handel’s Ariodante unfolds a baroque tale of love, betrayal and political manipulation as a prince and princess are torn apart by deception. Elegant music and gripping drama create a richly layered night of opera.

Boris Godunov - Royal Ballet and Opera
Musorgsky’s Boris Godunov tracks a troubled tsar haunted by guilt, power and the burden of leadership. A monumental opera filled with intense emotion, sweeping choruses and profound political tension.

La traviata - Royal Ballet and Opera
A tragic love story at its most moving, La traviata follows Violetta and Alfredo as passion collides with society’s demands. Verdi’s unforgettable score elevates every heartbreak and sacrifice.

Rigoletto - Royal Ballet and Opera
Verdi’s Rigoletto delivers high-stakes drama as a court jester tries—and fails—to protect his daughter from a dangerous duke. Dark, emotional and driven by some of opera’s finest melodies.