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
Categories
Opera, Classic, Classical, West End, Drama
Age
Ages 8+. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted.
Start date
29th October, 2026
End date
21st November, 2026
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.
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
Royal Opera House
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.
What is the length of Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera?
Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera is 3hr 5min. Incl. 1 interval.
Where is Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera?
Royal Opera House.
How old do children need to be to see Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera?
Ages 8+. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted.
How do you buy tickets for Carmen - Royal Ballet and Opera?
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