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  • Venue Royal Opera House, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 2 July 2026
  • Running time 3 hours 25 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines Ages 5+. Children under the age of five are not permitted into the theatre.

The Marriage of Figaro Tickets London – Royal Opera House

Mozart’s beloved opera The Marriage of Figaro returns to the Royal Opera House from 4 June to 2 July 2026 in David McVicar’s acclaimed production for The Royal Opera.

Packed with scandal, romance and mistaken identities, this dazzling comic opera follows Figaro and Susanna as they attempt to outwit Count Almaviva on the eve of their wedding day.

Featuring unforgettable music, sharp comedy and some of Mozart’s greatest melodies, The Marriage of Figaro remains one of the world’s most celebrated operas.

Book The Marriage of Figaro tickets now for performances at the Royal Opera House.

Starring Alex Esposito and Louise Alder

Alex Esposito, Louise Alder, Andrey Zhilikhovsky and Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha lead the cast, with conductor Bertrand de Billy returning to conduct Mozart’s extraordinary score.

What is The Marriage of Figaro about?

Figaro and Susanna are preparing for their wedding, but Count Almaviva has plans to seduce Susanna himself.

When Figaro discovers the Count’s intentions, he joins forces with Susanna, Countess Almaviva and the mischievous page Cherubino to outwit him.

As disguises, misunderstandings and mistaken identities multiply, the household descends into comic chaos in one of opera’s greatest ensemble comedies.

Why is The Marriage of Figaro so famous?

First performed in 1786, The Marriage of Figaro is widely regarded as one of Mozart’s greatest achievements and one of the finest comic operas ever composed.

Blending sharp social satire with extraordinary music and deeply human characters, the opera combines humour, romance and emotional depth in a way that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

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Who is in the cast of The Marriage of Figaro?

Alex Esposito
Louise Alder
Andrey Zhilikhovsky
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha
Svetlina Stoyanova

Who are the creative team of The Marriage of Figaro?

Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto: Lorenzo da Ponte
Director: David McVicar
Movement Director: Leah Hausman
Designer: Tanya McCallin
Lighting Designer: Paule Constable

Important Notes

Language: Sung in Italian with English surtitles

Venue Information

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

Nearest Tube or Train: Covent Garden (Piccadilly line), Leicester Square (Piccadilly line, Northern line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 68, 76, 77a, 91, 168, 171, 176, 188, 501(southbound only), 505, 521, X68 all go to the Aldwych.

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The Marriage of Figaro is playing at the Royal Opera House in London
The running time of The Marriage of Figaro is 3 hours 25 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for The Marriage of Figaro are: Ages 5+. Children under the age of five are not permitted into the theatre.
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