La traviata - Royal Ballet and Opera

What would you sacrifice for the one you love?

At a party celebrating her return to Parisian society after a lengthy illness, the glamorous courtesan Violetta is swept off her feet by the kind young Alfredo. Violetta gives up her luxurious life and moves to the country with him, but when Alfredo's father pays an unexpected visit their relationship is thrown into turmoil. With Violetta's health once again becoming more fragile, will they have time to make amends?

Featuring high drama, lavish sets and music to stir the soul, make your January sparkle with this iconic night at the opera.

From 14 January, all performances will include audio description.

Important Information

Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Captions and translations in English will be displayed on screens above the stage and around the auditorium.

Age Restrictions

Ages 5+. Children under 5 are not permitted into the theatre. Children over age five must have their own ticket and sit next to an accompanying adult.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Wed 11th February 2026 until Tue 17th February 2026.

Show times for each day are below.

Mon

-

Tue

7.00pm

Wed

-

Thu

-

Fri

-

Sat

-

Sun

-

Images & Videos

La traviata - Royal Ballet and Opera photo from the show

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

Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD

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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.