The Magic Flute - Royal Ballet and Opera
Sometimes to save your girl you need to fight off monstrous serpents and merciless mothers.
In a kingdom of monsters, temples and enchantments, Prince Tamino is on a mission to rescue Pamina, the daughter of the Queen of the Night. But first, he must undergo a series of trials to earn back his true love...
Featuring the iconic Queen of the Night aria, The Magic Flute is the perfect opera to experience this holiday season.
Sung in German with English surtitles, which are displayed on screens above the stage and around the auditorium.
BSL Interpreted:
- Thursday, 17th December, 7:15pm
Audio Described:
- Wednesday, 30th December, 12:00pm (with Touch Tour)
Family Friendly:
- Friday, 8th January 2027, 12:00pm
Age Restrictions
Ages 5+. Children under the age of five are not permitted. Children over the age of five must have their own ticket and sit next to an accompanying adult.Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Sun 13th December 2026 until Wed 17th February 2027.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
7.15pm
Fri
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Sat
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Sun
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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.
The Magic Flute - Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House, London
Running until: Wed 17th February 2027
Running time: 3hr 5min. Incl. 1 interval.