For centuries, culture vultures have swooped in on Covent Garden. They obviously relished the area’s eclectic, ever-changing mix of opera, ballet, theatre and drama, from highbrow to mainstream, fringe and beyond; all tastes are catered for and all emotions are stirred. No other urban quarter in the world is home to two esteemed artistic companies – The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet – in addition to more than twenty thriving theatres in the vicinity.
📍Trafalgar Square
🗓 22nd-23rd June
Presented by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, West End LIVE is returning to Trafalgar Square this June. Enjoy performances from London's most iconic West End musicals, from theatre's biggest stars.
Performing numbers from some of London's leading musicals and new must-see shows, West End LIVE is not one to miss this summer. The event is free, unticketed and managed on a first come, first served basis so make sure to leave plenty of time. Stay tuned for performance line-up information coming soon...
The words ‘Covent Garden’ have long been used as a synonym for British opera thanks to this beautiful and deeply historic venue which is home to two world-famous companies - The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet.
Originally built in 1858, the current Royal Opera House is the third incarnation of this high culture hub, and legends including Maria Callas, Margot Fonteyn, Luciano Pavarotti and Rudolf Nureyev have graced its stage.
A major reconstruction in the 1990s resulted in the creation of a series of beautiful, modern public spaces to complement the historic grandeur of Covent Garden’s main arena and further improvements are being planned.
Theatreland
Official London Theatre is home of the best theatre scene in the world. Whether you’re looking to visit one show in the capital this year or have a whole spreadsheet of London shows to see, Official London Theatre is where to book your tickets.