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.
Important Information
This production contains a depiction of murder and themes of a sexual nature and violence. There are gunshots in Act I with blank shots fired. These can be loud.Age Restrictions
Ages 8+. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted.Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Thu 29th October 2026 until Sat 21st November 2026.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
7.15pm
Tue
7.15pm
Wed
7.15pm
Thu
-
Fri
-
Sat
-
Sun
-
Royal Opera House Details
Bus routes: (Aldwych) RV1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, X68
Night buses: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Nearest rail: Charing Cross
Tube lines: Piccadilly
Nearest tube: Covent Garden
Directions
from Covent Garden :
(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.
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (7mins)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Royal Opera House
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Royal Opera House Location
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House, London
Running until: Sat 21st November 2026
Running time: 3hr 5min. Incl. 1 interval.