Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera tickets
About Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera
Be seduced by opera’s untameable heroine.
The free-spirited Carmen declares that any man she loves should beware. But even she is unprepared for what happens when she decides to seduce police officer Don José...
Set under the blazing Spanish sun, Olivier Award-winning director Damiano Michieletto’s ‘compelling’ (★★★★★ Broadway World) production returns.
Packed with catchy tunes like the sultry ‘Habanera’ and the flamboyant ‘Toreador Song’, Carmen is an unforgettable night out whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth!
Sung in French with English surtitles, which are displayed on screens above the stage and around the auditorium.
Run time
3hr 5min. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Age
Ages 8+. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted.
Start date
29th October, 2026
End date
21st November, 2026
Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera cast and creative team
Composer: Georges Bizet
Libretto: Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy
Director: Damiano Michieletto
Sets: Paolo Fantin
Costumes: Carla Teti
Lighting: Alessandro Carletti
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Aldwych) RV1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, X68
Night bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (7mins)
Directions from tube: (3 mins) The Royal Opera House is off Covent Garden piazza, which is visible from the tube station exit. There is a revolving door entrance at the piazza.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 7:15 PM |
| Tuesday | - | 7:15 PM |
| Wednesday | - | 7:15 PM |
| Thursday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Friday | - | - |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM | - |
| Sunday | - | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera about?
Breaking hearts. Tempting fate. Opera’s untameable heroine returns.
How long is Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera?
The running time of Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera is 3hr 5min. Incl. 1 interval.
Where is Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera playing?
Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera is playing at Royal Opera House. The theatre is located at Bow St, London, WC2E 9DD.
How much do tickets cost for Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera?
Tickets for Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera start at £60.
What's the age recommendation for Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera?
The recommended age for Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera is Ages 8+. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted. .
How do you book tickets for Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera?
Book tickets for Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera on London Theatre.
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