Visiting & Accessibility
Address
Nearest transport
Covent Garden (Piccadilly line) is the nearest station with step-free access via Leicester Square, Holborn, or Tottenham Court Road. Charing Cross railway station is 0.5 miles away and wheelchair accessible. Multiple bus routes serve the venue including routes via Aldwych, Drury Lane, and Leicester Square.
Box office
020 7304 4000
Accessibility
Venue
Royal Opera House
About
The Royal Opera House is one of the world's leading opera and ballet institutions, located in the heart of London's Covent Garden. Founded in 1732 as the Theatre Royal, the venue has hosted some of the greatest performances in Western theatre for nearly three centuries. The current building is the third structure on the site, with the present façade, foyer, and auditorium dating from 1858, following devastating fires in 1808 and 1856. The building underwent extensive reconstruction in the 1990s, making it a seamless blend of historic grandeur and modern facilities.
The Royal Opera House is home to The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet, and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. The main auditorium, featuring four tiers of boxes, balconies, and an amphitheatre gallery, seats 2,256 people, making it the third-largest theatre in London. The venue is renowned for its architectural beauty and intimate acoustics, providing an unparalleled platform for world-class opera and ballet performances. Its iconic position in Covent Garden and its commitment to artistic excellence make it an essential cultural landmark in the United Kingdom.
