London's beautiful ballet venues and theatres include world-famous Royal Opera House, with its opulent, velvet-clad theatre space; the equally stunning and ornate London Coliseum; and Sadler's Wells, with its more modern and intimate setting.
You can browse London’s best ballet venues and companies below. For more shows, or if you'd like to learn how to dance, check out these guides to London's best dance shows and dance classes.
English National Ballet
See the English National Ballet bring stories to life through dance, with music from the English National Ballet Philharmonic Orchestra, at venues across London, including Sadler’s Wells theatre and the London Coliseum. The English National Ballet, a world renowned dance company, brings the tradition of great classical ballet to a large public while also revisiting some classics with ground breaking creativity.
This year, see a variety of shows from a Christmas tradition with The Nutcracker (until 8 Jan) to a timeless classic with The Black Swan (12-22 Jan) or the classic fairy tale of Cinderella with a live orchestra (15-25 Jun).
The English National Ballet offers a series of workshop and events accessible from beginners to more advanced dancers all year round.
The Royal Ballet
Watch one of the world’s most famous classical ballet companies, The Royal Ballet, perform at The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.
Royal Opera House
Visit the Royal Opera House, home of the Royal Ballet, the Royal Opera and the Royal Opera House Orchestra. Find out about its history on a behind-the-scenes tour – you might even catch a glimpse of the Royal Ballet rehearsing.
London Coliseum
Enjoy incredible opera, classical music and ballet performances at the London Coliseum, which is home to the English National Opera.
Sadler’s Wells
Don’t miss a chance to catch a ballet show at Sadler’s Wells. The iconic London venue is one of the world’s leading performing arts venues, bringing international and UK dance stars to London.
