Royal Opera House

Description

The Royal Opera House is a world-famous cultural landmark located in Covent Garden, at the heart of London’s theatre district. It is home to two internationally renowned companies, The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet, delivering outstanding performances year round. The venue is known for combining historic tradition with bold new productions on a global stage.

Visitors can enjoy world-class opera and ballet performances in the iconic Covent Garden theatre. The Royal Opera House also commissions new works by leading contemporary composers and showcases performances by some of the world’s most famous singers and dancers. Beyond the stage, it supports education programmes, school outreach, community projects, and global audiences through streaming, cinema screenings, and international tours.

Ticket prices vary depending on the performance, seating, and event type. Visitors are advised to check the official Royal Opera House website to browse current shows and ticket options.

A visit to the Royal Opera House offers an unforgettable cultural experience in one of London’s most historic venues. The combination of breathtaking performances, striking architecture, and central location makes every visit special. It’s a must-visit attraction for lovers of music, dance, and world-class performing arts in London.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • The Royal Ballet and Opera is the home of world-class opera and ballet. We are a cultural powerhouse, bringing together two world-class performing companies, The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet, in one of the UK’s leading arts institutions, supported by a cast of more than 3,000 employees including technical staff, creatives, and freelancers.
  • Based primarily at the Royal Opera House in the heart of London’s Covent Garden, with production and logistics sites in Thurrock and Aberdare, our work is enjoyed by audiences in our two theatres and globally through our streaming platform, cinema Season and company tours.
  • Our work in schools and communities up and down the country is driven by our curriculum linked programmes, specially designed to inspire creativity, widen access to the arts and diversify the future of opera and ballet.
  • Children and teachers in thousands of schools across the country, who might otherwise not have access to the arts, will be offered opportunities, free specialist training and resources to inspire, educate and engage them in dance, music, and design.  

Facilities

Food & Drinks: Enjoy drinks and small plates or a meal from our seasonal set menus. Dining in one of these restaurants is the perfect way to enhance your visit to the theatre. 

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Visit the website to browse show tickets. 

Pricing URL: https://www.rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-events?page=1

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Contact the venue for show timings. 

Address: Royal Opera House, Bow St, London, UK

Post Code: WC2E 9DD

Council: Westminster

County: Greater London

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

  • Nearest Underground: Covent Garden (step-free access: Leicester Square, Holborn, Tottenham Court Road) 
  • Nearest Train: Charing Cross, Waterloo, Euston (Charing Cross is 0.5 miles away, and has good wheelchair access) 
  • Bus Stops: Aldwych, Drury Lane, Leicester Square Station 

There is no on-site parking. There are limited public disabled access bays on Bow Street and Floral Street. 

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