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Royal Opera House

Address:
Covent Garden

London,

BUILT: 1732

SEATING CAPACITY: 2100
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Shows at the Royal Opera House

DATES PRODUCTION
12/22/2024 - 1/7/2025 Hansel and Gretel ()
12/3/2024 - 1/5/2025 Cinderella (2024)
11/26/2024 - 12/13/2024 Tosca ()
11/14/2024 - 11/30/2024 MADDADDAM ()
10/22/2024 - 11/16/2024 Encounters: Four Contemporary Ballets ()
9/7/2024 - 9/21/2024 La traviata ()
9/4/2024 - 9/15/2024 The Marriage of Figaro - Royal Opera House ()
7/1/2024 - 7/21/2024 Tosca ()
4/19/2024 - 5/18/2024 Lucia di Lammermoor ()
4/24/2017 - 5/8/2017 The Exterminating Angel (2017)

News


Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Reveals 2026/27 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the inaugural season of Music Director Tarmo Peltokoski. A total of 35 orchestral programmes have been unveiled for 2026/27.
IT WALKS AROUND THE HOUSE AT NIGHT Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026

ThickSkin's ghost story IT WALKS AROUND THE HOUSE AT NIGHT will tour the UK this autumn, with George Naylor reprising his role as Joe in the comedy-horror production supported by Queen's Theatre Hornchurch.
LOVE ACTUALLY and More Set for Thorington Theatre 2026 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026

Thorington Theatre, a 350-seat outdoor woodland venue in Suffolk, announced its upcoming summer season featuring more than 50 shows spanning music, theatre, comedy, and family programming, plus two major community arts initiatives.
Soprano Erin Morley and Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Will Perform in GOLDEN AGE at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee join pianist Malcolm Martineau at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall for GOLDEN AGE, a bel canto recital tied to their new duo album.
Matt Blaker and More Join THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Cork Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

West End leading man Matt Blaker and Irish soprano Majella Cullagh have been cast in Cork Opera House's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, joining previously announced Maria, Wendy Carr, with several performances already sold out.
Review: WAYNE MCGREGOR: ALCHEMIES, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Apr 20, 2026

Sir Wayne McGregor was appointed Resident Choreographer of the Royal Ballet in 2006, the first from a contemporary dance background, and here we are 20 years later acknowledging that fact with a triple bill of his work for the company called Alchemies.
FESTEN is Now Playing at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Festen is now playing at the Finland National Opera and Ballet. The show is by Mark-Anthony Turnage and Lee Hall. Learn more about the production here!
Royal Ballet and Opera Reveals 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Royal Ballet and Opera announced its 2026/27 Season, featuring 10 new opera productions including PARSIFAL, GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG, and LA GIOCONDA, plus ballet masterworks and Wayne McGregor's 20th anniversary. Tickets go on sale June 24, 2026.
Northern Ballet Will Perform THREE SHORT BALLETS in Leeds and London This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Northern Ballet announced a triple-bill programme, THREE SHORT BALLETS, featuring works by Tiler Peck, Mthuthuzeli November, and Hans van Manen, coming to Leeds and London this autumn.
INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to the West End from the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

Marking the first West End transfer for The Bridge, the multi-award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into The Woods will run in the West End this Autumn.
Olivier Awards 2026- Complete List of Winners
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026

London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.
Full Cast Set for World Premiere of Mischief's THESPIANS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

The full cast has been announced for THESPIANS, Mischief's first musical comedy, written by Jonathan Sayer and Ed Zanders, set in 534 BC Greece. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
The Royal Ballet Will Perform WAYNE MCGREGOR: ALCHEMIES
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

The Royal Ballet will present the world premiere of a new work by Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor as part of Wayne McGregor: Alchemies. Learn more here!
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Will Come to Calgary Opera
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Calgary Opera will close its season with a lively celebration of comedy and vocal brilliance in The Barber of Seville. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 30, 2026- BECKY SHAW On Broadway First Look and More
by - Mar 30, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Review: The Turn of the Screw, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Michael Higgs - Mar 27, 2026

A new production by Natalie Abrahami and Michael Levine, The Turn of the Screw at the Royal Opera House haunts with eerie staging, finely judged performances, and Benjamin Britten’s still-chilling score.
The Royal Ballet To Present International Draft Works At Royal Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026

The Royal Ballet will present INTERNATIONAL DRAFT WORKS at the Royal Opera House in London. The program will feature new choreography from companies around the world. Performances will take place in April at the Linbury Theatre.
Review: RIGOLETTO, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 26, 2026

When this Rigoletto first opened the Royal Opera House’s first full season after the long pandemic silence, it felt less like a return to normality and more like a statement of intent. To relaunch with Rigoletto, arguably Giuseppe Verdi’s bleakest work, was a bold, almost confrontational choice. This is, after all, an opera in which a young woman is roughly kidnapped at the whim of one man and murdered by another. No sugar-coating, no operatic comfort blanket. Just darkness, undiluted.
The Royal Ballet Will Revive Kenneth MacMillan's MAYERLING in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

The Royal Ballet will present the revival of Kenneth MacMillan's MAYERLING, a dramatic ballet exploring themes of desire and obsession. Learn more about the show here!
Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2026 Summer Season at The Met to Go on Sale in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026

American Ballet Theatre will present its 2026 Summer Season at the Metropolitan Opera House, featuring four full-length ballet classics. Tickets for the season will be available in April.

Royal Opera House Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Royal Opera House?
Royal Opera House's current show is Hansel and Gretel which began performances on 12/22/2024.

What when was Royal Opera House built?
Royal Opera House was built in 1732.

How many seats does Royal Opera House have?
Royal Opera House has 2100 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Royal Opera House?
Cinderella which ran from 12/3/2024 to 1/5/2025,

What show is next for Royal Opera House?
Royal Opera House's next show is Tosca which begins performances on 7/1/2024.


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