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Opera, Dance and Ballet in London
The Royal Opera House, set in bustling, vibrant Covent Garden, is home to the world renowned Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet. The Coliseum and Sadlers Wells theatres also regularly host internationally renowned, star studded performances, delivering some of the most exciting opera experiences in town. Buy your opera tickets here, at your first stop for top price London opera tickets. Whether you love comedies, tragedies or folk tales, sheer drama, opera classics, traditional or brand new innovative offerings, Italian, German or British opera, book your London opera tickets with us now and enjoy a unique night out.
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The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall
4.8 4 reviews 4.8 4 reviews Tickets from £52.00- Opens: Sunday, 29 December 2024
Booking until: Tuesday, 31 December 2024 - Running time: 2hr 5min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Royal Albert Hall
- Booking until: Tuesday, 31 December 2024
All's Well That Ends Well | Globe
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Tickets from £58.00Inside the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for a limited time, uncover a twisted tale of obsession, game-playing and deception in Shakespeare’s ruthless thriller, All’s Well That Ends Well.
- Opens: Wednesday, 1 January 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025 - Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
Hansel and Gretel | Globe
Globe Theatre
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £6.00Step into a world of enchantment and danger with the return of Hansel and Gretel at Shakespeare's Globe. The classic fairy tale has been brought to life with a playful twist for the family to enjoy over the festive period with the open-air setting adding a magical dimension to the story of courage, resilience and sibling bonds.
- Booking until: Tuesday, 7 January 2025
- Running time: 1hr. (Approx, subject to change).
- Playing at: Globe Theatre
- Booking until: Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Hansel and Gretel - Royal Opera House
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £64.00The magic of the Grimm tales comes to life in this mischievous production. A fairy tale adventure for all.
- Booking until: Tuesday, 7 January 2025
- Running time: 2hr 15mins. Incl. 1 Interval
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Tuesday, 7 January 2025
The Nutcracker - English National Ballet
London Coliseum
4.5 88 reviews 4.5 88 reviews Tickets from £60.00English National Ballet's production of The Nutcracker has been enchanting audiences in London since 1950, and this year is no exception. Featuring over 100 dancers and musicians, watch as the classic fairytale bursts to life in the grand setting of the London Coliseum.
- Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025
Cinderella
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £228.00Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...
- Booking until: Thursday, 16 January 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 2 intervals.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Thursday, 16 January 2025
La bohème (Royal Opera House)
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £270.00Experience Puccini's timeless masterpiece in one of the world's most iconic opera venues, The Royal Opera House. La Bohème delivers a poignant story of love, loss and resilience to life with breathtaking performances, stunning sets, and an unforgettable score that you won't want to miss.
- Booking until: Friday, 17 January 2025
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Friday, 17 January 2025
Mary Skeaping's Giselle
London Coliseum
Tickets from £20.00Giselle is a haunting story of innocence and betrayal – a timeless tale about the redemptive power of love. Following five-star reviews in 2024, Mary Skeaping’s enthralling production returns to the London Coliseum for one week only.
- Opens: Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 18 January 2025 - Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 18 January 2025
The Merchant of Venice
Trafalgar Theatre
4.3 4 reviews 4.3 4 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Opens: Saturday, 28 December 2024
Booking until: Saturday, 25 January 2025 - Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Trafalgar Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 January 2025
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Sadlers Wells
4.6 13 reviews 4.6 13 reviews Tickets from £120.00Classical ballet meets bold storytelling in this unforgettable reimaging of Swan Lake. With stunning choreography, powerful drama, and an all-male ensemble of swans, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake is an iconic production that breaks boundaries and has captivated audiences of all ages worldwide.
- Booking until: Sunday, 26 January 2025
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Sadlers Wells
- Booking until: Sunday, 26 January 2025
Jenufa
Royal Opera House
2 1 review 2 1 review Tickets from £40.00A tale of honour, love and sacrifice, Jenůfa explores the stigma of pregnancy out of wedlock against the backdrop of a small community.
- Opens: Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 1 February 2025 - Running time: 2hr 55min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 February 2025
Aida
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £64.00- Opens: Tuesday, 28 January 2025
Booking until: Wednesday, 12 February 2025 - Running time: 3hr 15min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Mary, Queen of Scots
London Coliseum
Tickets from £12.00Making its ENO premiere is the critically acclaimed modern opera Mary, Queen of Scots. A must-see for opera lovers and history enthusiasts alike, this production blends dramatic intrigue with one of Scotland's most esteemed composers, Thea Musgrave.
- Opens: Saturday, 15 February 2025
Booking until: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 - Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Tuesday, 18 February 2025
The Pirates of Penzance
London Coliseum
4.5 2 reviews 4.5 2 reviews Tickets from £12.00Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance heads back to theatreland thanks to the English National Opera. The show's lively characters and memorable songs offer an enchanting and entertaining theatrical experience that's perfect for all ages.
- Booking until: Friday, 21 February 2025
- Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Friday, 21 February 2025
The Marriage Of Figaro
London Coliseum
5 2 reviews 5 2 reviews Tickets from £30.00The first revival of Joe Hill-Gibbins’ production of Mozart’s comic opera, The Marriage of Figaro, returns to the ENO following its acclaimed 2020 premiere, expertly conducted by Ainārs Rubiķis. Expect a bold, memorable, and highly entertaining show that perfectly complements Mozart's stunning overtures and arias.
- Opens: Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Running time: 3hr 20min. Incl 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 22 February 2025
Ballet Shoes
Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
Tickets from £47.00In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters – Pauline, Petrova and Posy – are learning who they are and what they want to be.
- Opens: Wednesday, 1 January 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 22 February 2025
- Playing at: Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
- Booking until: Saturday, 22 February 2025
Onegin
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £41.00When young and sensitive Tatyana declares her love for the dashing Eugene Onegin, he coldly rejects her. He idly begins to flirt with her sister, Olga – with tragic consequences.
- Opens: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Booking until: Tuesday, 25 February 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 2 Intervals.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Festen
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £40.00Thomas Vinterberg’s cult film is transformed into a bold new opera in this world premiere by Mark-Anthony Turnage.
- Opens: Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Booking until: Thursday, 27 February 2025 - Running time: 1hr 30mins.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Thursday, 27 February 2025
Light of Passage
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £26.00Swarms of dancers will flow as a captivating unit in Crystal Pite's powerful work that cuts to the heart of the human condition. Set to Henryk Mikolai Górecki's affecting Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, this award-winning work heads to the Royal Opera House for a limited run in early 2025.
- Opens: Thursday, 20 February 2025
Booking until: Wednesday, 12 March 2025 - Running time: 1hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
The Little Prince
London Coliseum
Tickets from £40.50Following sold-out performances in Paris, Sydney, Dubai, and a season on Broadway, The Little Prince, marking the 80th anniversary of its publication in French, is one of the best-selling and most translated books ever written, comes to London for its UK premiere, from 12 - 16 March, in a new stage production filled with theatrical spectacle, dance, aerial acrobatics, and ground-breaking video mapping technology that bring the classic adventure story loved by generations to life.
- Opens: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 16 March 2025 - Running time: 2hr 5min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Sunday, 16 March 2025
Il Trovatore
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £64.00Adele Thomas will direct this co-production with Opernhaus Zurich to capture the thrilling story of love, revenge, and fate at the iconic Royal Opera House. Hailed by the Opera Gazet as "one of the most fascinating works of Italian Gothic romanticism, Il Trovatore will run for a limited season from February 2025.
- Opens: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 22 March 2025 - Running time: 2hr 55min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Saturday, 22 March 2025
Macbeth
Lyric Hammersmith
Tickets from £12.00A struggling and divided nation, tearing itself apart. So, when the Macbeths see their chance at the crown, why shouldn't they take it?
- Opens: Saturday, 1 March 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
Three Sisters | Globe
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Tickets from £23.00Experience a rare chance to experience Chekhov's masterpiece reimagined in the intimate setting of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Three Sisters takes audiences on a timeless exploration of longing, ambition and family dynamics from a talented cast.
- Opens: Friday, 31 January 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 19 April 2025
- Playing at: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 April 2025
Cymbeline | Globe
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Tickets from £7.00For the first time in a decade, Shakespeare’s late tragicomedy Cymbeline will return to the stage in the intimate candlelit setting of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. With its evocative atmosphere and a talented cast breathing life into one of Shakespeare’s most enigmatic works, this production promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.
- Opens: Friday, 10 January 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 20 April 2025
- Playing at: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
- Booking until: Sunday, 20 April 2025
Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet
Sadlers Wells
In 1973, guitar smashing rock genius Pete Townshend wrote Quadrophenia.
Recorded by The Who – it quickly became an iconic and multi-million selling album. Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name.
- Opens: Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Booking until: Wednesday, 13 August 2025
- Playing at: Sadlers Wells
- Booking until: Wednesday, 13 August 2025
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Sadlers Wells
4.6 73 reviews 4.6 73 reviews Tickets from £18.00Step into the enchanting world of Narnia and witness the epic battle of good versus evil in the spectacular stage adaptation of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. This critically acclaimed production returns to London as part of a UK tour, bringing C.S. Lewis’s beloved classic to life with stunning visuals and unforgettable performances.
- Opens: Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025 - Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: Sadlers Wells
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025
The Great Gatsby
London Coliseum
4.5 77 reviews 4.5 77 reviews Tickets from £24.00Direct from a smash-hit on Broadway, The Great Gatsby: A New Musical heads to London in 2025. Experience F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ageless tale of love, wealth and ambition in this fresh and unforgettable production.
- Opens: Friday, 11 April 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025
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