Date: May - October 2026

Exhibition at the Royal Opera House

Location: Royal Opera House
Ages: All ages
Free

A three-part curated exhibition at the Royal Opera House showcasing the School’s archival costumes and photography.

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Date: Thursday 21 May 2026

Beyond the Bridge Afternoon Tea and Tour

Location: Royal Opera House
Ages: Suitable for ages 12+
Cost: £120

Mark the centenary of The Royal Ballet School with this afternoon tea and tour, offering a rare opportunity to explore the School and its historic connection to the Royal Opera House.

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Date: Monday 1 June 2026

Beyond the Bridge Afternoon Tea and Tour

Location: Royal Opera House
Ages: Suitable for ages 12+
Cost: £120

Mark the centenary of The Royal Ballet School with this afternoon tea and tour, offering a rare opportunity to explore the School and its historic connection to the Royal Opera House.

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Date: 9, 11 and 26 June 2026

Beyond the Bridge Tour

Location: Royal Opera House
Ages: Suitable for ages 12+
Cost: £60

Mark the centenary of The Royal Ballet School with this limited edition tour, offering a rare opportunity to explore the School and its historic connection to the Royal Opera House.

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Date: Saturday 13 June 2026

Summer Fair

Location: White Lodge, Richmond Park
Ages: All ages

Join us as we open the gates to the iconic grounds of White Lodge in the heart of Richmond Park for a day of performances, tours, stalls, street food, crafts, games and prizes.

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Date: 16-19 June 2026

Next Generation Festival

Location: Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House
Ages: All ages
Cost: Various

Witness the next generation of artists and choreographers as our students take to the Linbury Theatre stage to deliver an awe-inspiring mixed programme of classical heritage and contemporary works.

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Date: 22-27 June 2026

Covent Garden takeover

Location: Covent Garden piazza
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free

We’re taking over Covent Garden with free daily screenings of students in class, on stage and in choreography showcases, plus classic dance films and live public participation. Enjoy food and drink pop-ups, two landmark ballet installations, the opportunity to shop School merch and win prizes.

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Date: Thursday 2 July and Tuesday 14 July

Beyond the Bridge Afternoon Tea and Tour

Location: Royal Opera House
Ages: Suitable for ages 12+
Cost: £120

Mark the centenary of The Royal Ballet School with this afternoon tea and tour, offering a rare opportunity to explore the School and its historic connection to the Royal Opera House.

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Date: 8 - 11 July 2026

Summer Performances

Location: Opera Holland Park
Ages: All ages
Cost: Various

A special centenary edition of our annual Summer Performances will showcase the next generation of dancers performing works that pay homage to the School’s distinguished past and its ongoing influence on the evolution of ballet.

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Date: Monday 13 July 2026

Beyond the Bridge Tour

Location: Royal Opera House
Ages: Suitable for ages 12+
Cost: £60

Mark the centenary of The Royal Ballet School with this limited edition tour, offering a rare opportunity to explore the School and its historic connection to the Royal Opera House.

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Date: 10 - 20 July 2026

Photography Exhibition

Location: The Ice House, Holland Park
Ages: All ages
Free

Featuring photographs by London-based photographer Robbie Lawrence, commissioned by the School to capture student life in the lead up to the centenary year.

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Date: Saturday 25 July and Saturday 22 August

Ashton and Alston teacher insight days

Location: The Royal Ballet School, Covent Garden or online 

Ages: All dance teachers aged 18+

Cost: Various

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Date: Thursday 5 February 2026

Associate Insight Day

Location: Dance Base, Edinburgh
Ages: All ages

Celebrate 100 years of The Royal Ballet School and 25 years of Dance Base with a free day of workshops for local primary school students to discover The Royal Ballet School’s Associate Programme.

By invitation only.

Date: Saturday 14 February 2026

Associate Insight Day

Location: John Perry Primary School, Dagenham
Ages: All ages

Celebrate 100 years of The Royal Ballet School with a free day of workshops for primary school students to discover The Royal Ballet School’s Associate Programme.

By invitation only.

Date: Sunday 8 March 2026

Let's Dance

Location: Covent Garden
Ages: All ages
Free

Join us on Sunday 8 March as we open our doors to the public as part of the UK’s nationwide initiative, Let’s Dance.

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Date: 8, 15 and 22 March 2026

Centenary Insight Days

Location: White Lodge, Richmond and Upper School, Covent Garden
Ages: All ages
Cost: £60 in-person, £15 online

Explore the School’s past, present and future with a series of three insight days featuring live performances and panel discussions.

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Date: Sunday 10 May 2026

Associate Insight Day

Location: Upper School, Covent Garden
Ages: Parents and dance teachers
Cost: £20

A special Associate Insight Day for prospective Associate parents and local dance teachers.

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