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Venue Type
Theatre
City
London
Region
Central London
Standing
2256
theatre
2256
dinner
450
bedrooms
0
About
The Royal Ballet And Opera
Royal Ballet and Opera at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden offers a collection of historic and contemporary spaces for corporate events, dinners, receptions, conferences, awards and private celebrations. The venue remains the home of The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, with more than 500 performances taking place across its two theatres each year.
Private hire ranges from the spectacular glass-vaulted Paul Hamlyn Hall for receptions of up to 600 guests to the historic Crush Room, the contemporary Linbury Theatre and Foyer, Royal Ballet rehearsal studios and rooftop restaurant and terrace spaces. Availability for some spaces, particularly evening hire, is restricted around the performance and rehearsal schedule.
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Facilities and Services
Royal Ballet and Opera provides dedicated commercial event management alongside access to experienced accredited production, catering and event suppliers. The venue can support technically demanding events, including conferences, awards and productions within the Linbury, while location filming and commercial photography are also available by arrangement.
The venue's working-theatre status is important. Availability varies around performances and rehearsals, with spaces such as the Royal Ballet studios primarily available in the evening and evening availability in the Paul Hamlyn Hall and Crush Room particularly limited.
Ideal For
- Corporate Events
- Gala Dinners
- Awards Ceremonies
- Drinks Receptions
- Conferences
- Product Launches
- Fashion Events
- Brand Events
- Private Dining
- Weddings
- Networking Events
- Presentations
- Filming & Photography
- Cultural Events
Key Features
- 600 Guests – Paul Hamlyn Hall receptions.
- Iconic Theatre – World-famous Covent Garden setting.
- Eight Hire Options – Historic and contemporary spaces.
- 350 Theatre – Conference and awards capability.
- Royal Ballet Studios – Unique event environments.
- Rooftop Terrace – Covered Covent Garden views.
- Production Expertise – Accredited event suppliers.
- Central West End – Excellent transport access.
600 Guests – Paul Hamlyn Hall receptions.
Iconic Theatre – World-famous Covent Garden setting.
Eight Hire Options – Historic and contemporary spaces.
350 Theatre – Conference and awards capability.
Royal Ballet Studios – Unique event environments.
Rooftop Terrace – Covered Covent Garden views.
Production Expertise – Accredited event suppliers.
Central West End – Excellent transport access.
Why Hire
The Royal Opera House provides something that conventional London event venues cannot easily reproduce: guests are holding an event inside one of the world's most famous performing arts institutions. Spaces such as the Paul Hamlyn Hall and Crush Room provide considerable historic character, while the Linbury offers a technically capable contemporary theatre environment.
There is also genuine variety within the building. A 600-person reception can take place beneath the glass roof of the Paul Hamlyn Hall, a conference or awards event can use the Linbury, smaller hospitality can take place in the Crush Room, and the working Royal Ballet studios provide an unusual setting for dinners and receptions.
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Location and Access
The Royal Opera House occupies a prominent position beside Covent Garden Piazza in London's West End, within walking distance of Soho, Leicester Square, Holborn and the Strand.
London City Airport | 8.8 miles
Covent Garden | 0.2 mile
Holborn | 0.4 miles
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Event spaces
18
meeting rooms
0
bedrooms
0
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