Samson et Dalila - Royal Ballet and Opera
Samson is the leader of his people, rousing them to fight back against their oppressors. But it is his transgressive passion for Dalila that will ignite a conflict with deadly consequences. Where does his extraordinary strength come from? In the battle for faith and loyalty, Samson’s power – both physical and spiritual – are put to the ultimate test.
Artfully composed by Camille Saint-Saëns (The Carnival of the Animals, the Danse macabre), don’t miss Richard Jones’s ‘vibrant’ (The Guardian) production, starring the electrifying Aigul Akhmetshina and SeokJong Baek as the biblical lovers.
Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Wed 13th May 2026 until Wed 3rd June 2026.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
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Tue
7.30pm
Wed
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Thu
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Fri
7.30pm
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
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Samson et Dalila - Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House, London
Running until: Wed 3rd June 2026
Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.