The Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House is one to remember - bringing together the world's most extraordinary artists in a beautiful, unique venue.

Features

  • Accessible
  • Bar & Restaurant
  • Break Out Spaces
  • Cloak Room
  • Private Entrance
  • Charitable Status
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Free Wifi
  • Late Opening
  • Music Licence
  • Wedding Ceremonies

The Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House is a unique venue – home to The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of The Royal Opera House, we bring together the world’s most extraordinary artists in more than 500 performances each year in our two world-class theatres.

There are a wide variety of spaces available for hire, giving you the opportunity to host an unforgettable event in an iconic venue that is both historic and contemporary in the heart of London’s West End.

All proceeds support the future of ballet, opera, dance and music at the Royal Opera House.

Why choose the Royal Opera House

  • World renowned historic venue, centrally located in Covent Garden
  • Dedicated event manager throughout the planning process, as well as during your event
  • From conferences to corporate galas, cocktail parties and fashion shows, the flexible spaces can host a variety of events
  • Our in-house caterers, Company of Cooks, will be pleased to create a bespoke menu for your food and drink requirements
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Conferences at the Royal Opera House

Give your delegates a truly unique conference experience, offering them plenary sessions in our state-of-the-art Linbury theatre, home to a variety of world-class performances, as well as various options for breakout spaces.

Centrally located, whether it’s an intimate board meeting for 30 or a theatre style presentation for 350, the Royal Opera House can accommodate corporate events large and small.

The Linbury Theatre

The Linbury Theatre, one of the newest and most technically advanced theatres in the West End, is the perfect space for a variety of conference-style events. With flexible staging and seating layouts, it can accommodate up to 350 guests and has all AV needs built in.

  • Press and breakout room options
  • Excellent inbuilt AV and on-site technical support
  • Flexible seating and stage layouts
  • Easy production access, including a large sized lift

Awards and Dinners at the Royal Opera House

Set in the heart of the West End, a stone’s throw from Covent Garden, this venue provides the perfect backdrop to wow your guests for private galas and awards ceremonies, from 50 up to 350 guests.

Paul Hamlyn Hall

The Paul Hamlyn Hall, completed in 1860, was originally the old flower market. With its magnificent barrelled roof and stunning ironwork, this light and spacious venue is perfectly suited for grand seated occasions when you really want to offer something truly unique and exclusive.

  • Room for staging
  • High ceilings
  • Access to outdoor terrace
  • Integrated lighting
  • Balconies
  • Space for 350 seated, or 600 standing

Drinks Receptions at the Royal Opera House

Hidden away above the rooftops of Covent Garden you will find the perfect place to unwind and experience the Covent Garden Piazza from a different angle. With its elegant seating and fantastic views, the terrace is covered and heated, offering an outdoor space in the heart of London, whatever the weather.

This semiprivate, flexible space can accommodate up to 100 guests for a standing reception. You can enjoy the last of the evening sunshine whilst our in-house caterers, Company of Cooks, keep the drinks and canapés flowing.

Catering at the Royal Opera House

When it comes to planning the catering for your event, Company of Cooks, the in-house caterer, will be pleased to create a bespoke menu for your food and drink requirements for you and your guests. Company of Cooks is a specialist catering and hospitality business that operates across many sectors throughout the UK and Ireland including workplaces, education, destinations, events, venues, livery and healthcare. Providing catering to the Royal Opera House since 2008, Company of Cooks has been helping to pair world-renowned arts with world-class food.

Location

Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD

Covent Garden

Event spaces at the Royal Opera House

The Linbury Theatre

The Linbury Theatre, one of the newest and most technically advanced theatres in the West End, is the perfect space for a variety of conference-style events. With flexible staging and seating layouts, it can accommodate up to 350 guests and has all AV needs built in.

Room Capacity
  • 350 THEATRE
Features
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Inhouse AV
  • Stage
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Piazza Terrace

Hidden away above the rooftops of Covent Garden you will find the perfect place to unwind and experience the Covent Garden Piazza from a different angle. With its elegant seating and fantastic views, the terrace is covered and heated, offering an outdoor space in the heart of London, whatever the weather. This semiprivate, flexible space can accommodate up to 100 guests for a standing reception. You can enjoy the last of the evening sunshine whilst our in-house caterers, Company of Cooks, keep the drinks and canapés flowing

Room Capacity
  • 100 RECEPTION
  • 60 DINNER
Features
  • Accessible
  • Covered
  • Heated
  • Light
  • Natural Daylight
  • Outdoor Space
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Paul Hamlyn Hall

Room Capacity 600 Guests
Room capacity
600
RECEPTION
350
DINNER
350
THEATRE
190
CABARET
Features
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • High Ceilings
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Balcony
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