The Grade I listed home of The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet in Covent Garden, its present theatre by E. M. Barry. You do not need a fortune: on selected Fridays the Paul Hamlyn Hall hosts free 45-minute lunchtime performances by company singers and dancers.
- Address
- Bow Street, London WC2E 9DD
- Hours
- Performance times vary; Live at Lunch on selected Fridays at 13:00
- Best time to go
- Evening, Afternoon · About 3 h
- Price
- Free Live at Lunch concerts on selected Fridays; standing places from about GBP 9 (Visit London, 2026)
- Price level
- £££
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- For Live at Lunch, arrive at least an hour early to collect a free token in the Bow Street or Piazza foyer; tokens run out
- Book early for standing places in the main auditorium, from about GBP 9